Mother remains convinced her son was murdered in Lynn 11 years ago
LYNN — To this day, Ann Roussin cries every night over her son’s death 11 years ago. “I’m brokenhearted still,” Roussin said. “I... Read more.
Lynn Schools is planning how to diversify its staff to better reflect its student body
LYNN — Nearly 85 percent of the student body at Lynn Public Schools is non-white, but the district’s teaching staff does not reflect that diversity, according... Read more.
Lynn Schools improve grade on MCAS
LYNN — This year’s report card from the state shows Lynn Public Schools has shown a significant improvement in meeting its achievement targets, but there’s... Read more.
Lynn ward councilor candidates debate crime, finances
LYNN — Eleven candidates vying for a seat on the City Council spoke on how to reduce violence in the city, address resident concerns, and how they would bring... Read more.
Lynn School Committee candidates debate equity in education
LYNN — Much of the focus of the School Committee candidates’ forum was on achieving equity in all students’ education. It was addressed during Monday... Read more.
Lynn faces potential multi-million dollar judgement
BOSTON — The Lynn City Council has quietly spent $450,000 to fight a lawsuit by a man who spent two decades in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. If Lynn... Read more.
General Electric will freeze pension plan for more than 20,000 employees
BOSTON — General Electric intends to freeze the pension plan for more than 20,000 employees, according to an announcement the company posted on its website Monday. ... Read more.
Lynn’s Pathways Inc. receives $100K grant for adult education and career training programs
LYNN — Pathways, Inc. Adult Education & Training has been awarded a $100,000 grant for programming that provides academic instruction and job training for... Read more.
Lynn Police: Four recent shootings were gang-affiliated
LYNN — Lynn Police said gangs are responsible for four shootings that occurred last month. There were two shootings on Harwood Street, one on Chatham Street and... Read more.
Lynn will take state fiscal recommendations into consideration
LYNN — The city’s fiscal stability officer has recommended that officials start to invest more into Lynn’s capital needs and infrastructure, which... Read more.