Author: Daniela Ginsburg
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JP businesses navigate the aftermath of massive water main break
Brown water gushed from a broken 12-inch main pipe, flooding into Columbus Avenue and several Jamaica Plain businesses. Over a month has passed since the 130-year-old pipe burst; officials say it’s still unclear what caused the breakage. Crews had trouble…
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Shoplifting, drug and firearms activities detailed at the latest safety meeting
Parts of Jamaica Plain are experiencing higher rates of shoplifting, drug activity and juvenile violence, according to Michael Reiskind, a member of the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council. Resikind presided over the regular Boston Police Department District E-13 Business Public…
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Concerns over proposed apartment complex on Washington Street
A proposed construction on a Washington Street strip in Jamaica Plain has raised concerns from business owners about congestion, inflation and other neighborhood concerns. Three dozen residents, including local business owners, attended a virtual public meeting on March 11 to…
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ICE agents spotted in Jamaica Plain, other neighborhoods
Immigrant and Customs Enforcement agents were allegedly spotted in Forest Hills recently, and one person was “pulled off the street” in Roslindale Square, according to City Councilor Benjamin Weber, who spoke at the Boston Police Department’s District E-13 community meeting…
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Four Nonprofits in Neighboring JP Awarded Funding for Food Justice
Derrel “Slim” Weathers (second from left), host of Award ceremony and creator of Heal the Hood and members on Jan 22. Photo by Enid Eckstein. Shown above, Food Justice Hub, Center for Faith Art and Justice, First Baptist Church. Four…
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Four Nonprofits in Neighboring JP Awarded Funding for Food Justice
Photo by Enid EcksteinDerrel “Slim” Weathers (second from left), host of Award ceremony and creator of Heal the Hood and members on Jan 22. Shown above, Food Justice Hub, Center for Faith Art and Justice, First Baptist Church Four Jamaica…