Lynn sees racial disparities in homeownership rates
LYNN — Despite being majority-minority, the homeownership rates in the city for minority populations lag behind the homeownership rate of white residents. According... Read more.
Lynn takes fight for peace to the streets
LYNN — More than 100 people took to the streets of the city Saturday in response to recent violence. Antonio Gutierrez, lead outreach advocate at Lynn Youth Street... Read more.
North Shore Community College sees enrollment uptick
LYNN — The classrooms are a little more crowded at North Shore Community College this semester. Enrollment has increased at the college by more than 10% this year... Read more.
Two Lynn departments get new directors
LYNN — Two city departments have new leadership. Both the Public Health and Parking departments have new directors after the appointments of Lisa Tobin and Jessica... Read more.
Fall Fest at Lynn Museum Friday
LYNN — Lynn Museum/LynnArts is hosting an event to celebrate the fall season Friday. Fall Fest is a free event running from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Lynn Museum at 590... Read more.
O’Brien to retire early after a half-century in politics
LYNN — A long-serving local public official is calling it a career. John O’Brien, 72, has spent nearly all of his adult life in elected office, first on the... Read more.
Demonstrators rally to draw attention to King’s Beach pollution
LYNN — More than 40 demonstrators lined up on Lynn Shore Drive Wednesday, calling for action to tackle the century-long issue of pollution at King’s Beach. “A... Read more.
Lynn ready to march against gun violence
LYNN — After a number of recent violent incidents in the city, the community is taking to the streets to call for an end to gun violence. City leaders, including... Read more.
City granted $550,000 to develop urban tree canopy
LYNN — The city is taking part in some shady business. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has granted Lynn a $550,000 grant to fund urban-forestry... Read more.
Pilot program to crack down on illegal parking at Lynn school
LYNN — The city has a new system for keeping tabs on illegal parking around schools. A new pilot program at the Harrington Elementary School is using two devices... Read more.