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Opinion: Corruption at Lawrence, MA City Hall cheats underprivileged children
Published on 21 Feb, 2012 at 9:04 in Community Stories, General, Northeast | Viewed 175 times | No Comments
By Dalia Diaz RUMBO This is a different kind of corruption, but corruption nevertheless. A few weeks ago, I wrote about 97 tickets to see Disney on Ice on February 23 that were available through the Recreation Department at a cost of $20 each including transportation for that price. Since they had not been advertised
First Latina US Attorney in MA, Carmen Ortiz, to speak as part of lecture series
Rumbo News LAWRENCE — Carmen Ortiz, the first Hispanic and the first woman to represent Massachusetts as United States (U.S.) Attorney, will be the featured speaker at Northern Essex Community College’s White Fund Lecture Series on Friday, February 17 from 8:45 to 10 a.m. at the Lawrence High School/ Performing Arts Academy, 70-72 Parish Road,
In Lawrence, MA, controversy keeps us alive
Editorial Rumbo Looking back at the year that just ended, we cannot honestly say that it was a very good year for Lawrence, especially for some Lawrencians. Certainly, while some of the goals for the City of Lawrence were accomplished; those same accomplishments left some citizens in a grim situation. It is not a secret
Hispanics in Massachusetts Burdened by Asthma
Published on 14 Nov, 2011 at 21:37 in Community Stories, Health, Northeast | Viewed 70 times | No Comments
Rumbo LAWRENCE — The American Lung Association released a new report, Luchando por el Aire: The Burden of Asthma on Hispanics, which provides an overview of the complex biological, environmental, political and cultural factors that increase asthma’s burden on the Hispanic population in Massachusetts and across the country. This report is part of the Lung
Latino Appointed New Veterans Services Director
Published on 8 Nov, 2011 at 2:19 in Business, Community Stories, Northeast | Viewed 81 times | No Comments
By Dalia Díaz Rumbo News LAWRENCE, MA — The Lawrence City Council will be considering the appointment of Retired Sergeant First Class Jaime L. Melendez, Jr. who was Mayor William Lantigua’s choice as Director of Veterans Services. Sgt. Melendez was born in Lawrence, attending grammar school in this city and later graduating from high school
Marchers against domestic violence take to the streets in Lawrence
Published on 7 Oct, 2011 at 1:35 in Community Stories, Health, Northeast, Women | Viewed 50 times | No Comments
By Alberto Suris Rumbo News LAWRENCE — As the City of Lawrence continues to grieve over recent deaths linked to domestic violence, this year’s annual “Brides’ March” offered a much-needed opportunity to foster awareness and healing from the crisis of domestic violence. The Brides’ March is a walk held each year in a number of
War of words between Lawrence, MA’s Dominicans and Puerto Ricans
Published on 15 Aug, 2011 at 1:36 in Community Stories, Diversity, Northeast | Viewed 82 times | No Comments
by José Alfonso García Rumbo LAWRENCE, MA — The humiliating and discriminatory remarks by Rev. Edwin Rodriguez and his followers against Dominicans are not an attack from the Puerto Rican Community. In his radio show on Saturday, July 23rd. Rev. Edwin Rodriguez blasted again with derogatory accusations against Dominicans residing in Lawrence, MA. He charged
Merrimack Valley YMCA announces new health & wellness program for Latino families
Published on 28 Jun, 2011 at 22:09 in Community Stories, Health, Northeast | Viewed 70 times | No Comments
Rumbo News LAWRENCE, MA — The Merrimack Valley YMCA was recently awarded a grant through a partnership with the National Latino Children’s Institute and the YMCA of the USA to extend healthy lifestyles outreach to families in the greater Lawrence community. The grant will allow the Y to launch a new program Salsa, Sabor y
Two Latino Lawrence Grads Overcome Challenges to Stand Out
Published on 2 Jun, 2011 at 0:32 in Community Stories, Education, Northeast | Viewed 63 times | No Comments
Rumbo LAWRENCE, MA – Over 1000 students graduated from Northern Essex Community College on Saturday, May 21. While each has their own story filled with challenges and triumphs, there are two students who stand out. Rossy Gutierrez and Franklin Burgos, both of Lawrence, faced many obstacles on the path to higher education but both graduated and
Volunteerism brings Aramark office workers into heart of communities
Published on 26 May, 2011 at 1:36 in Community Stories, Northeast, Philanthropy | Viewed 103 times | No Comments
By. J. Smith El Hispano Philadelphia — Beginning with the wealthy Financier Stephen Girard, who fought a late- eighteenth century plague with the aid of a couple of French-immigrant doctors and Minister Richard Allen; and continuing on with such figures as Soap manufacturer Joseph Fels, Bethlehem Steel founder Joseph Wharton, and oilman Joseph Pew, Philadelphia’s
