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JPers Comment About Starbucks and Jamaica Plain

Five pieces of info for your day, Aug. 6, in JP.

1. Starbucks and JP: Jamaica Plain Patch ran a data story about Starbucks locations in the nearby area. Jamaica Plain has none, but when asked if they would like to see one in the neighborhood, residents had a lot to say on the Facebook page.

2. MBTA Stops: The MBTA is improving a few of the Route 39 bus stops through Jamaica Plain. This is part of a program to improve the flow of the buses throughout the city.

3. Tweets of the Week: Check out this Best Tweets of the Week blog.

4. Tech Tax: Here's a story we've been following that could have widespread impact about a recent addition to state sales tax.

5. Countdown to Kindergarten: ...Has started.

Do you have more to say about Starbucks and the lack-thereof in Jamaica Plain? Leave your opinion in the comments.

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