Special to the Journal Recently, the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) awarded nearly $30,000 to 27 Lynn high school seniors at its annual scholarship dinner. The evening was coordinated by Kiara Palomares, Cathy Rowe, and Jason Newhall. In…
Month: June 2023
American Flag Burning Ceremony
Agganis All-Star Week Kicks Off June 25
Agganis All-Star Week starts Sunday, June 25 with the Opening Ceremony and four of the nine All-Star Games that will take place over the course of four days. The Opening Ceremony, which will be held at 9 a.m. at Manning…
Lynn Public Schools Committed to Expanding School Programs
Special to the Journal The COVID-19 pandemic may be in the rear-view mirror for a majority of people, but the fallout is still very much being felt in schools, forcing administrators to be both proactive and innovative in addressing it.…
Nonprofit Senior Housing Provider Takes Control of Former Marshall Middle School Site
Special to the Journal 2Life Communities, the organization selected by the City to redevelop the former Thurgood Marshall Middle School property, will sign a Land Development Agreement (LDA) that transfers the responsibility for the property from the City to 2Life.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Russell of Lynn Graduates from Lasell University Kelly Russell of Lynn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lasell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Creative Advertising). Graduates were recognized at the University’s 169th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13.…
American Flag Burning Ceremony
Capt. William G. Shoemaker Post 345 conducted the second annual burning of unserviceable American Flags. Since 1937 the disposal of worn or tattered flags has been a tradition through the American Legion. It is customary to show respect and tribute…
Elizabeth Figueroa Kickoff Campaign for Ward 2
Community Activist and business owner, Elizabeth Figueroa, is focused on strengthening and unifying Ward 2. She announced her candidacy for City Council with a large group of supporters at Uncommon Feast on Western Avenue. Pasto Giselle Bido introduced Elizabeth for…
Ward 3 Councilor Coco Alinsug Re-Election Campaign Kickoff
Jubilant supporters applauded and cheered during the evening at Coco Alinsug’s Ward 3 re-election kickoff campaign. Precinct Captain Bonnie Carr reviewed Coco’s many accomplishments during his first term in office as she stated, “Coco is a highly engaged Councilor. Ward…
Museum Wins National Contest, Hosts Independence Day Block Party Celebrating Military Community
Special to the Journal The USS Constitution Museum invites the public to celebrate Independence Day and the Military community with a free, family-friendly event. The “Huzzah! Salute to Service Block Party” will be held at Charlestown Navy Yard on July…