Jamaica Plain News

The gravestone for the first person buried in the First Church’s graveyard stands again. Samuel Keyes died at 9-weeks-old in 1785, according to the gravestone that was in the basement of the church. “No one knows how long the stone had been in the basement, but Samuel’s grave may have been one of 16 that were moved when the church built an addition for community activities mo...

The other day I happened upon the very invasive spotted lanternfly outside of our house — and killed it. That’s what the state advises us to do — kill the spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly (SLF) was first detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014, and detected in Massachusetts in 2022. It has been documented in many municipalities across the state. While the spott...

The Massachusetts Supreme Court released its decision regarding a lawsuit about the redevelopment of White Stadium — ruing in favor of the city, and pro women’s soccer team — clearing the way for the project to proceed. The Court’s decision on Wednesday affirms the lower court’s decision regarding the lawsuit by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and citizens. The plaintiffs ar...

The annual JP Porchfest is set to take place on Aug. 22. JP Porchfest is a neighborhood festival featuring music, storytelling, dance, and more — all happening on people’s porches, driveways, green spaces, and community locations. The festival is from noon to 6 pm, and the rain date is Aug. 23. The main and curated stages are: Porchfest Central, Sam Adams Beer Garden, 30 Germ...

Would you like to participate more in democracy and get paid doing so? Boston’s Election Department is recruiting poll workers for the upcoming state primary and pay a stipend from $160-$200. The primary is on Sept. 1. Residents can request to be assigned a location close to their home. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged. Residents can apply or get more info at bost...