Having filled his own cup, Christopher Gomez is now focused on extending a helping hand and supporting others … [Read more...] about Christopher Gomez: More than just a trainer
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Sister act: St. Mary’s honors its nuns
Paul HalloranSALEM — St. Mary’s School presented the Cardinal Cushing Award to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and the … [Read more...] about Sister act: St. Mary’s honors its nuns
Hot (or cold) off the presses: Item Cafe opens its doors on Exchange Street
Matteo Valente“This is great for the community.” “Can’t recommend enough!” “Definitely our new go-to spot!” These are some … [Read more...] about Hot (or cold) off the presses: Item Cafe opens its doors on Exchange Street
Lynn’s Jah’Nyah Spencer to release debut single ‘Latté’
Matteo ValenteLYNN — Visual artist Jah'Nyah Spencer will release her debut single, “Latté,” to the public on Oct. 1. She … [Read more...] about Lynn’s Jah’Nyah Spencer to release debut single ‘Latté’
Short Stories: I’m allergic to you
Sidnee ShortI’ve been covered in hives for weeks now. From the soles of my feet to my scalp I’m itchy, I’m red, and … [Read more...] about Short Stories: I’m allergic to you
GALA opens two new galleries for October
Emily RosenbergLYNN — The Galleries at LynnArts (GALA) recently unveiled two exhibits for October — Wicked Whimsy and Wonder, … [Read more...] about GALA opens two new galleries for October
Hasak: What does a photographer do on vacation?
Spenser HasakIn July, I went on vacation with my wife, Casey, and a group of friends to the south of France for a wedding, … [Read more...] about Hasak: What does a photographer do on vacation?
Beyond the frame with Nehemiah Brent
Matteo ValenteNehemiah Brent is quite the talented image-maker with a creative perspective. You don’t believe me? Well, his … [Read more...] about Beyond the frame with Nehemiah Brent
Poetry Salon begins new season on small press poets
For the ItemOn Thursday, Sept. 19, the Poetry Salon will begin its new season, featuring the work of poet Richard … [Read more...] about Poetry Salon begins new season on small press poets
Nonprofit SPURs volunteers into action
Matteo ValenteI had first heard about SPUR when I was covering a story about a mural unveiling the nonprofit had … [Read more...] about Nonprofit SPURs volunteers into action
SHORT: To pack or to procrastinate
Sidnee ShortI truly believe I’m not being dramatic when I say every time somebody has to pack, an angel loses its … [Read more...] about SHORT: To pack or to procrastinate
Short: Confessions of a shopaholic
Sidnee ShortMy name is Sidnee, and I’m a shopaholic. I was doing some chores around my apartment the other day and … [Read more...] about Short: Confessions of a shopaholic
Remembering another star in the sky
Matteo ValenteAlthough just 10 months apart, Tyler Joyce was not just my older cousin. He felt like another brother of mine. … [Read more...] about Remembering another star in the sky
Boys & Girls Club of Lynn provdes expanded programming
Paul HalloranThe Boys & Girls Club of Lynn is providing expanded programming and opportunities for teen members again … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Club of Lynn provdes expanded programming
Short: She ❤️ New York
Sidnee ShortLast month, for the first time in my life, I went to the Big Apple. The melting pot. The city that never … [Read more...] about Short: She ❤️ New York
SHORT: A monolingual girl in a multilingual world
Sidnee ShortNo hablo español. That means “I don’t speak Spanish” in Spanish. I just googled it. I went to New Jersey … [Read more...] about SHORT: A monolingual girl in a multilingual world
Graffiti gets down in Lynn’s Final Friday
Sidnee ShortLYNN — Now, this is a story all about how, graffiti is street art and popular now. The Lynn Museum held the … [Read more...] about Graffiti gets down in Lynn’s Final Friday
Marblehead Poets bare their souls
Lauren DiMarcoMARBLEHEAD — Katie Rogers has been living in town for the past six years and is a wife and mother in the … [Read more...] about Marblehead Poets bare their souls
Jah’Nyah Spencer explores her many creative sides
Matteo ValenteJah'Nyah Spencer is a local visual artist and a junior at Lesley University, where she studies illustration. … [Read more...] about Jah’Nyah Spencer explores her many creative sides
International cuisine is music to downtown Lynn
Sidnee ShortLYNN — As the Phinix Lounge nears its third anniversary of providing international cuisine in a variety of … [Read more...] about International cuisine is music to downtown Lynn