Perhaps it was fitting that the biggest moment in Jessica French’s rising career as a Boston DJ came at the TD Garden during an event that had a distinctive basketball theme. French, known professionally as DJ Frenchy, was tabbed by…
Category: News
Starbard says he’ll stay involved in community after leaving office
Ward 2 City Councilor Rick Starbard stunned the community when he wrote in his January newsletter that he would be stepping down at the end of 2023. Starbard is in his sixth year as a city councilor. He served for…
State Treasurer’s office launches small business toolkit and resource map
Massachusetts State Treasurer, Deborah B. Goldberg, recently announced the launch of the Treasurer’s Office’s newly designed Small Business Resource Toolkit website. The toolkit provides access to comprehensive resources and materials for small business owners and future entrepreneurs in Massachusetts. Under the…
Santa’s Helping Hands Scavenger Hunt for Children
Lynn Journal will publish twice monthly starting Friday, Jan. 13
Special to the Journal Independent Newspaper Group President Stephen Quigley has announced that the Lynn Journal will become a biweekly publication starting on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The Journal will be published every other Friday beginning on that date. The…
Mass Lottery to introduce its first $50 instant ticket
Calvani: Lynn’s players await new product Special to the Journal The Massachusetts State Lottery will soon be introducing its first $50 instant “scratch” ticket. Billion Dollar Extravaganza will offer over $1 billion in total winnings and feature the largest instant win prize…
Avery Excellence
Marquese Avery and Marvin Avery Jr. are emerging stars in their respective sports The fall sports season and the bragging rights in the Avery family of Lynn belonged to Marquese Avery. All Marquese did in his first season as a…
Lynn’s Devin Woolridge dances his way onto the big screen in Whitney Houston movie
Phunk Phenomenon Dance Complex choreographer and instructor Devin Woolridge of Lynn will appear in the Whitney Houston movie, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” which hits theaters nationwide on Friday. Woolridge, 37, was selected from hundreds of dancers who auditioned for…
Lynn’s Christmas Eve Parade set to start Saturday at 5 p.m.
Special To The Journal Lynn Christmas Eve Parade coordinators Jay Walsh and Jordan Avery said the annual parade will kick off on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. on Summer Street and proceed through the streets of Lynn. Santa and…
Toy Drive for Lynn Shelter Association
For 24 years Peter Mikedis and his family have organized annual Toy Drives to support various Lynn charities during Christmas. An outpouring of generosity from his friends and associates makes a difference to people in need during the Holiday Season. …