(Courtesy of millno5.com) this local coffee shop is introducing higher wages for its employees by implementing a 15% fair wage fee Emily Teague Connector Contributor Amidst the challenges of the ongoing pandemic and labor shortage that have been particularly difficult on the food service industry, Lowell coffee shops are creating and fostering workplaces that treat and…
Ten student favorite spots to eat in Lowell
Top Donut, located 700 Aiken Street, Lowell, Mass. (Courtesy of greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau) Marilyn Saha Connector Staff Sick of dining hall food? Want to try something new? Just hungry right now? These are ten favorite spots to eat as told by the students here at UMass Lowell. Finding amazing food places…
Brewing up some poetry
Mariah Alix Connector Contributor Hiding within the streets of Lowell are an assortment of the arts, spoken word and competitive poetry being one of them. Downtown Lowell itself holds the wonderful Brew’d Awakening on Market Street, which holds an open mic and poetry slam every first and third Tuesday of each month from 6 to…
UPDATED: Downtown Lowell for the under-21 crowd
*Note: Article has been updated 25 March 2015 to include additional happenings. Thanks to Craig H. for the suggestions. Regina Alongi and Jen Desrosiers Connector Editors Downtown Lowell has a thriving late-night scene, bars and nightclubs galore. From throwing back a few drinks at Finn’s to listening to local bands at the Last Safe and…
Light up for the holidays
Amaris Torres Connector Staff The Lowell community came together to kick off the holiday season during the City of Lights Parade and Holiday Celebration on Nov. 29 with a day full of fun, food and activities for all. The parade started at 4:30 p.m. on Jackson Street, and every participant did an amazing job. Live…
