Brianna Rivera
June 9, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
The executive director of Quincy’s downtown group, The District, talks about Blues in The District, which kicks off its 2024 season on Friday, June 14 in Washington Park. She also talks about other events coming up this summer as well as the organization’s future home at 5th and Hampshire.
Read Full Article January 21, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
MRN’s J. Robert Gough talks to the executive director of The District as she steps into her new role just before the downtown organization’s annual meeting.
Read Full Article December 4, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Brianna Rivera has wanted to be executive director of The District since she was in high school. “Pretty much my young adulthood was spent volunteering downtown with my family,” Rivera said. “Setting up lights to light (Washington) Park, volunteering at the Blues (in the District), being a farmers’ market manager for two or…
Read Full Article January 10, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Two aldermen asked Quincy Mayor Mike Troup during Monday night’s meeting about questions they have received about the city’s health insurance plan. Troup responded by saying it will take a few days to fix the problems. The Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12, which represents the officers and supervisors with the…
Read Full Article January 9, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor
QUINCY — Brianna Rivera will make her first foray into politics when the Quincy City Council votes Monday night to approve her appointment as an alderman in the city’s 3rd Ward. However, she’ll be getting a little help from her brother. Jared Holbrook was elected as an alderman in the 3rd Ward in 2013. He lasted…
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