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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First Open Streets in Jamaica Plain

The streets were packed with lively activity for Open Streets on Sunday, July 10. JP Centre/South Main Streets used the time to celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of George’s Shoes at 669 Centre St. Our city councilors and Mayor were on hand to share in the celebration! There was also plenty of mention on the news!

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Call for Investigation of Outdoor Dining Application Process

JP Centre/South Main Streets urges the City of Boston to review their application process for outdoor seating for restaurants and examine how the process perpetuates racial disparities and inequities for small business owners. This includes both the current temporary 2022 Temporary Outdoor Dining Program and the permanent application process. 

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Annual Report and Annual Meeting

Read our 2021 Annual Report and learn about the work that JP Centre/South Main Streets has been doing this year. See below for our Year-in-Review video and the PowerPoint from the Annual Meeting. Many thanks to our Featured Speaker, Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion with the City of Boston, and guest speaker, Jen Mergel from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.

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