Jamaica Plain

notloB Parlour Concerts presents Julie Metcalf and Andy Reiner, JP, 2/4

notloB — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:12:15 +0000

notloB Folk / Parlour Concerts presents Julie Metcalf and Andy Reiner

Saturday, February 4, 2012
Doors 7:30, Concert 8:00
Loring-Greenough House
12 South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
https://sites.google.com/site/notlobmusic/

Car alarm works: Egleston Square man hears his, goes outside, finds burglar in car, grabs him

adamg — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:58:46 +0000

9/29/11 - 6:55 am

Boston Police report arresting a man on charges he broke into a car on Washington Street this morning. Police report they had some help from the car's owner - who heard his alarm go off around 6:05 a.m.:

Officers responded to 3055 Washington Street for a fight and on arrival observed one man standing over another man. Officers separated the two parties and learned that the man standing over the other had come outside after hearing his car alarm and found the suspect inside his car. The victim reported that he ordered the suspect out of his car only to have the suspect exit the car threaten him by pointing a screwdriver at him. The suspect then fled the scene and was pursued by the victim and caught at which point a struggle ensued until officers arrived on scene.

Orange Line delayed when boy falls on tracks at Stony Brook

adamg — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:47:49 +0000

Cynthia tweeted around 7:30 a.m.:

Young boy fell on tracks at Stonybrook. Seems okay. Paramedics getting him out now. Orange delayed both directions. ...

Uh oh dad's arrived. Let's argue with mom in front of everyone about how it happened.

She didn't go to Haavahd, but...

Smart People on Bad Days — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:27:51 +0000

A very Boston advice column is here.

Smart People On Bad Days provides serious advice in language not geared to the "Dear Abby" set, and it's written by a local Jamaica Plain author.

Check it out at: http://www.smartpeopleonbaddays.com/ or "like" it on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smart-People-On-Bad-Days/130252747035929

Mac D'Alessandro: How have Stephen Lynch's bad votes hurt our community?

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:46:07 +0000

You can have your say about how Stephen Lynch's bad votes hurt our community here: http://www.stephenlynchsbadvotes.com/

Who brings wood to a hospital?

adamg — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:20:04 +0000

Daily Worcesteria reports federal bug experts no longer think the dreaded Asian Longhorned Beetles at Faulkner Hospital came from a nursery, but instead from "someone visiting the hospital" from the Worcester area. Who brought some infested wood.

The Whitehaus' 12-hour long Blastfest brings Weird New America vibe to Central Square

dwyer — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:23:18 +0000

Morgan Shaker is prominent among the young creatives at the Whitehaus – the Jamaica Plain musician, poet, and artist co-op known for its DIY philosophy and positive “yes wave” attitude. One of many musicians under that roof, he often takes a lead role as organizer and promoter of events. Friendly and thoughtful, he’s frequently called upon to share his philosophy about what the Whitehaus Family is and does.

Right now, Morgan Shaker is busy promoting Blastfest III, March 20th, at the Cambridge YMCA. It’s an equinox celebration that runs 11 AM to 11 PM and features the talents of over two dozen acts. It’s also all ages show, and admission is $5 to $10 “on a sliding scale…no one refused”– a remarkable bargain for twelve hours of entertainment. Once admitted, you may come and go as you please.

An improbably wide variety of musical styles will be represented. Taken collectively, these dissimilar sounds contribute to Blastfest’s “Weird New America” vibe. Blastfest is an unusual event for sure, but it’s also part of a tradition of independent event promoting–and simply independent doing–that is dear to a virtual community of like-minded artists worldwide.

Going to JP World's Fair Sept. 12

hsmith55 — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:46:52 +0000

Going to Jamaica Plain World's Fair on Sat. Sept. 12. 12noon to 6pm in Hyde/Jackson Square on Centre Street. Great event.

www.jpworldsfair.org.

Found parakeet in Jamaica Plain

JosephPorcelli — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:16:34 +0000

See Neighbors For Neighbors Jamaica Plain

New Recycling Bins in JP

JosephPorcelli — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:30:55 +0000

The new recycling bins arrived at my apartment this morning in JP. I made quick video about them.

PROJECT BREAD SUPPORTS 'FOOD AND FUN' FOR BOSTON KIDS THIS SUMMER

Project Bread — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:39:19 +0000

Nearly $200,000 in statewide grants help families cope with the economic crisis

Summer is coming. Time to sign up for Football

dmk — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:55:05 +0000

Summer is coming. Time for football – signups.

The local Pop Warner Football leagues are already in process of signing up youth for the fall season in their respective neighborhoods. Pop Warner has programs for youth football players and cheerleaders in multiple age categories. The Pop Warner program in West Roxbury recently changed its name to the “Parkway Falcons” and is now accommodating youth in West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Jamaica Plain.

Is Jamaica Plain losing Boomerangs?

WillBrokhof — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:13:10 +0000

Boomerangs is an award-winning resale store based in Jamaica Plain. Even better, all of our proceeds support the great programs and services of the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts. Since 1996, we have been selling a vast array of finds and treasures, and specialize in new and vintage clothing for men, women, and children as well as gifts, housewares, electronics and furniture.

Vote for local JP non-profit to win $50,000 contest

JosephPorcelli — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:37:13 +0000

We Media and Ashoka's Changemakers are searching to find the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media and technology. They are looking for business and non-profit ideas and will award $50,000 in seed funding to the innovators who can bring the best ideas to life. (Sorry deadline already passed).

I submitted Neighbors for Neighbors,the non profit I founded and run in Jamaica Plain as a contestant and would appreciate your votes to help us win the 50K!

To win we need your votes - please give us five stars now at http://www.changemakers.net/en-us/node/17505

Expert: Fabled white squirrel of Jamaica Plain likely an albino

adamg — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:04:30 +0000

State wildlife biologist considers video taken by Steve Garfield of the squirrel near Jamaica Pond, says it looks like a true albino squirrel, as opposed to being a squirrel with white fur (albinos have pink eyes; white-furred squirrels have dark eyes).