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Beyond Walls launches six downtown murals

August 1, 2026

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Beyond Walls to launch six new large-scale murals downtown

Beyond Walls kicks off its annual Classroom to the Streets program Monday, Aug. 3, bringing more than six new large-scale murals to downtown Lynn over two weeks. The program, which runs through Aug. 15, pairs local, national and international artists with Lynn educators and students to create public art. A mural from an earlier round, Bublegum's "Ornamental Turtle," won the Silver Award for the Northeast Region at the National Mural Awards in May.

Itemlive

Police Logs: arrests and incidents from Thursday, July 30

Lynn Police made several arrests July 30, including drug distribution, trespassing warrants, credit card/identity fraud, and a reported motor vehicle theft.

Itemlive (The Daily Item)

Lynn resident pleads guilty to illegal reentry in federal court

Yodenny Michael Baez-Cabrera, 41, of Lynn, pleaded guilty July 31 in Boston federal court to unlawfully reentering the U.S. after a prior deportation.

United States Department of Justice

Brown Bag Mobile Market offers free groceries Aug. 1

Phoenix Food Hub at 8 Silsbee St. held its Brown Bag Mobile Market Saturday from 9-10 a.m., giving out free grocery bags with no age or income requirements.

Lynn Community TV

Afro-Cuban music workshop with Sandy Pérez comes to The Vault

The Lynn Music Foundation hosted an Afro-Cuban music workshop with percussionist Sandy Pérez at LynnArts' Vault Theatre Saturday, offering beginner and intermediate sessions.

Lynn Community TV

Tennis in the Parks summer session continues at Bowzer Complex

Lynn Parks & Recreation ran adult and youth beginner tennis sessions at the Bowzer Complex Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lynn Community TV

Nightshade Noodle Bar releases August dining reservations

The downtown Lynn restaurant opened its next block of reservations for August seafood tasting menus starting Saturday at 11 a.m.

Tock

Diamond District colonial hosts Saturday open house

An open house runs Saturday, Aug. 1, from 1:30-3 p.m. for a colonial home at 8 Spinney Path in Lynn's Diamond District.

Freedom Realty Group

Salvation Army's Stuff the Bus drive collects school supplies

The Salvation Army of Lynn held its Stuff the Bus school-supply drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lynnway Walmart to help fill backpacks for Greater Lynn students.

Lynn Community TV

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