'Race Against Time': Bakers Island Light Station Restoration Campaign

Essex Heritage said it secured two grants to help launch "urgent" repairs necessary for one of the nation's oldest lighthouses.

Lifebridge North Shore Raises $170K At 'Together For Women' Event

More than 240 guests gathered at Salem's Hawthorne Hotel to support vulnerable women in the region.

Swampscott Church Offers Paper-Shredding Event

Swampscott First Church is sponsoring the event on May 31.

Salem Arts Festival Returns For 17th Year During 'Vital' Time

The indoor and outdoor festival is set for downtown near Old Town Hall on June 6 through June 8.

Salem Goes Green For 'Living Expo' This Weekend

More than two dozen vendors will be at Old Town Hall and Derby Square to provide interactive recycling and sustainability tips.

Salem Walks In Solidarity Against Domestic Violence

The 33rd Annual Healing Abuse Working For Change Walk and 5K is set for June at the Salem Common.

Salem Veteran Awarded Purple Heart After Afghanistan Tour

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to highlight a few remarkable veterans and active-duty military members from our state.

Beverly Bootstraps Director To Lead Salem Boys & Girls Club

Sue Gabriel will replace the retiring Joanne Scott as the executive director of the Salem Boys & Girls Club.

Salem Chamber Award Winners Celebrated At Peabody Essex Museum Dinner

Winners were chosen through a public voting process that saw over 2,000 votes cast by members of the broader Salem community.

Leader Of MA Corps of Fire Chaplains A 'Compassionate Presence'

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local first responders who are making a positive impact in their communities.

Salem's Artists' Row Readies To Kick Off 2025 Outdoor Season

This city-sponsored art space showcases artist maker spaces and store fronts as well as live music, food and interactive demonstrations.

Salem Seeks Host Families For Japan Sister City Student Exchange

Host families are sought for 28 middle-school students, aged 13-14, for a week of English language and cultural immersion in July.

Saltonstall Kindergarteners Have Winner With 'Chicken Nugget' Dinner

The kindergarteners won the city's DPW vehicle naming contest with "Chicken Nugget" unveiled on Tuesday morning.

Salem Launches April Diaper Drive For Families In Need

Those looking to donate can drop off diapers at five locations throughout the Witch City.

39 Salem Temporary Units For Unhoused Residents Planned

Centerboard said the housing is expected to be completed within four months, offering immediate relief to needy families.

Salem First Muster To Include Black Hawk Helicopter, Cannon Salute

The April 12 event is also set to include an Air Force F16 flyover, parade and military displays.

Seaglass Village Senior-Assisted Volunteer Services Expand To Salem

Since its inception in 2021, Seaglass Village has been dedicated to providing senior services in Marblehead, Nahant, and Swampscott.

Salem Kicks Off 400+ Anniversary Campaign With Public Forum

The official commemoration of the Witch City's 400th anniversary will be discussed at Salem High School on April 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Salem Speedway Sells $1 Million Instant Ticket Lottery Winner

Lucky 2025 Nominee Trust of Salem claimed the "$4,000,000 Gold 50X" instant ticket game winnings.

Salem Tabbed For Electric Car Charging Station Feasibility Study

The feasibility study will help facilitate on-street EV charging stations in environmental justice communities across the state.

Salem, Swampscott Awarded Nearly $250K In State Grants For New Trees

Salem will receive $150K and Swampscott $95K as part of the Massachusetts "Cooling Corridors" program.

The Salem Pantry Offers Free SNAP Enrollment Assistance

The Salem Pantry provides personalized support to help individuals and families navigate the application process and secure benefits.

Salem Schools Offer Free Adult English Progam For Parents, Caregivers

The ESL program at Bates School is funded through a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant.

Salem Seeks Host Families For Japan Sister City Student Exchange

Host families are sought for 28 middle-school students, aged 13-14, for a week of English language and cultural immersion in July.

Danvers, Salem Schools Awarded MA Student Mental Health Grants

Danvers Public Schools, Salem Public Schools and Salem Academy were each awarded $100,000 for student mental health and behavioral support.

Salem Pantry To Host 2nd From Shelf To Table

The event will raise funds to help The Salem Pantry bridge critical gaps in the regional food safety net and advance sustainable solutions.

Leslie's Retreat: How Salem Was A Birthplace Of Revolution Resistance

Essex Heritage will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the confrontation between Salem residents and British soldiers in February 1775.

Free February Vacation Day At Peabody Essex Museum

Free admission is available at the Downtown Salem museum on Feb. 21.

Salem Owl's Survival Fight Spurs Push For Action Against Rodenticides

Salem Wildlife Rescue founder Jess Reese told Patch the owl she found near the downtown post office survived but many are poisoned to death.

Salem Chamber Executive Director To Retire After 20 Years In June

Rinus Oosthoek cited the revitalization of downtown Salem during his tenure among the Chamber's accomplishments.

Salem, Marblehead Featured In Essex Heritage Contest Photo Contest

The annual Essex Heritage Photo Contest encourages photographers of all skill levels to "capture" picturesque scenes across Essex County.

Salem's So Sweet Festival Returns For 23rd Year In February

The Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival will run in downtown Salem from Feb. 7 through Feb. 9.

Peabody Essex Museum To Celebrate Year Of The Snake, Leslie's Retreat

Salem historic museum will commemorate both events starting Feb. 15.

The Salem Pantry Appoints New Board Of Directors Chair

Sean Monahan is a partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP.

Record-Setting: How Much Did Cape Cod Spend On Cannabis?

2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.

Record-Setting: How Much Did Essex County Spend On Cannabis?

2024 was a record-setting year for adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts, as the Commonwealth saw sales of over $1 billion.

Safety, Education Highlight Plan To Help North Shore Abuse Victims

The Salem-based Healing Abuse Working for Change launched its new strategic plan to end domestic abuse and aid those recovering from it.

Salem Resident Named To Greater Boston Food Bank Board Of Advisors

Rebecca Babbitt Chafe currently serves as Head of Business Controls for the Americas at State Street Global Advisors.

Help Give Salem's Garbage (Truck) A Name

Salem is looking for residents to vote on young students' suggestions to name the city's new garbage truck.

Fierce Winds Postpone Salem Willows Christmas Tree Bonfire

The bonfire has been rescheduled to early next week.