Blossoms & Sweets was a sweet success!

JP Centre/South Main Streets hosted their Spring Fundraiser on May 22, 2025, at Eliot Hall, home of the Footlight Club! The theme was Blossoms & Sweets and the party featured a Bouquet Bar, courtesy of Sweet Pea & Sage on South Street in Jamaica Plain. Every guest received at least…

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Spring Beer & Trolley Tour SUCCESS!

The weather did not get too terrible, so it was actually perfect for our event! The Spring Beer & Trolley Tour kicked off on Saturday, April 26, 2025 with two trolleys running alternate routes to connect four neighborhoods: JP Centre/South, Egleston Square, Roslindale Village, and Hyde Park. We were excited…

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Business and Volunteer of the Year 2024

In 2024, our Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year were recognized at an awards banquet hosted by the Boston Main Streets Foundation. The event took place at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in South Boston on October 28, 2024. Volunteers and businesses from all of the Main…

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20th Annual Canine Costume Parade SUCCESS!

It was a perfect day for the 20th Annual Canine Costume parade, and as usual, a sterling sample of Jamaica Plain’s creativity and dog lovers. Many thanks to those who made the event possible: Our SPONSORS – TCB The Cooperative Bank and Polkadog Bakery; our judges – Jonathan Levine (JP…

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Show Your Love Projection Show 2024

From February 14 to February 16, our Show Your Love Projection Show was displayed on the J.P. Licks building at 659 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain. Messages of love from around the community were displayed for all to see, big as a building! Catch a recap of the show below. The…

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JP Centre/South Main Streets Recognizes 2023 Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

Jamaica Plain, MA – February 1, 2024 – JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the 2023 Business of the Year to On Centre, located at 676 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain. Our 2023 Volunteer of the Year is Janet Galloway, Branch Manager at TCB-The Cooperative Bank Jamaica Plain. These awards…

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JP Holiday Light Show 2023 Part 1

See our YouTube channel for more video of the JP Holiday Light Show.

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JP Dog Parade is a BARKING Success!

The 19th Annual Canine Costume Parade was an enormous success, thanks to the many people who volunteered, sponsored, and supported our event! On Saturday, October 28, 2023, costumed pooches and their owners paraded down Centre Street to the red carpet at Loring Greenough House. They showed their stuff on the…

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Annual Meeting 2023

JP Centre/South Main Streets held their 2023 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Footlight Club in Jamaica Plain. Our featured speakers were Rep. Sam Montaño, who spoke about doing the work to build grassroots support for statewide measures; and Roxanne Longoria, who spoke about plans for this…

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Holiday Stroll Success in Jamaica Plain

The weather was just perfect for a holiday stroll in JP Centre/South, and it was a perfect night to enjoy music and the JP Holiday Light Show. Many thanks to the families, friends, and SHOPPERS who came out to enjoy the treats and deals along Centre and South Street. JP…

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