Special to the Journal The City will receive $446,354 in funding awarded through the Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, including new funds to support violence prevention in public housing sites. The grant program is an important tool in…
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Local Students Earn Academic Honors
St. Mary’s High School Term 1 Honors List St. Mary’s High School in Lynn announced its Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the first marking period of the 2024-25 school year. Students on the Principal’s List achieved 90 percent or…
More than One-third of Christmas Tree Home Fires Occur in January
Special to the Journal More than one-third (36 percent) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this post-holiday fire hazard in mind, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) strongly encourages everyone to dispose of Christmas trees…
Struggling with Food Access? Call Project Bread’s Toll-free FoodSource Hotline for Assistance Today
Special to the Journal Winter can stretch budgets to the breaking point. With increased costs for food, heating, housing, and transportation, many Massachusetts families are facing tough choices. If you or your family need help accessing food, don’t wait—call Project…
Jimmy Carter Practiced What He Preached
The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 brings to an end the extraordinary life of a man who ascended from the small town of Plains, Georgia (population 552) to the highest office in the world.…
Even when the Patriots Won, They Lost
Heading into the final week of the NFL season, the Patriots were in prime position to claim the #1 draft pick, which held the promise of trading that pick to a team that needs a quarterback in return for a…
Heroes Among Us
City Council, Mayor Nicholson honor Brown, Thomas for their heroic actions during Orchard Street fire By Cary Shuman The Lynn City Council and Mayor Jared Nicholson honored Jay Brown and Cherice Thomas for their acts of heroism during a Dec.…
Lynn Invests in Arts Community by Opening Applications for First Poet Laureate
Special to the Journal The City of Lynn, Massachusetts, has announced that it will open the application process to select its inaugural Poet Laureate at the end of this month. Interested individuals can apply anytime from December 31, 2024, through…
City, State delegation, MBTA and MassDevelopment Announce Plans for Lynn Garage
Special to the Journal The City of Lynn and the MBTA unveiled an initial concept for the MBTA garage on Broad Street, which would involve a partial demolition and repurposing of the space. The City will be working with both…
Lynn Public Library Programs — December 2024
The following activities are taking place at Lynn Public Library this month. Be sure to check them out! Adult Programs (18+) Wreath Decorating Adult Color/Paint Time Sat, Dec 21 at 2:30 PM Check in at the Main Desk for materials.…