Th recent tragic shooting in Australia at a Hanukkah festival once again has demonstrated to the world the pernicious and evil effects of anit-semitism, which is the world’s oldest form of prejudice. Anti-semitism may have reached its peak with the…
Author: Journal Staff
A long, hard winter lies ahead
We didn’t need a weatherman to tell us that December has been unusually cold. So it was not at all surprising when we recently read that this has been the coldest start to December in our area in 17 years.…
M&T Bank donates $20K and 1,000 pounds of food to Lynn Pantry
As an increasing number of families face food insecurity across the region this holiday season, nearly two dozen M&T Bank volunteers stocked the shelves with much-needed food donations at the Catholic Charities Lynn Food Pantry on Giving Tuesday, December 2.…
Lynn District Court hosts celebration of community and culture
Lynn District Court participated in the Massachusetts Trial Court’s statewide Cultural Appreciation Week celebration of community, culture, and heritage on Thursday. The Lynn celebration featured remarks by court, state, and local leaders as well as performances by the Massachusetts Correction…
Remember those in needon your holiday shopping list
Americans already have been spending a record amount of money thus far this holiday season, spurred on by the extended “Black Friday” (we are using quotes because Black Friday sales began in early November), Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday…
Massachusetts House passes Supplemental Budget to close FY25
The Massachusetts House of Representatives have passed a supplemental budget to address deficiencies, to make new necessary investments, and to close the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25). The legislation appropriates $2.25 billion in gross spending, at a net cost…
Upcoming service changes during winter 2026
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced its service updates which go into effect on Sunday, December 14. Among these updates, 21 bus routes in total will increase frequency with 10 of those being upgraded to operate every 15…
Healey-Driscoll Administration releases statewide high school graduation framework
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released an initial statewide graduation framework designed to set nation-leading expectations and prepare all students for success after high school, regardless of their chosen career path. This framework, developed with the K-12 Statewide Graduation Council, represents…
Coastal Climate Resiliency issues at the center of theMassachusetts Metropolitan Beaches Commission annual hearing
The Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC) and Save the Harbor/Save the Bay hosted their annual hearing at the Massachusetts State House on the condition of the 15 metropolitan beaches stewarded by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). DCR’s new Commissioner,…
Massachusetts launches new campaign to support young adults in quitting vaping and nicotine
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), in partnership with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, has launched a new public health campaign to support young adults across Massachusetts to quit vaping and stop using other tobacco or nicotine products. The…