Nonprofit SPURs volunteers into action
I had first heard about SPUR when I was covering a story about a mural unveiling the nonprofit had collaborated on with Lynn artist Michael Aghahowa. Getting to... Read more.
Remembering another star in the sky
Although just 10 months apart, Tyler Joyce was not just my older cousin. He felt like another brother of mine. We were together essentially from birth and throughout... Read more.
Jah’Nyah Spencer explores her many creative sides
Jah’Nyah Spencer is a local visual artist and a junior at Lesley University, where she studies illustration. She has lived in the city ever since she was in... Read more.
Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life
Sabrina Silveira is a first-generation Brazilian-American woman who was born in Salem. She lives in Peabody and graduated from Veterans Memorial High School in 2015.... Read more.
Local businesses have opportunity to win free video production
LYNN — Francois Visuals and Lynn Main Streets have teamed up to allow five owners of small businesses in the city access to professional video production to help... Read more.
It’s all Simlish to me
In defense of ‘The Sims 4’ Fringuelli: I, unlike many players of the “Sims” games, hopped on the bandwagon pretty late. The numbers on my Electronic Arts... Read more.
Aiming for affirmation: Artist Michael Aghahowa hopes to inspire youth of Lynn
LYNN — Despite the heat, a crowd of people came together Wednesday morning to witness the dedication of local artist Michael Aghahowa’s latest mural, “Affirmations... Read more.
Valente: To my bullies, thank you
Growing up, I was taught that bullying was never OK. Today I agree with that sentiment, although I’m sure as a child I had a few bullying tendencies that I outgrew... Read more.