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The Galleries at LynnArts (GALA) proudly announce a new exhibition by artists Tamara Wolfson, David LaChapelle, and photographer David Alexander at Christopher’s Cafe, 2 Lewis St., Lynn. Patrons can admire 16 new oil paintings of...

Christopher J. Merken of Rosemont, Pennsylvania graduated cum laude from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in May 2020, where he served on the Law Review and as president of the Pro Bono Society. He is...

PEABODY – Taking a cruise to Alaska is no small feat, but Thelma Kropp Taylor did it with ease, energy, and enthusiasm – and at age 94. Accompanied by her children and grandchildren, Thelma was...

Juvenile Aid Scholarship Organization applications are being accepted from Lynn, Salem, Nahant, Swampscott and Marblehead Jewish high school seniors. Prior scholarship recipients and current college undergrads may also apply. Students can apply online at www.Juvenileaid.org/scholarships...

David Follick was recently named assistant vice president of Academic Services at Nassau Community College where he is also Dean of Admissions. David is a graduate of Marblehead High School and the University of Massachu­setts....

The University of Haifa will confer an honorary doctorate on Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow in recognition of his global leadership in higher education, redefining the critical role universities play in developing and sustaining...

Karen and Steve Solomon of Marblehead, Debbie Mendelson Ponn of Danvers and David Ponn of Lynnfield are excited to announce the engagement of their children Hannah Belle Solomon and Brett Alexander Ponn. Hannah and Brett are...

Rabbi Jessica Lowenthal has been selected to take part in the18Doors Rukin Rabbinic Fellowship Program, which launched with a virtual kickoff retreat earlier this month. “As the Jewish community continues to reflect the diversity within...

As a former restaurant owner and the director of the Culinary Arts Program at Youth Link, Matthew Swartz of Swampscott knows his way around the kitchen. One of the first lessons he teaches his students at...

PEABODY – Ruth Riceman was not sure what to expect before her hour-long talk on the “History of Quilting” at a recent gathering at Kaplan Estates. So, she was pleasantly surprised when all the men...