Ken Ward and Andree Zalaska took a former neighborhood store in Jamaica Plain and turned it into a low-cost, low-tech, energy efficient sustainable home. They invited the world into watch their process hoping they’re experience will offer a new blueprint in urban home construction. Although the house isn’t completed, they spend approximately $50/month total in [...]
Governor Deval Patrick headlined a gathering of Democratic heavyweights and hopefuls in Jamaica Plain Saturday. The crowd was full of party faithful who came out to hear him highlight his accomplishments and second term plans for both the neighborhood and the state. The Governor delivered with a hefty helping of stump speech leaving the crowd [...]
Riding a bike is often the first taste of freedom. But keeping a bike running smoothly and on the road can be a challenge, one that can be expensive. Jamaica Plain’s Bikes Not Bombs offers a unique program that teaches young adults bike mechanics and how to ride their bike safely. But as we found [...]
