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Passport Fair at Centre St. Post Office Today
August 22, 2026
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JP Post Office Hosts Passport Fair Saturday
The Jamaica Plain Post Office at 655 Centre St. offers walk-in passport service today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a limited number of slots available. Trained staff will review documents and accept applications for a passport book or card; passport photos can be taken on site for $15. Adult passport books cost $130 payable to the State Department ($100 for minors under 16), plus a $35 USPS acceptance fee, and all applicants, including children, must appear in person.
United States Postal Service
Boston to Test Voting Machines Ahead of Primary
The Boston Election Department publicly tests ImageCast Precinct Tabulators today at 3:15 p.m. at 400 Frontage Road, ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary.
City of Boston
Achilito's Taqueria Expanding to Boylston Street
Achilito's Taqueria, which started in Jamaica Plain, will open its fourth location at 1114 Boylston Street, taking over the former Little Steve's Pizzeria space.
Boston Restaurant Talk
KidsArts Campaign Aims to Complete Phase One Funding
JP KidsArts, a Jamaica Plain multicultural afterschool arts program, is working to complete its Phase One fundraising campaign by August 2026 ahead of renovations to its permanent Sedgwick Street home.
KidsArts
Jamaica Plain Designer Among Three Competing for Olympic Skater's Costume
Isabella Castro Correa of Jamaica Plain is one of three Boston Arts Academy alumni competing to design a costume for Olympian Isabeau Levito, with sketches shown at a View Boston event on Aug. 26.
Patch
Queer Family Block Party Planned in Jamaica Plain
Mass NOW hosts a Queer Family Block Party in Jamaica Plain today, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with face painting, bubbles, music by Sam Newcomer, and Drag Story Time with Patty Bourrée.
Mass NOW
Blue Hill Ave Commuter Challenge Starts in JP
The Great Commuter Challenge – Blue Hill Ave Edition runs today, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bikes Not Bombs Hub in Jamaica Plain, with teams racing by car, MBTA, or bike along Blue Hill Avenue.
Green Streets Initiative
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