Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
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🏘️ Community
Lowell honored 31 veterans by unveiling new Hometown Heroes banners at JFK Plaza and City Hall.
Family members and city leaders attended the event, and the program—which started in 2023—has recognized 72 veterans overall.
🎓 Education
The former St. Jeanne D’Arc School is being renovated into a Special Education day school set to open by September 2027.
The project is funded with $9 million in city capital funds and state grants and will include asbestos removal, new electrification, and upgraded facilities.
Greater Lowell Technical High School and UMass Lowell are now an Early College program designated by the state.
The pilot for the 2025 to 2026 school year (with 240 students) lets students earn up to 30 college credits at no cost across Education, Engineering and Marketing and Business.
🎉 Lowell Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM May 30th – 12 AM Jun 1st — Warp and Weft — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with music and arts in downtown Lowell.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Experience a multi-day celebration of music and arts inspired by Jack Kerouac.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Ticketed event — Celebrate the creativity and spirit of Jack Kerouac with a vibrant mix of music and arts across Lowell.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM – 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity and spirit of Jack Kerouac at this vibrant multi-day music and arts festival.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
5 PM - 12 AM — Warp and Weft — Free entry — Celebrate music and arts inspired by the spirit of Jack Kerouac in downtown Lowell.
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