Jamaica Plain
Stories that focus on news, information and events in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood. This collection is part of WBUR's "Field Guide to Boston" project, which aims to help residents deepen connections to the city and their neighbors.
Franklin Park is a lovely place to get lost
So much of my life outside of this park requires a clear outcome: Navigate from point A to point B, get C done by D date, writes Christina Ganim. But...
With help from the community, a church opens its doors to provide overflow shelter
The state shelter system was capped earlier this year, and now many community members are stepping up to help homeless families. A church in Jamaica Plain has converted a former...
Tell us: What beloved Boston haunts do you want to share with your neighbors?
As part of WBUR's "Field Guide to Boston" project, we interviewed dozens of residents across 20 Boston communities to get insights into their favorite neighborhood spots. Now it's your turn...
We asked top chefs where to eat in and around Boston
Five local chefs shared where they like to dine once they hang up their aprons for the day. We’re talking quick bites, date-night hotspots and dining in for special occasions.
Jamaica Plain: A Boston neighborhood guide
Known for its iconic green spaces, vibrant LGBTQ scene and Latin Quarter, Jamaica Plain is a diverse neighborhood with a history of progressive activism that now sees its inclusive identity...
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5 things to do this weekend, including Jamaica Plain Porchfest and Watershed Block Party
Plus, Boston's longest running Italian festival and a workshop for handmade craft sellers.
Housing Displacement Pressures Mount In Boston's Changing Egleston Square
Even as new apartments come on the market, longtime residents are being pushed out as displacement pressures mount in Boston's gentrifying outer neighborhoods.
Jamaica Plain Open Studios, In Its 25th Year, Remains A Place For Chance Encounters
The Jamaica Plain Open Studios remains a completely analog experience in a virtual world: it’s a place for new face-to-face friendships, to be welcomed into a stranger’s arts studio, to...
The Midway Cafe, One Of Boston’s Last Live Music Dives, Is 30 Years Old And Going Strong
As many independently owned rock clubs in the area close, the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain is celebrating its continued existence as an eccentric music haven.