Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of July.
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🎓 Education
Two UMass Lowell faculty members have been named Fulbright scholars for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Management Associate Professor Jose Godinez will start his research in Murcia, Spain while Economics Professor Shakil Quayes will build a microfinance data platform in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
🏛️ Government
Markley Group launched (Keeping Lowell in the Loop) campaign Thursday to correct misinformation about its Lowell data center and urge officials to lift the moratorium imposed in March.
The campaign invites residents to sign a petition and share their concerns.
🏥 Health
Lowell has arranged for the Central Mass Mosquito Control Program to spray several city sites (including schools and cemeteries) to help prevent West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Spraying will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22 and finish by 11:00 p.m., with rescheduling to July 29 if weather delays services.
🎉 Lowell Events
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Lowell FanFest Soccer Watch Party
3 PM — Lowell Memorial Auditorium — General Admission — Celebrate the World Cup with live broadcasts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Dash Rip Rock Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Ticket price info not provided — Experience a night filled with punk rock, rockabilly, and southern rock from the legendary Dash Rip Rock.
Lowell Folk Festival 2026
6:15-7 p.m. — Boarding House Park — Free entry — MCV kicks off the festivities with a vibrant parade leading to the festival stage.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
Various times — Warp and Weft — Admission info not specified — Celebrate the creativity inspired by Jack Kerouac through music and arts in historic downtown Lowell.
The Town and The City Festival 2026
Multi-day event — Various venues — Free entry — Celebrate the spirit of Jack Kerouac with a diverse mix of music and arts throughout Lowell.
PINKNOISE at Taffeta
7:30 – 10:30 PM — Taffeta Music Hall — Tickets from $83 — Experience the electrifying performance of Pinknoise in Lowell's vibrant music scene.
Patty Pershayla Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Tickets from $71 — Experience an unforgettable night with Patty Pershayla in Lowell.
Geena Fontanella Concert
7:00–10:30 p.m. — Taffeta Music Hall — Tickets from $69 — Experience the unforgettable performance by Geena Fontanella in Lowell.
🏠 Lowell Real Estate
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