Ft. Lorenzo Recupero, creator of the Chelsea Poetry Walk

Over 20 small businesses in Downtown, Chelsea will be participating in the Chelsea Poetry Walk , from August 7th-September 30th, displaying poems written by residents of all ages in their window fronts. The creator, Lorenzo Recupero is a Chelsea Native, a writer for the Everett Leader Herald and more. He stopped by to talk about journalism, growing up in Chelsea and more.

Timestamps below:

0-10 min| the inspiration behind the event and the grant writing process. 15 mins| Lorenzo’s introduction to journalism, writing for the Boston Globe, Heavyweight champion John Ruiz article, Reporting on the opening of Encore casino & it’s impact. 30 mins| the state of Journalism today, the difference between opinions and journalism. 40 mins| Lorenzo tells the story of his mother giving birth to him at home in Chelsea (literally born & raised in Chelsea, not a big hospital in Boston) & how his father became a city councilor in Chelsea. 52 mins| growing up as a 1st generation Sicilian - Puerto Rican. 1 hr| we nerd out and Lorenzo shares 2 of his favorite historical facts about Chelsea.

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