JP Porchfest is fast approaching, and September will bring even more events to the district. Businesses will want to do their level best to capture new customers and turn them into repeat customers. Here is a quick guide with tips for the upcoming festivities. Copy of Capturing Foot Traffic flyer…
JP Centre/South Main Streets has awarded the first of its inaugural Storefront Grants to five businesses/organizations in the JP Centre/South business district. We are proud to announce that each of the following businesses will receive $2000: Each business submitted an application and plan for a new sign, new awning, or…
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…
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…
All applications are reviewed and approved by JP Centre/South Main Streets. All businesses and nonprofits in the district are eligible, however, applicants must show a current lease, a certificate of good standing, and financial need. All new signage designs need to be approved by JP Centre/South Main Streets. See additional…
In 2023, JP Centre/South Main Streets commissioned an Architectural Study of South Street by PCA Design. The goal of the study was to envision ways to revitalize pedestrian traffic in that part of the district. Storefront design and streetscaping can play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and pedestrian-friendly…
Thank you to Derek Kouyoumjian for the great coverage of our Annual Meeting.
JP Centre/South Main Streets held their Annual Meeting last night at Eliot Hall, home of the Footlight Club, and held elections for new board members. We are proud to welcome Rosanna Báez, owner of Prophecy of the Beauty Salon at 152 South Street, Jamaica Plain., as our newest board member.…
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…
Our Executive Director was recently featured in The Scope, an experimental digital magazine focused on telling stories of justice, hope and resilience in Greater Boston. They are editorially independent and operated by Northeastern University’s School of Journalism. They spoke with Ginger about building community by shopping local. When the U.S.…