What is a Progressive Position on Housing?

Join JP Progressives for a community conversation with housing and policy experts on What is a Progressive Housing Policy The City of Boston is rapidly becoming more unequal and segregated than at any time in its recent history. Boston is one of the least affordable major housing markets in the world, and Massachusetts is oneContinue reading →

Dracut Food Pantry “Can You Help?” Open House

The Board of Directors of the Dracut Food Pantry would like to invite you to attend our “Can You Help?” Open House on May 1st from 5 to 7pm. The Dracut Food Pantry is located at 1934 Lakeview Avenue, behind Owen and Ollie’s Restaurant. We are excited to invite the public to our open houseContinue reading →

Downtown Lowell First Thursdays

Happy to share the dates for Downtown Lowell First Thursdays 2019 Season: May 2 - Games People Play June 6 - Live Music July 4 (we will skip this one, due to the national holiday) August 1 - Tapestry of Textiles September 5 - Photo Op! October 3 - Fall Carnival The events will beContinue reading →

Emerge Springing Into Action Spring Fundraiser

We are teaming up with Senate President Karen Spilka to host one of our most ambitious fundraisers this season. The money raised at this event will go toward Emerge Massachusetts' mission of increasing the number of Democratic women leaders from diverse backgrounds in public office through recruitment, training, and providing a powerful network. Join usContinue reading →

4th Annual Lowell Sustainability Summit

How can Lowell transition to clean energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote an effective response to climate change? Let's find out together. You're invited to a morning of networking, collaborative conversation, and engaging presentations featuring a keynote address from UML Professor and Climate Change Initiative Director, Dr. Juliette Rooney-Varga! Where: Lowell Telemedia CenterContinue reading →

Points of Light Lantern Celebration volunteer

Do you like the Points of Light Lantern Celebration? Of course you do! Can you pledge a couple hours the day of to help make it happen? It's a really fun day and we need more people to make it possible this year. We need you! https://goo.gl/forms/2aTMeE0A28rvfJ5l1

March for Science Boston – Cambridge 2019 Rally

It's time for the 2019 March for Science Boston - Cambridge! In 2017 and 2018, thousands of us came to defend Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) as well as the climate and environment. We want to do it again: bring attention to important issues and push for evidence-based policy. On Saturday, May 4th, 2019,Continue reading →

May Day Labor Panel

FEATURING Robert Forrant Jeannette Huezo Traci Parker Elizabeth Pellerito Join us for this panel on the history of May Day (May 1) and Lowell's connections to the events that took place in Haymarket Square in Chicago on May 4, 1886. What, to the American worker, do either of these events mean today? Saturday, May 4,Continue reading →

May Day Labor Discussion and Panel

Join Lowell National Historical Park on May 4th at 2 p.m. for a special panel discussion on the history of May Day and Lowell's connections to the events that took place in Haymarket Square in Chicago on May 4, 1886. What, to the American worker, do either of these events mean today? The panel will feature local experts Robert Forrant,Continue reading →

Light and Restoration: A Benefit Concert

ugh the worst of winter is behind us, many are still rebuilding their lives after the devastation of the 2018 Merrimack Valley gas explosions. Koleinu, Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus, and Temple Emanu-El join forces to present Light and Restoration: A Benefit Concert for our Neighbors in the Merrimack Valley. The concert will include choral musicContinue reading →