Last evening, Papercuts hosted a poetry reading and author discussion with Kyle Carrero Lopez (Party Line Poems) in conversation w/ Porsha Olayiwola and Crystak Valentine. Porsha Olayiwola, formerly Bostonʻs poet laureate, also co-owns a bookstore and community gathering space called JustBook-ish.

Speed boards are no surprise to anyone on roads and streets, but is this the first time they've been installed sidewalks and bikeways? #JamaicaPlain 🚲

Hey Frontrunners! Tomorrow is our weekly Wednesday Jamaica Plain run! Meet outside of the Stony Brook MBTA station near the Blue Bikes at 6:30 PM. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 🚇 #Boston #Frontrunners #Run #JamaicaPlain

Anyone interested in playing pick up soccer in and around JP drop me a DM

A new mural in Jamaica Plain commemorates Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama’s Hanoi bun cha moment, revitalizing a corner and linking it to upcoming development.

City responsiveness

District 6 Jamaica Plain, West Roxbury, Mission Hill, Roslindale, Roxbury #Boston City Councilor ⁠Benjamin J. Weber hasn't been advocating online access for hard of hearing folks, for everyone to the stenographic record from the most recent 7/8 public meeting of City Council #bospoli #mapoli

I saw this doormat as I was walking through Jamaica Plain in 2015, and it's so Me that I had to nap a picture of it. Amazingly enough, it was at the door of a business. #snark

A mosquito from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus. There are currently no confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus among Boston residents. The risk of infection is low. Learn about how to prevent mosquito bites, exposure to mosquitoes, and mosquito breeding at boston.gov/mosquito.

Two ribbon cuttings for two housing developments on the same day https://www.bulletinnewspapers.com/article/jamaica-plain-housing-developments-ribbon-cuttings-mildred-hailey-brookley-flats

Two ribbon cuttings for two housing developments on the same day

Free Post Friday! (Weekly non-JP discussion)

West Nile Virus found in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain #news https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2026/07/09/west-nile-virus-found-in-mosquito-test-sample-in-jamaica-plain/

West Nile virus found in mosquito test sample in Boston

Jonathan Blaze Harker and Moe Kuroki plan 2026 openings in East Boston and Jamaica Plain, reviving prior concepts with new restaurant and bar formats.

any pickup soccer happening regularly in JP?

South Street Fiesta - Thursdays in July

Obama and Bourdain Mural Honors Doyle's and Midway Cafe

A new mural up near the former Doyle's Pub (and the still open Midway Cafe) pays tribute to Obama and Anthony Bourdain. #MA #Boston #JP

Tomorrow is our weekly Wednesday Jamaica Plain run! Meet outside of the Stony Brook Orange Line station near the Blue Bikes at 6:30 PM. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍊🚇 #JamaicaPlain #Run #Boston #Frontrunners

There will be a virtual public meeting tonight from 6-8 PM to discuss the proposed 920 Centre Street project in #JamaicaPlain. Register and learn more: www.bostonplans.org/news-calenda...

Third time for 920 Centre Street proposal: 5 stories / 158 units

You'll get no resistance from me on that. Classic JP thing, too: In South Boston and Charlestown, the complaints tend to be about people in coal-rolling pickups parking in EV charging spots, not fellow EV owners swapping out charging cords.

311 complaint of the day: Current thief in JP www.universalhub.com/2026/311-com... #Boston #parking #EV

American Profiles | Valentine Howell

American Profiles | Valentine Howell (Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts) youtu.be/55-fAxLzNEs?... #America250 #FourthofJuly

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We had a great time joining the Pride Mob Crawl with The Hustle List to celebrate Pride Month and support LGBTQ+ owned businesses across Boston! 🌈

New Greater Boston openings include a South End breakfast-and-lunch nook, a Jamaica Plain kakigori shop, and an Allston Korean barbecue spot.

“ ‘JPNDC’s roots are in community, and affordable housing and supporting local businesses are at the cornerstone of our mission,’ said Teronda Ellis, CEO of Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation.

Friday quote: “The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) has received a $250,000 grant from Capital One to launch... eyeonearlychildhood.org/2026/07/02/a...

AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Andrea Sargent currently volunteers at the Centre Food Hub in Jamaica Plain. To learn more about Andrea, read the June 2026 issue of our volunteer newsletter at boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/volunteer-opportunities-older-people#volunteer-newsletter#volunteer-newsletter

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“Boston officers lose bid to dismiss charges connected with illegal Jamaica Plain nightclub” — MassLive #BostonNews #Boston #JamaicaPlain

Highlights from last week's celebration of the Grand Opening of Brookley Flats - 45 new homeownership units in Jamaica Plain. This development utilized a brand new model of prioritizing first–generation home buyers and creating a mix of unit types - including 5 artist live-work homes!

Jamaica Pond Boat House Meeting Slides (6/9/2026)

theyre alright. my friend sells lots of houses in boston. i basically own half of jamaica plain, transitively

Someone mentioned Snow Crash, and it made me remember my late cat, whom I found on the tracks of the Jamaica Plain T station and named Hiro Protagonist. He was a very, very good boy and I miss him a lot.

Average decker in Jamaica Plain

After coming across the Tartan Army gracing The Haven bar in his neighbourhood of Jamaica Plain, he watched as Scottish fans animated Bostonians in a way he hadn't see for years and he hopes it will have a lasting impact on the culture 🥳 "We'll feel forever grateful" 🥰

Second person bit by a raccoon in Jamaica Plain www.universalhub.com/2026/second-... #Boston #raccoons

jamaica plain is the best ofc

Modernization for Mildred Hailey Buildings

Dickerson Named New Neighborhood Liaison for Jamaica Plain "“Zavia’s dedication to public service, community engagement, and youth empowerment will be a tremendous asset to Jamaica Plain,” said Mayor Michelle Wu." jamaicaplainnews.com/2026/06/23/d...

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I hear Charlie finally managed to get off of that train at the Forest Hills stop. Is that true?

A Boston man is facing nearly two dozen charges for allegedly robbing older women, including an 85-year-old woman in Jamaica Plain, according to the Suffolk DA’s office.

The MBTA is offering FREE rides after 8:30 PM on July 4. That includes the subway, buses, Commuter Rail, ferries, and the RIDE. Extra service will also be added to help hundreds of thousands of people get to and from Boston's Fourth of July fireworks.

The Arnold Arboretum, in JP (South of Boston) is a great place to go to learn trees. On the Solstice, I shuffled up Peter's Hill and met many Hawthorns (genus Crataegus). The Canadian Hawthorn stabbed me through my hat. Feisty. #Hawthorns #Crataegus #NativePlants -- not all are though

JP, this one’s for you! 🫵 Please join us in welcoming Zavia Dickerson as the new Neighborhood Liaison for Jamaica Plain! 🎉 We can't wait to see her impact at the City of Boston and in the Jamaica Plain community! ❤️