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Friday, May 15th, 2026

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Good morning, Lowell. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Sen. Howard announced the fifth Annual Diaper Drive with The Wish Project to help local families in need. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6 at Cawley Memorial Stadium (424 Douglas Road) in Lowell.  Inside Lowell

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Lowell Summer Music Series returns to Boarding House Park from July 11 through mid September with nationally touring artists including Graham Nash, Iron and Wine, and Margo Price. Limited Season Pass Memberships offering nearly 50% off all shows will go on sale Friday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m.  Inside Lowell

EDUCATION NEWS

  • UMass Lowell will hold graduation ceremonies today and tomorrow for 4,250 students, including 243 with a 4.0 GPA and 878 first-generation graduates. Distinguished speakers share insights on their campus experiences as graduates celebrate academic success.  Inside Lowell

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate creativity through diverse music and art inspired by Jack Kerouac.

    Sun, 5/17/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and arts across Lowell's downtown venues.

    Mon, 5/18/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac through a vibrant mix of music and arts in downtown Lowell.

    Wed, 5/20/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts in downtown Lowell.

    Fri, 5/22/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts in downtown Lowell.

    Sat, 5/23/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with diverse music and arts in downtown Lowell.

    Sun, 5/24/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the creative spirit of Jack Kerouac through diverse music and arts in historic Lowell.

    Mon, 5/25/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Tickets available — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a diverse mix of music and arts throughout downtown Lowell.

    Tue, 5/26/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and art in historic downtown Lowell.

    Wed, 5/27/26

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  • The Town and The City Festival 2026

    5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and arts in downtown Lowell.

    Fri, 5/29/26

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