There was no sub-stitute for Tony Lena

Sophia Harris | July 24

For decades, Tony Lena’s was a place where customers came for an Italian, a Steak Bomb or a slice of pizza….

Marblehead approves FY27 water and sewer rates

Sophia Harris | July 23

MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Water and Sewer Commission has approved new water and sewer rates for Fiscal…

Vigil set for Saturday amid nationwide demonstrations

For the Item | July 23

MARBLEHEAD — A community vigil is planned for Saturday, July 25, at 5 p.m. in Marblehead as part of a…

Peabody farm egg-sasperated by abandoned rooster surge

Amanda Lurey | July 23

PEABODY — Wood Family Farm, located at 278 Forest St., is asking the public to stop abandoning unwanted…

Lynn awarded $170,000 for projects

Dylan Pichnarcik | July 23

LYNN — The city was awarded $170,000 from the state legislature for funding of projects in Lynn Lynn was…

School Street Foods will return to Lynnfield

Deyscha Smith | July 23

LYNNFIELD — It’s been over a month since a 19-year-old drunk driver crashed into School Street Foods, but…

Moroccan soccer star gets a taste of Marblehead

Sophia Harris | July 24

MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead’s Grab The Bagel has built a loyal following on the North Shore over the past…

Bad weather, good times in Lynn Woods

Freddi Triback | July 24

LYNN — Afternoon thundershowers just wouldn’t dampen the spirit of Lynn Woods runners this week. As…

Barrett: Who’s next in Title Town?

Joey Barrett | July 23

Not to sound too much like someone who gnaws on buttered lobster with a golden spoon, but have you noticed…

Marblehead officials outline upgrades for Seaside, Gatchell’s baseball fields

Sophia Harris | July 23

MARBLEHEAD — An $83,410 renovation of Seaside Park’s baseball field is expected to begin in late August…

Why accelerated BSN programs are becoming Massachusetts’ fastest response to the nursing shortage

The rise of flexible CMHC master’s programs across Massachusetts

Will Boston Be A Good World Cup Host?

Dr. Amanda Ritvo’s tick talk on how to stay safe this summer

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 30

MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Board of Health met to discuss a number of community health related topics…

Kicking off the summer season at Crowninshield and Gerry Islands

For the Item | June 29

MARBLEHEAD –  To the members of our community: With the advent of warm weather, more and more of you will…

Peabody budget cuts reach $340,000

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 22

PEABODY — The Finance Committee of Peabody met again to review the 2027 Fiscal Year budget, continuing the…

Backpacks top wish list in Peabody

Amanda Lurey | July 21

PEABODY — As families begin preparing for the new school year, Citizens Inn and No Child Goes Hungry in…

Essex Tech grad rides her way to University of New Hampshire

Olivia Haydar | July 15

LYNN — Recent Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School graduate Savannah Finnegan has set her…

Saugus Police give a safety lesson

Elizabeth Della Piana | July 23

SAUGUS — The Saugus Police Department, in connection with the Saugus Public Library, took a trip to the…

Stone Zoo checks out Saugus Library

Elizabeth Della Piana | July 15

SAUGUS — Wide-eyed children leaned forward Wednesday morning at the Saugus Public Library as an unusual…

Marblehead Water and Sewer helps host wastewater film screening

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | July 6

MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Water and Sewer Commission is helping to hold a free screening of the…

Peabody’s Olio introduces weekday package for budget-conscious couples

Amanda Lurey | July 21

PEABODY — Downtown event venue Olio has introduced a new, all-inclusive package built around affordability,…

Saugus Hooters flies the coop

Elizabeth Della Piana | June 26

SAUGUS — Hooters has officially closed its last three locations in Massachusetts, including the first to…

Peabody budget cuts reach $340,000

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 22

PEABODY — The Finance Committee of Peabody met again to review the 2027 Fiscal Year budget, continuing the…

Commentary: Get off your high (Trojan) horses about ‘The Odyssey’

Guest Commentary | July 23

Abigail AuYeung There’s been a lot of online discourse about how unfaithful Christopher Nolan’s film…

Commentary: Air conditioning alone won’t save us from killer heat

Guest Commentary | July 23

Sara Yassi From my desk in London, I’ve watched Los Angeles with a jolt of recognition. As dangerous heat…

Commentary: Government-owned AI is a terrible idea

Guest Commentary | July 22

Michael R. Bloomberg In the push to regulate artificial intelligence, a dangerous idea is gaining ground in…

Photos: Getting warmed up for the Fourth

Spenser Hasak | July 3

LYNN — The celebration of America’s 250th birthday got off to an early start with the Lynn/Swampscott…

Built in Lynn, ROOTed in community

Matteo Valente | July 2

For the ON ROOT team, success was never measured by how far they could get from Lynn. It was measured by…

The photographer’s pics of the month: June

Spenser Hasak | June 25

This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…

Lynn’s Ephemeral Jess blends art, community, and culture

Matteo Valente | June 11

For Jessica Cruz, also known as Ephemeral Jess, art has never been just about paint on a canvas. It’s…