If you’re new to the Jamaica Plain neighborhood and you’re not sure where to take the kiddos to trick-or-treat — the answer is Centre Street businesses. And if you’re looking to smash your pumpkin(s) ...

Due to the federal government shutdown about 42 million Americans are expected to lose access to new SNAP benefits on November 1, and Allandale Farm wants to help locals who will be affected.

There’s a little storefront on Green Street that offers a lot. The Rainbow Nook is Jamaica Plain’s only fiber arts store selling materials including yarn, thread, fabrics, offering classes for adults ...

The city is hosting a meeting to discuss the safety of the Forest Hills section of Hyde Park Avenue/Washington Street on Monday, Oct. 6 at the BTU Pilot School. Specifically, the city wants to talk ...

One of the best annual events, the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade, is taking place this weekend on Oct. 18 and 19. Hundreds of lanterns will be lit all along Jamaica Pond as people walk around. You can ...

After 42 years of focusing on women’s clothing, the Centre Street business Susanna has now started selling men’s attire. The new men’s section will occupy 300 sq. ft by the store’s entrance and will ...

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, and will feature a parade down Centre Street with music from JP Honk and a police escort. The parade culminates in a red carpet walk at ...

‘Tis the season to come up with a cool costume for your dog and hope your furry friend is willing to keep it on for more than 5 minutes. And if you’re dog happily wears its costume, then you’ll want ...

This fall, the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is mounting three international plant collecting expeditions—efforts that reflect the Arboretum’s enduring commitment to botanical discovery, ...

The Boston Parks and Rec Department has received numerous emails about people breaking into the Murphy Playground field construction site to let their dogs run on the newly-sodded field. Aside the ...

Editor’s note: Author Susan Cibulsky is a member of the Stonybrook Neighborhood Association’s Washington Street Corridor Subcommittee. PLAN: JP/ROX is about the future of the Washington Street ...

Fresh News for the Neighborhood You LoveAfter Wednesday’s storm dumped more than 10 inches of snow on Jamaica Plain, residents are navigating the sidewalks. Some of them have good shoveling/plowing ...