Standard & Poor’s cites robust local economic conditions and the city's strong budgetary performance.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Naumkeag Ordinary and the Salem YMCA are teaming up to host a toy drive this holiday season.
Salem State University students will get the chance to cuddle puppies the day before finals begin.
Here's what you can expect from the Peabody Essex Museum in 2014.
You'll pay 5.20 percent this coming tax season instead of 5.25 percent.
The American Red Cross of Northeast Massachusetts is looking for community heroes. There are six categories and the deadline for nominations is Jan. 17.
The one-year pilot program is set to begin in the spring
Find which Bay State organizations are ready for your donation on #GivingTuesday.
Frosty, Rudolph and Charlie Brown are coming to town.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Community groups will gather at the arch Friday for an unofficial restoration kick-off ceremony.
The students and teachers look forward to the feast each year.
Donating a coat is a great way to help a neighbor this holiday season. We'll help you find coat drives near you.
A large crane removed mast sections from The Friendship of Salem Friday.
Here's an analysis of this year's Haunted Happenings earnings and expenditures.
The Mayor's Holiday Spectacular has discounts on plays, concerts and other holiday-themed events.
Salem's John Young will appear on 'Courage in Sports' on CBS Sunday evening.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
A large crane will remove mast sections from The Friendship of Salem Friday.
The entrance to Salem Woods got a much-needed touch-up Saturday.
The annual Veterans Day Ceremony was held at Salem High School Monday.
Veterans across Massachusetts need your help.
The Friends of Salem Woods need your help to rebuild the trailhead to Salem Woods.
Actors and actresses shot scenes for the movie The Forger in Marblehead on Monday.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
See where Saturday's rolling party will go.
Beverly's Angie Miller will perform in a free concert at the Salem Common on Halloween.
Does Mother Nature have a trick or treat in the forecast?
Show the team your support and share your pics and video of you and the kids in your best Red Sox gear!
Benjamin was the top boys’ name in the Bay State in 2012.
Pinchy the Halloween Lobster, caught last year by a Salem resident, is now on display at the New England Aquarium.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
The National Fire Protection Association offers these tips.
A Salem man's work has been featured on Smithsonian.com.