Elections
JP Candidate’s Forum with Congressman Capuano on May 20
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Congressman Michael Capuano will be in Jamaica Plain this Sunday to participate in a JP Progressives' candidate forum at Doyle's Cafe.
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From the Community
Rosie’s Place Names JP’s Mari Pérez-Alers to Board of Directors
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Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, recently named Jamaica Plain resident Mari Pérez-Alers, DPT to its board of directors.
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From the Community
Update: Sidewalk Sale Postponed to Sept. 8th; 45+ Bizs Participating in 4th Annual Inside Out Sidewalk Sale Along Centre Street on May 19
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UPDATE: The sidewalk sale has been postponed until September 8th due to project inclement weather.
More than 45 businesses will turn their stores and restaurants inside out for you to stroll, shop and eat during the 4th Annual Inside Out Sidewalk Sale along Centre Street on May 19.
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From the Community
JP’s Sam Potter Receives Community Spirit Leader Award from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation
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The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation recently honored four individuals, including a Jamaica Plain resident, and nonprofits for their volunteer contributions to their communities at the annual Community Spirit Awards.
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Police and Fire
15+ Surveillance Cameras Captured Alleged Murderer To and From Shootings
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A Dorchester man accused of shooting and killing two innocent bystanders on May 4th was arraigned on Monday and held without bail.
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Business
The Clutter Queen is Here to Help You
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Rhea Becker has worn many hats. She's been a published journalist in publications including People magazine and the Boston Globe. She was the president of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society. And she's also the Clutter Queen -- as in she will help you get rid of your clutter.
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From the Community
JP Students, Staff Running in Playworks Run for Recess 5K on May 19th
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This Saturday students and staff members from four Jamaica Plain schools, and anyone else wanting to participate, are running in the 9th Annual Playworks Run for Recess 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run.
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Police and Fire
Boston Police Charge Dorchester Man with Centre Street Double Homicide
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Boston Police have arrested and charged a Dorchester man with two counts of murder for shooting two men dead at 277 Centre Street on the night of May 4.
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Transportation
Community Meeting to Discuss Redesign of Centre/South Streets on May 14
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The Boston Transportation Department is holding a meeting on May 14 to discuss the redesigning of Centre and South streets streetscape.
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History
JP Historical Society Launches Walking Neighborhood Tour Series
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Twenty-three years ago the then president of the Jamaica Plain Historical Society, Rhea Becker, had an idea. Why not conduct a series of walking tours during the summer months as a way to highlight the rich history of JP for people? The JPHS has been conducting historic walking tours of Jamaica Plain tours ever since.
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