Salem State Students Awarded $930K For Behavior Health Internships

The state funding will help students finish the 400 to 600 hours of practicum work needed to complete their degrees.

Salem Woman's Quick Pick Makes Her 'Lucky For Life' Winner

The winner chose the cash option on her prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000.

Salem, Peabody Schools Awarded Mass Cultural Council Grants

The program awards one-year grants of $5,000 each to fund school-based creative projects for K-12.

Salem Pantry Eyes $100K Year-End Fundraising Goal For Food Services

The Fueling Access Campaign will help fund 2025 services amid unprecedented demand.

Salem Public Artist in Residence Showcase Set For Old Town Hall

Julia Csekö's solo exhibition is the culmination of visual artist's eight's month residency in the Witch City.

Salem Schools To Transform Into Senior, Artist Housing, Studio Space

The North Shore Community Development Coalition and the city break ground for the Residences at St. James and Hawthorne Lofts.

Historic Salem Willows Fishing Pier Reopens After $5 Million Rebuild

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined Mayor Dominick Pangallo and other state and local leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.

Salem Parking Fees Waived With December Food Donations

The city's annual "Peas for Fees" program allows residents to get out of paying late fees on citations with the donation of canned goods.

Free Salem Downtown Parking Throughout Thanksgiving Weekend

Parking at all city-owned lots, garages, and on-street spaces throughout the city of Salem will be free of charge for four days.

Salem State Honors The Salem Pantry With Community Partner Award

The inaugural award honors the Pantry growing to meet the food security demands of the region.

Peabody Essex Museum Delivers Vibrant Display To Color-Blind Guests

The museum launched a new accessibility program offering EnChroma glasses for those with color blindness to view its artwork.

Salem For All Ages To Host Substance Abuse Workshop

The workshop is from 3 to 4:15 p.m. at the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Monday.

Salem Tabernacle Congregational Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary

The church will hold a special anniversary event on Sunday at 3 p.m. with the public invited.

What Is An Aura Photo? Salem, Massachusetts Shop Says It's A Look Into Your Spiritual Energy

Nierman told WBZ the camera takes your picture and "then it processes all these data points and it takes a picture of your energetic field."

Salem State University Professor Named City's First Poet Laureate

J.D. Scrimgeour helped establish the Massachusetts Poetry Festival in Salem and directs the Salem Poetry Seminar.

Essex Heritage Elects New Trustees, Commissioners

The Essex Heritage National Commission also presented its annual 2024 Essex Heritage Pioneer in Partnership and Special Recognition awards.

Salem To Honor Charlotte Forten's Legacy With Grand Statue Unveiling

The life-sized statue honors the contributions of the Black teacher and abolitionist to the city's history.

Women's Fund Of Essex County Honored For Victim Support Efforts

The Salem-based Healing Abuse Working for Change presented the Women's Fund the award during its Domestic Violence Awareness Month event.

Salem Free Mobile Market Serves 500 Families

The Salem Pantry and Whole Foods Market held the market at Salem State University's O'Keefe Center on Tuesday.

Salem Domestic Violence Volunteer Chosen For Gomes Leadership Award

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton presented Steve Becroft with the award at the ninth annual ceremony on Tuesday night in Peabody.

The Salem Pantry Expands Lynn Partnerships To Meet Surging Demand

The Salem Pantry said it is responding to a substantial increase in Lynn families seeking food security services.

Beverly, Salem Programs Awarded $22K State Art Grants

State Sen. Joan Lovely's office said the YouthReach grants went to the YMCA of the North Shore and Express Yourself.

E-Bluebikes Coming To Salem Via $250K MA Grant

The Shared Streets and Spaces grant will fund 20 e-bikes expected to be in service by Spring 2025.

Boston Bruins Center Charlie Coyle Presents $1K For Salem Youth Sports

Wellpoint is partnering with Boston Bruins Center Charlie Coyle and Franklin Sports to promote the benefits of youth sports.

More Than $100K In North Shore Cultural Council Grants Available

The state Cultural Council grants support the arts, cultural activities and community projects in Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem.

Salem Next Free Book Swap Set For Community Life Center

SalemRecycles and the city are hosting the swap of donated books, CDs, DVDs, video games, records, puzzles, and greeting cards on Sept. 21.

Salem, Beverly To Hold Joint Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Residents of both cities can drop off paint, gasoline, oil and other household chemicals on Sept. 28 at Salem High School.

North Shore 'Breakfast To Heal' Aims To Fight Against Domestic Abuse

The Salem-based Healing Abuse Working for Change is holding the event and awards presentation at Danversport on Oct. 3.

Essex Heritage 'Trails & Sails' Offers 200+ Free Events For 2024

The schedule of events is from Sept. 16 through Sept. 29 and highlights historic, cultural, and natural resources in Essex County.

Salem Residents Can Go To Boston's Museum Of Science For Free

The program is part of "Salem September Days" and is funded by the Norman H. Read Charitable Trust.

Cattle Call: Home Sought For 'Moodini' After Wild Boston Summer Tour

A steer that roamed Boston for two months will soon be eligible for adoption to a home with the necessary equipment and experience.

Discover an Innovative Solution for OA Pain

OA can damage any joint, but most commonly affects the hands, knees, hips, shoulders, and spine.

Peabody Essex Museum Awarded $500K In Federal Grants

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton announced the grants for cataloging, professional development.

The Salem Pantry Expands Work With Local Vendors, Diverse Food Options

The 2024 expansion comes with the help of the state Department of Agricultural Resources Local Food Purchase Assistance program.

Salem Makes Bid For $1 Million Lottery Capital Of MA

A Salem man bought the fourth $1 million ticket sold in the Witch City in the past two months.

North Shore Community Picnic Set For Salem's Winter Park Island

Plummer Youth Promise is planning a day of games, music, food and community to showcase the campus on Aug. 25.

Salem Creates Relief Fund For Grafton Street Fire Victims

The fire broke out in a multi-family home early Thursday morning and displaced at least one family.

Salem's Mack Farm To Host State Urban Agriculture Week Event On Friday

The event at the farm at 31 Grove Street is set for Friday from 9 to 10 a.m.

Salem Lit Fest Returns For 15th Year In 2024

The festival will be held in-person in locations across Salem from Sept. 4 to Sept. 8.

Salem Student Hygiene Product Drive Launched For New School Year

Residents can donate toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant and other care products for 2024 Back to School Fair distribution.