Community CleanUp on Sat, April 27

Help us keep the community looking good. We need volunteers to help us clean along Centre and South Streets, and plant flowers at the South Street Tennis Courts. Tools and gloves will be provided, but we welcome you to bring your own. (RAIN DATE IS APRIL 28.)

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Happy 15th, Blue Frog Bakery!

Mayor Walsh and Brad Brown

On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the Blue Frog Bakery celebrated their 15th Anniversary with a big party, cake, and mimosas! Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand to cut the cake. The Mayor, City Councillor Matt O’Malley, State Representative Liz Malia, and State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz shared some words about the longevity of this business.

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Spring and other events in Centre/South …

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RENEW on March First Thursday with our Scavenger Hunt!

March First Thursday Graphic

The Scavenger Hunt continues for March First Thursday! Our theme will be RENEW – each of the locations will offer some aspect of renewal, whether it’s mind, body, or soul.

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Chronicle Features Jamaica Plain AGAIN!

Chronicle Logo on WCVB 5

Chronicle on WCVB 5 featured Jamaica Plain’s shops and restaurants once again!

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Parklet Survey

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JP Centre/South Main Streets is looking for feedback and volunteers to bring parklets to Jamaica Plain Centre and South Streets. Please take a minute to complete our survey.

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First Thursday Scavenger Hunt Launch

First Thursday Scavenger Hunt

A very big THANK YOU to our Scavenger Hunt businesses for helping us launch this new event. We hope you had a great time getting to know the businesses and earning your prizes! Shout out to: J.P. Licks Streetcar Wine & Beer Cacao On Centre Faith’s Naturals and Cloud 9…

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February First Thursday Scavenger Hunt!

Logo for First Thursday Scavenger Hunt

This year, our First Thursday event will be a SCAVENGER HUNT with StriveOn, JP’s Mobile App. Download the app to your smartphone, and click the tile for First Thursday Scavenger Hunt. Follow the clues to find the participating businesses. You’ll be rewarded with special discounts and/or treats!

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Hatched on Chronicle

Hatched on tv

Two local businesses were recently featured on WCVB 5’s Chronicle, hatched and The Blue Frog Bakery! Liz Vittori-Koch of hatched discussed her shop and merchandise, with a special spotlight on the life-size rocking horse currently on view! Brad Brown of the Blue Frog Bakery, and JP Centre/South Main Streets Board…

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JP Holiday Stroll was LIT!

Board Member Brad Brown with Holiday Guests!

It turned out to be a great day for a Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec 1! So many events took place throughout the district, capped off with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour. Our tree at Monument Square is LIT and we’ll see…

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