Mayor Sokhary Chau hosted a Back-to-School Block Party at Sheehy Park on Aug. 27 that provided both fun and school supplies for the city’s students as they kick off the new school year. Lowell ...

LOWELL — The countdown is on to the end of summer vacation and the return of more than 14,000 Lowell public school students to the classroom. But first, it’s time to party.

After a few years of reduced social activities and with ever-increasing costs of everything, local summer activities have become a popular way for businesses, organizations and families to break up ...