Urban growers reported antsy in January.
Come out to meet your neighbors at the first JP NET potluck of 2012! Hear neighbors stories about their adventures to increase community resilience.
Proposed MBTA fare hikes and service cuts would disproportionately impact vulnerable communities and increase our total transportation costs, traffic congestion, and pollution.
Crunchy and sweet with their festive cherries, these would make a delicious addition to any Christmas cookie platter.
What would our communities look like if we let the leaves lie?
Let's not use scare tactics (and bad science) to keep kids away from sugar.
Do you hate Brussels sprouts? You might change your mind after trying this dish.
Thanks to Campbell's Soup, green bean casserole is an annual Thanksgiving tradition whether you like it or not.
An informed look at the current real estate market conditions for condominiums in Jamaica Plain where the rent vs. buy pendulum seems to have swung entirely in favor of buying.
Stuffed spaghetti squash makes a perfect and quick meal for one.
The state legislature has proposed moving 1/3rd of JP's residents into the most conservative Congressional district in the state. A link for residents to submit comments to the state is included.
Pumpkin raisin muffins with roasted pumpkin purée and a hint of toasted nuts.
A basic primer on plumbing, including tips on getting your drains unclogged without using harsh chemicals.
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council currently has five vacant seats and all eligible residents are encouraged to attend the next council meeting to apply if they are interested in serving!
Whose Foods? is hosting a rally: "Whole Foods: Don't Be a Scary Neighbor" this evening in front of the new store; fliers were ripped down!
This is my last hurrah for exterior work this year. Future blog posts will focus on interior issues such as windows, doors, insulation and draft stopping. Happy Autumn to all.
A tween's MBTA ride shouldn't be held to a higher standard than voting.
Harassment on the T and on the streets, witnessing violent assaults with children children in tow.
This Wednesday night, activists involved with Occupy Boston will come to JP explain why they are protesting.
Bill the contractor breaks down different types of decking.
Everyone sees and experiences affordable housing through a different lens. Panelists will offer their own personal experiences and there will be time for a community dialogue. This Thursday, Oct. 13.
My visit with Scott Brown
OccupyBoston is taking on the seemingly impossible. Except it's not.
The Porch Buster. Over the next couple of issues I'll explore the mysteries and myths of older porches in our area. Contact me with questions or comments, I look forward to your response.
It all started when Councilor Arroyo helped me get a bus stop moved.
76 years after the creation of the Work Projects Administration, improving our infrastructure is a rebellious, radical idea that we have to fight for.
It's a campaign to bring awareness to the Coop's sale of products that support Israeli human rights violations against the Palestinian people.
New mid-rise condo building being developed by the Green Street T Station.
Dr. James Hansen at NASA, says that a full exploitation of the tar sands would put so much carbon into the atmosphere that it would mean "game over" for the climate.
We're trying to do the impossible: Live with two kids on a carbon-budget suitable for a roasting planet of 7 billion in an expensive US city. But watch us try.
How should neighborhoods of color build wealth, given these neighborhoods are so non-profit centric?
Is Critical Mass really ruining the bicycle movement? If so, what else can be done to increase awareness between bicyclists and motorists?
Local Jamaica Plain house party kicked off the 2012 Presidential campaign.
Why my family and I value brick and mortar libraries.
The 5th in a series of blogs by State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez.
I can assure you, from my five years working at Bridge Over Troubled Waters, no one wants to be homeless.
The security cameras would be aimed to deter assaults that have been occurring in this particular area of Jamaica Plain.
How will JP feed itself if (when) fuel prices double?
Why does it take a premium grocery store to get people upset about something that's been happening for over a decade?
The second in a series of blogs posted by State Representative Jeffrey Sánchez. His blogs will give insight into the 15th Suffolk District, the Committee on Public Health, and Beacon Hill.