Lowell unites to host benefit concert in support of detained journalist in Russia

Lowell unites to host benefit concert in support of detained journalist in Russia

LOWELL — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has worked out of Russia for six years, covering news within the country and the former Soviet Union, from which his parents hail. Much of his recent reporting has centered around the war in Ukraine. Gershkovich was suddenly arrested in late March on espionage charges, leading to national calls for his release and campaigns in support of his release. Despite the uproar, Gershkovich remains i…