Together with our neighbors, the Boston Teachers Union School came together to celebrate as a community on June 9, 2012.
As the summer reading lists start to appear & you start to think about a few blissful days on the beach with a good book consider that this fall JP is going to be reading...'The Night Circus'.
Ricotta is a substantial filling for other dishes but it can also stand on its own as a low-fat, high protein dessert.
Boston Latin School holds graduation.
Not all games are created equal. Learn from my mistake and never buy this game!
Participants at the Sustainability Leadership Summit 2012 in Boston strategized about how to work together to build a stronger, greener, and fairer local economy.
Gay Pride Day in Boston.
EHS graduates the Class of 2012
Community storytelling project Planet Takeout hit JP for First Thursday to find out your thoughts on Food Wall, scallion pancakes and lucky pigs. Do you ever hit "The Wall?" Tell us about it!
ZocDoc Founder and COO Oliver Kharraz, M.D. shares tips on finding a doctor that best fits your family’s needs- from vetting potential doctors to getting the most out of your visits.
Suggestions for mind and body activities!
"T" An MBTA Musical is returning at OBERON, opening 10:30 Friday night. A little information on the show . . .
We honor the history of Jamaica Plain and the valiant efforts to build bridges across race and class: Will Morales, Liz Malia, Carol Thompson will share their stories of community building.
This Wednesday, the Boston Teachers Union and the Boston Public Schools Administration will begin the process of mediation to end an almost 2 year long stalemate on contract negotiations.
The Migraine Solution is a new book written by Faulkner Hospital associated physicians geared towards a headache suffered or a concerned family member.
First Communion at Our Lady of Lourdes
Sports Awards Night at English High
A versatile fruit salsa for backyard picnics and more.
Faulkner Hospital has received certification as a qualified participant in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Resuscitation program.
Congrats, EHS city league baseball champs.
Prejudice isn't going away on it's own. Now what do we do about it?
The Annual Book Sale hosted by the Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch Library starts today. This year we are having a two-day sale - it is being held on both Friday and Saturday.
A fresh spring soup with a heat of curry for chilly days.
The Jamaica Plain Forum, Boomerangs, Goodwill & others are teaming up to challenge aspiring fashion designers in JP to think green! Apply by May 30 to compete!
Hundreds of avid gardeners attended the Boston Natural Areas Network "perennial swap" at the City Natives community green space in Mattapan on Saturday, May 12.
Yard Sharing - a simple idea that is sweeping the country - goes like this: some have yards but don’t have time. Others live in triple-deckers or apartment buildings and have no space to garden.
Six exciting, innovative food-related businesses and nonprofits presented their concepts at a recent Slow Money Entrepreneurial Showcase in Cambridge, Mass.
A touch of cinnamon and cayenne pepper meets a Kentucky Derby pie.
Boston Teachers Union School 1st Annual Community Event : Join us on June 9th for an evening of laughter, community and entertainment in support of our amazing Jamaica Plain school.
A recent post about having the JP branch renovation included in the upcoming capital budget sparked an interesting comment. Someone thought libraries are becoming irrelevant. I would beg to differ!
For all those of you out there who are raising chickens, pickling, and making your own crackers, you’ll find good wit and wisdom in “Make the Bread, Buy the Butter” by Jennifer Reese.
The dimensions of the two solutions favor the at grade solution - But is the rendering really accurate?
Are we looking at the future in Forest Hills?
Here's a mix you can download on iTunes. Great for background music at your next Game Night.
Last summer 31 young people embarked on a seven-week trek around New England as part of the Better Future Project, documenting community re-localization efforts.
Ann Wigmore started juicing wheatgrass in the 1950's. Her observations and research led her to conclude that wheatgrass was the best source of greens.
Stories of neighbors preparing for deepening ecological and economic shocks. While many of our challenges are bigger than JP, there is much we can do to create a positive future together.
JP is a community that fights when we see injustice. So why isn't everyone up in arms about what has happened with the JP Branch Library?
Chocolate Easter Baskets will make adorable place settings for an Easter table or a fun candy appetizer for adults while kids are on the rampage for hidden eggs.
Easter egg dyes, naturally!