In 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?
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Beyond the frame with Nehemiah Brent
Matteo Valente
Nehemiah 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 Item
On 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 Valente
I 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 Short
I 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 Short
My 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 Valente
Although 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 Halloran
The 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 Short
Last 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 Short
No 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
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Graffiti gets down in Lynn’s Final Friday
Sidnee Short
LYNN — 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 DiMarco
MARBLEHEAD — 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 Valente
Jah'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 Short
LYNN — 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
Short: Life’s a beach
Sidnee Short
The first time I ever saw the ocean was summer 2010, when my family took a weeklong trip to Disney World. I … [Read more...] about Short: Life’s a beach
Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life
Matteo Valente
Sabrina Silveira is a first-generation Brazilian-American woman who was born in Salem. She lives in Peabody … [Read more...] about Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life
Short: She’s fixated on fixation
Sidnee Short
I accidentally gave myself iron-deficiency anemia at 16 years old. Iron-deficiency anemia is when you … [Read more...] about Short: She’s fixated on fixation
Driving on the road to success
Stuart Foster and Emilia Sun
Stuart Foster: I lived in Beirut, Lebanon when most of the people in my hometown were getting their … [Read more...] about Driving on the road to success
Mystery author takes inspiration from the North Shore
Sidnee Short
LYNN — Lynn native Michael Walsh talked with The Item Friday, and unraveled the mystery of what it’s like to … [Read more...] about Mystery author takes inspiration from the North Shore
Short: Serving time
Sidnee Short
“Hi, how’s everyone doing tonight?” I say to my newly seated table of four. “Hungry!” says the older … [Read more...] about Short: Serving time