About JP News Jamaica Plain News is an independent online news source and community platform for the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. David Ertischek Our publisher David Ertischek ...

Evan Greer’s new album was recorded right in Jamaica Plain, her neighborhood for the 17 years, and it quickly gained attention from Rolling Stone, WBUR, and more. Greer answered questions about her ...

CargoB, the on-demand electric cargo bike share company, is expanding and will be available at several MBTA stations beginning in October. CargoB launches the on-demand electric cargo bike share ...

Noah Katz, well known for his gregarious presence at Jamaica Pond, will have a bench dedicated to his memory. A commemoration ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the bandstand. Sam Sherwood ...

The coffee shop Espresso Yourself will close down temporarily as new owners take over, change its name to Jadu and its format. Maya and Gabby announced the news on Instagram that they’d be taking the ...

Two Jamaica Plain residents were team members of the recently-crowned Ultimate Frisbee Association championship. The Boston Glory won their first UFA title with a 17-15 win versus the defending ...

There’s a new coffee shop in the neighborhood, Jadu, and they’re serving breakfast and lunch, too. Jadu’s menu includes breakfast items like pistachio butter toast, an avo tartine, and “breakfast ...

The Arnold Arboretum and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have petitioned the Public Improvement Commission (PIC) to change Bussey Street to Flora Way in honor of an enslaved woman who lived ...

The following article has been republished on Jamaica Plain News with permission from the author and the Jamaica Plain Historical Society. “I was introduced to Joyce “Joy” Fisher by a mutual friend ...

Justice Resource Institute (JRI) recently hosted state Rep. Sam Montaño at two Jamaica Plain locations. Left to right: Binh Tran, VP of Boston CBS and JRI’s Health Division; Meredith Rapoza, Senior ...

A 16-year 0ld female was charged with murder after she travelled to Jamaica Plain due to explicit photos her boyfriend allegedly sent to the victims. On Saturday afternoon, Wilmary Mejia, 16, of ...

Unlike an affordable housing lottery which has a deadline, there are four new income-restricted Jamaica Plain studios available that will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Boston.gov lays ...