The Rev. Paul Ritt, pastor of Our Lady of Assumption Church in Lynnfield, said to the assemblage early in the funeral Mass that Jerry Waldron was “a remarkable man.” The Rev. Ritt continued in his extolment, “Today we are here…
David Brown Jr., a football and basketball superstar during his career at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, has been selected as a captain of the 2026 Bentley University football team. Brown was elected by a vote of the returning…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When the Lynn Journal sat down with Winthrop’s high-profile actor Shahjehan Khan for an interview last year, he was basking in the glow of his breakout role in Netflix’s No. 1-rated movie, “Aftermath.” The ascension toward the top tier of…
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,…
The City of Lynn has issued an official advisory regarding a schedule change for the Department of Public Works (DPW). Effective Monday, July 6, the DPW front office will operate under a new, standardized weekly schedule. The New DPW Front…
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…