Obama Champions Hope, Slams White House Press Ban At Salem State Speaker Series

The 44th President of the United States held court at the Salem State University Speaker Series on Monday night.

North Shore City To Scrap 'Offensive' City Seal After Nearly 2 Centuries

The 1839 seal, depicting a Sumatran spice trader, has been the subject of years of often-contentious debate.

Mayor Calls For Data Center Ban In North Shore City

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo compared data centers to the legacy of tanneries, coal power plants and sewage treatment facilities.

$1 Million State Grant Salvages Salem Skipper Rideshare Service

The discount Witch City rideshare program launched in 2020 was set to cease operations on Sept. 30.

Salem Earns 'Welcoming America' Designation For Immigrant Inclusion

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced the designation as Salem prepared to mark the start of "Welcoming Week."

Salem To Host 9-11 Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony

The ceremony will be held Friday morning at the Salem Fire Department Headquarters.

What's Next In Congressional Race For The MA Sixth?

Andover Democrat Dan Koh will face Essex Republican Micah Q. Jones on the November ballot.

Salem To Host Climate Conference Focused On Historic Buildings, Neighborhoods

The Sept. 23 event at the Peabody Essex Museum will focus on strategies to protect historic places from climate impacts.

MA Primary 2026 6th U.S. Congress Race: Dan Koh Tops Crowded Field In Democratic Race

Six candidates were vying for the party nod to run for the seat U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton vacated to run for U.S. Senate.

Salem MA Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Races, Candidates

Salem voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose candidates for the November general election.

Salem Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday

The Massachusetts state primary is Sept. 1.

Salem To Restore Historic City Hall Doors As Part Of Salem 400+

The 1837 building's wood entry doors will be removed for repairs and returned by October.

Salem Maps Out Summer Road, Water And Sewer Work Across City

Night water shutdowns, August paving and sidewalk repairs are part of Salem's summer and fall infrastructure plan.

Salem Seeks 3 Residents For New Taxpayer Relief Committee

The new panel will oversee a taxpayer aid fund created to help seniors and residents with disabilities.

Salem Seeks Nominations For Civic Leadership Award

The city is accepting nominations through Aug. 14 for an annual honor recognizing public service and civic engagement.

North Shore Legislators Push For $50M To Repair Pipes After Sewer Rupture

U.S. Reps. Seth Moulton and Lori Trahan pushed for the increase in spending to $50 million for Haverhill wastewater infrastructure repairs.

MassDOT To Host Salem Meeting On North River Culvert Replacement Project

MassDOT plans a virtual public meeting on a Salem project affecting Route 114, Green Trail and a pedestrian path.

Salem Water Project With Planned Service Shutdowns Begins This Week

The city said nine critical valves will be replaced to improve reliability and limit future shutdown impacts.

Salem City Council Backs Rent Control Option Resolution After Lengthy Debate

The resolution passed 9-2 following a statewide ballot initiative that the state's Supreme Judicial Court struck down last month.

Former President Barack Obama To Speak At Salem State University

"A Conversation with President Barack Obama" will take place on Sept. 21 at the O'Keefe Center.

North Shore Projects Ticketed For $12.1 Million In Federal Earmark Spending

The initial FY2027 appropriations markup includes 16 projects across the North Shore and Merrimack Valley.

Salem Skipper Shuttle Gets Temporary Reprieve Through End Of Summer

Service will be extended through Sept. 30 as city officials look to find new funding sources for the low-cost transportation vehicle.

Salem Opens Summer 2026 City Academy Applications During 400th Anniversary Year

The program offers Salem residents tours of city departments and a closer look at how local government works.

Salem City Council Backs Ranked-Choice Voting Petition

The vote sends Salem's municipal election proposal to the Massachusetts legislature for review.

US Rep. Seth Moulton Wins 2026 Democracy Award for Innovation, Modernization

The Congressional Management Foundation cited workflow redesign and AI use in Moulton's office.

Salem To Install Sarah Parker Remond Portrait In New School

A single-edition artist print will be installed at the Sarah Parker Remond School for the 2026-27 year.

'End This War': Moulton Urges Senate Action After House Passes War Powers Resolution

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton has pushed the vote for a fourth time after the first three tries to limit President Trump's power failed.

Salem Lands $7.28M Grant To Cut Emissions At Horace Mann School

The funding will support an emissions-reduction project at Horace Mann Laboratory School in Salem.

Moulton Reintroduces High-Speed Rail Bill With $41 Billion Annual Bill

The measure would authorize up to $41 billion a year for five years to expand high-speed passenger rail.

Salem State To Host Candidate Forum For Open 6th Congressional Seat

The June 17 event at Salem State is open to ballot-qualified candidates seeking to replace Rep. Seth Moulton on Capitol Hill.

Salem Schools Awarded $13K For Summer Eats Program

The summer meals program provides free, nutritious meals for those ages 18 and younger while school is not in session.

Moulton Bill Would Let Voters Sue Federal Officials Over Rights Violations

The measure would let Americans bring federal lawsuits over alleged constitutional voting rights violations by federal officials.

Sixth District Passport Fair Helps 217 Residents For Travel Abroad

Staff from Rep. Seth Moulton's office helped constituents submit passport applications and renewals over the weekend.

Salem Opens $9K Scholarship Program With Sustainability Focus

One to three $9,000 scholarships will go to Salem residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies.

North Shore Sewer Rates Could Double Amid Wastewater Cost, Infrastructure Pressures

The regional wastewater utility says rising costs and aging systems require a legislative fix beyond Prop 2½ limits.

Salem Voters Back Property Tax Override For $447 Million New High School

Mayor Dominick Pangallo: "Today, Salem voters said 'yes' to our students, our city and our future."

Salem Congressional Candidate Submits Signatures For Democratic Primary Ballot

Dr. Mariah Lancaster is a trained veterinarian and a former State Department and Congressional staffer.

Salem Pantry Takes SNAP Fight To Washington DC At National Anti-Hunger Conference

Salem Pantry leaders joined national advocates in Washington and pressed lawmakers to preserve SNAP.

Salem Voters Face Critical Choice On New $447M High School Tuesday

Voters will be asked to accept a tax override to fund about $232 million of the project to replace the half-century-old school.

Salem Officials Make Final Press For $447M New High School

A citywide vote on May 5 will determine funding for the project, estimated to add $682 per year to the median single-family home tax bill.