June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Author: Journal Staff
My Brother’s Table dining room reopens with upgraded facilities to meet growing community needs
My Brother’s Table has announced the reopening of its renovated dining room, unveiling enhanced space that will serve the community’s evolving needs. Since 1982, My Brother’s Table has served over 7.8 million meals, with an astounding half of these meals…
Guzman elected to Essex National Heritage Commission
Community leader Michelle Guzman, founder and CEO of Lynn Walking Shoe Tours, has been elected to a three-year term on the Essex National Heritage Commission. Guzman launched Lynn Walking Shoe tours in 2018. During her tours, Guzman visits landmarks throughout…
20 years of marriage equality in Massachusetts
It was 20 years ago this week (on May 17, 2004, to be exact), that the first marriage licenses were issued by cities and towns across Massachusetts for same-sex couples. The marriage licenses were precipitated by the decision by the…
The City of Lynn To Name a Poet Laureate
By Nicole McClain As a Lynn City Councilor, educator, and resident who understands that the arts strengthen community bonds, create meaningful community connections, and educate us about the world we live in. I am happy to announce that my advocacy…
College Protesters Should Embrace Being Arrested
Acts of civil disobedience by definition imply that a person knowingly is breaking the law and is willing to accept the legal consequences. When Rosa Parks took a seat at the front of that bus in Alabama and was arrested…
Opponents of Aid to Ukraine Should Watch Franklin
Here’s the plot-line: A world superpower, led by a ruler-for-life who does not tolerate dissent, invades a young sovereign nation, which at one time had been part of the superpower, with a large military force in order to restore the…
Sen. Warren and Lt. Gov. Driscoll to share podium at NSCC
North Shore Community College (NSCC) will host Senator Elizabeth Warren and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll who will serve as the commencement speakers for the 58th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024. Senator Warren will deliver the keynote address…
Greenbelt preserves Lynn Woods
Story & Photos by Patrick Gecoya Prioritizing land for Urban Cooling in Lynn Woods provides nature’s air conditioning effect from trees. The City of Lynn and the Water and Sewer Commission granted a conservation restriction to Essex County Greenbelt Association…
Lynn comedian, actor Demi Woodz will perform at The Vault April 25
Lynn comedian, actor, and producer Demi Woodz will be performing on Thursday, April 25 at The Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange St. Woodz will showcase four comedy characters in his act, including Rufus, who has been known to generate tremendous response…