JP Trivia Battle – Michael Reiskind Wins Again!

It was a close call but Michael Reiskind won our JP Trivia Battle! Several teams convened at First Baptist Church on Thursday, October 19, to test their knowledge against Michael’s seemingly endless well of JP-based information. Food was generously donated by Blue Frog Bakery, Purple Cactus and The Real Deal,…

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Jamaica Plain Businesses featured on WCVB Channel 5 Chronicle

The January 23, 2023 episode of Chronicle featured some of our businesses and organizations from the Centre/South business corridor. We’re so excited to see these great places featured! Diversity Consignment: https://www.wcvb.com/article/secondhand-shopping-in-bostons-jamaica-plain-neighborhood/42625478 Loring Greenough House: https://www.wcvb.com/article/digging-into-the-past-of-a-historic-home-and-curating-a-cannabis-museum/42625447 Tonino and Juicygreens: https://www.wcvb.com/article/plant-based-food-and-comforting-italian-classics-on-the-menu-in-bostons-jamaica-plain-neighborhood/42625356 Check out the full episode for additional businesses and organizations in…

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This past week in Jamaica Plain …

JP Centre/South Main Streets has been busy this past two weeks. Just a quick recap: 18th Annual Canine Costume Parade! — Saturday, October 29, 2022 20th Anniversary Celebration! — Thursday, November 3, 2022 Many thanks to Deborah J. Karson Photography @deborahjkarsonphotography.

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Fact or Fiction? Fun for All!

JP Centre/South Main Streets hosted their Spring fundraiser, Fact or Fiction?, last night on April 1. Inspired by “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” on NPR, our volunteer committee put together a series of fun trivia and some false trivia about Jamaica Plain and Boston. Contestants had to guess which which…

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Councilor Matt O’Malley Says Goodbye at JPCSMS Annual Meeting

Thank you to all who were able to join us for our 2021 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. We heard from board members and the executive director about our work in 2020. We also heard from City Councilor Matt O’Malley. In an emotional moment, he shared exactly how…

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JPCSMS Annual Meeting 2021

JP Centre/South Main Streets presents their Annual Meeting with guest speaker, Councilor Matt O’Malley, and board member/officer elections. Wednesday, March 10, 20217:30 – 8:30 PM(virtual meeting) Please join us for our virtual Annual Meeting. We will present our Annual Report, a review of our year at JP Centre/South Main Streets,…

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Show Your Love! Projection Show

February 12-14, 6:00 – 9:00 PM. Watch a video of the show below. Thank you to everyone who submitted a Message of Love to our projection show and made a donation to our organization. We love you! UPDATE: We are no longer taking messages. Thank you to all who submitted…

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Updated Mission Statement

Recently, JP Centre/South Main Streets’ Board of Directors voted to adopt an updated mission statement to direct more focus to issues of equity and diversity within our business district. This mission statement will be a guiding force in the development of our programs, events, and strategic planning. We hope you…

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Would pedestrianizing Centre Street help JP businesses recover from COVID-19?

Recently seen. Thanks Catherine for some great insight!

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The Matt and Brad Show!

Many thanks to those who attended our Zoom Cocktail Hour fundraiser. Our first attempt at this new kind of event went pretty well, although we still have a lot to learn. We raised over $1200, and with practically no expenses and no cleanup – my favorite part! We would like…

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