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Photos: Robin Hood, Odysseus, and More at JP Canine Costume Parade
The Odyssey was a huge hit this year on the big screen—and it was a huge hit at the JP Canine Costume Parade—as an Odysseus-themed costume won first place at the 22nd annual show. This year 120 dogs registered and participated in the parade and/or fashion show, “…which is the…
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$100,000 for Tree Planting and Invasive Species Removal at Jamaica Pond
State politicians worked with neighborhood organizations to secure $100,000 that is bring provided to the city for tree plantings and invasive species removal at Jamaica Pond. “Everyone in our community knows that Jamaica Pond is one of the best public parks that Boston has to…
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Trick-or-Treating on Centre Street and Halloween Fiesta
If you’re new to the neighborhood and looking to take the kiddos trick-or-treating, but don’t know where to go — your answer is Centre Street. From 3:30 to 6:30 pm any Centre Street business with the poster below is handing out tricks and/or treats — or until they run out. Also,…
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Franklinia Tree in Flower at Arnold Arboretum
For years, I have tried to visit the two oldest Franklin trees (Franklinia alatamaha) in the world (at the Arnold Arboretum, of course) on the day that the first flower of the season opened. My records show that the earliest date I have recorded was August 3, back in 2018. This…
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JP Canine Costume Parade and Fashion Show on Halloween
This year’s JP Canine Costume Parade lands perfectly on Halloween! On Saturday, dressed up pups are invited to parade down Centre Street, and then head to the red carpet at the Loring Greenough House for a special dog costume show hosted by Blue Frog Bakery owner Brad Brown.…
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Come Celebrate Former JP Resident and Poet Sylvia Plath on Her Birthday on Oct. 27
Did you know that noted poet Sylvia Plath spent the first four years of her life in Jamaica Plain? It’s true. And on Oct. 27, poets, residents, and poetry fans will come together on Plath’s birthday for a special event. For decades there wasn’t any public mention of Plath in the…