The City and the People’s Budget Coalition have announced a partnership Northeast Justice Center, a subsidiary of Northeast Legal Aid (NLA/NJC) to significantly increase legal representation for immigrants in Lynn. The City is allocating $65,000 in American Rescue Plan Act…
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Motorcycle unit returns to Lynn Police Department
The bikes are back in town. After a quarter-century absence, the Lynn Police Department motorcycle unit has returned, with seven officers and two bikes, providing the department and the city with increased protection and visibility. “The motorcycle unit adds a…
Lynn incrementará la asistencia legalpara la población inmigrante
La Ciudad y la Coalición del Presupuesto Popular (People’s Budget Coalition) han anunciado una colaboración con el Northeast Justice Center, una filial de Northeast Legal Aid (NLA/NJC, por sus siglas en inglés), para aumentar significativamente la representación legal de los…
Agganis Foundation names 2026 scholarship recipients
The Agganis Foundation has selected its 2026 scholarship recipients, with 12 student-athletes to receive a total of $90,000 over the next four years. Named for legendary Lynn athlete Harry Agganis, the foundation has been awarding scholarships in his name since…
Late-game heroics and comebacks highlightaction-packed 2026 Agganis All-Star weekend
From a thrilling, 53-yard game-winning touchdown with 26 seconds left on the gridiron to a roaring, second-half lacrosse comeback, the 2026 Agganis All-Star Games delivered a weekend of pure drama across Lynn. The 64th annual showcase saw top-tier high school…
Get out and Explore!
2026 Park Passport Challenge aims to get residents into state parks The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the return of its Park Passport Challenge, inviting all residents and visitors to explore the state’s parks, forests, playgrounds,…
MBTA prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July celebration with free ridesafter 8:30 pm, expanded service, staffing, and safety protocols
The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular as the signature…
MBTA announces ferry ticket availability for July 11 Parade of Sail viewing
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will begin offering roundtrip Spectacle Island ferry tickets Tuesday, June 30 at 10am. The ferry will run between Hingham and Spectacle Island for the July 11 event, Parade of Sail. On Saturday July 11,…
Full listing of ship locations released for Sail Boston 2026
Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail on July 11, ships…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to fuel Project Bread’s fight against hunger
As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual…