Swampscott hits used car dealer with violation notice
SWAMPSCOTT — A Humphrey Street used car dealer has been hit with a violation notice from the town for having too many cars for sale on its property. The violation... Read more.
Lynn man charged with five convenience store robberies
LYNN — Police have linked a 46-year-old man arrested last week for robbing a convenience store at gunpoint to four other store robberies that were committed over... Read more.
Gunfire breaks out in Lynn apartment building
LYNN — Police are investigating a shooting that took place inside a Neptune Boulevard apartment building Sunday evening. Police responded to 160 Neptune Blvd.... Read more.
Hundreds volunteer at Lynn’s MLK Day of Service
LYNN — Lynn English High School junior Julianna Romero chose to spend her break from school on Martin Luther King Jr. Day crafting valentines for military veterans... Read more.
isms through a prism: Heterosexism: Who’s to say what’s normal?
For the past couple of years, I’ve been writing a bi-weekly column and have intentionally steered clear of offering commentary on any local topics that the... Read more.
Lynn Schools receives $150K grant to increase bilingual staff
LYNN — Lynn Public Schools has been awarded a $150,000 state grant that is aimed at increasing the district’s number of bilingual educators. Administrative... Read more.
Man in critical condition after Swampscott car crash
SWAMPSCOTT — Police are investigating a single-car crash that left a 17-year-old Swampscott man seriously injured Saturday night. Police responded to the crash... Read more.
HUD commits $2 million to fight homelessness in Lynn, Peabody
BOSTON — A massive federal commitment to fight homelessness announced on Friday includes $2 million in aid to Lynn and Peabody organizations. The federal Housing... Read more.
Porthole development plans delayed in Lynn, more condos planned for nearby site
LYNN — Developer Patrick McGrath is planning to break ground on a $23 million, 80-unit condominium project on a Blossom Street site shortly, but his plans for... Read more.
Resident says Lynn City Council violated open meeting law
LYNN — Resident Joanne Lindner has filed an open meeting law complaint with the state against the Lynn City Council, which alleges proper notice was not given... Read more.