Gun violence prompts Lynn vigil for peace
LYNN — Dozens of people gathered outside City Hall Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil for peace. The vigil was organized in response to a pair of shootings... Read more.
New Lynn City Council, School Committee inaugurated
LYNN – The latest iterations of the City Council and School Committee were sworn into office in a ceremony at Lynn Memorial Auditorium Tuesday night. In his address,... Read more.
Lynn moving to digital parking permits
The City of Lynn’s resident parking permits are going online. Effective Jan. 1, residents who live on streets requiring parking permits must register their vehicles... Read more.
Most diverse Lynn City Council to be inaugurated Tuesday
A new era will be ushered into the City of Lynn with the inauguration of the latest iteration of the City Council. Three new council members will be inaugurated... Read more.
My Brother’s Table to undergo renovations
The Lynn My Brother’s Table soup kitchen will soon undergo major renovations. Dianne Kuzia Hills, executive director of My Brother’s Table, said that... Read more.
Community rallies around families of shooting victims
The Lynn community is rallying to support the families of the two teens fatally shot on Camden Avenue on Wednesday night. A number of fundraisers have been organized... Read more.
Obed Matul to make history as Lynn’s first Latino city councilor
History will be made Tuesday night when Obed Matul is sworn in as Lynn’s first Latino city councilor. The November elections created the most diverse City Council... Read more.
Two dead in second night of gun violence in Lynn
For the second night in a row, gun violence rocked Lynn as two teenagers were shot and killed Wednesday night on Camden Street. According to a press release from... Read more.
Three injured in Lynn shooting Tuesday night
Three people were injured in a shooting outside a Lynn Pizza Hut on Tuesday night. Lynn Police responded to a reported shooting at 39 State St. at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday.... Read more.
John O’Brien, long-time register of deeds, stepping down Dec. 31
After more than 50 years of public service, Southern Essex Register of Deeds John O’Brien is stepping down effective Dec. 31. In a letter to The Item, O’Brien... Read more.