North Shore Lawmakers Urge State To Reject Utility Price Spikes

Joan Lovely and Brendan Crighton signed a letter to the state Department of Public Utilities calling the rate hikes a "public safety issue."

Salem Early, In-Person Voting For MA General Election Begins Oct. 22

Salem is also looking to hire bilingual poll workers and translators for Election Day on Nov. 8.

Salem PowerChoice To Pay One-Third Of National Grid's Price Spike

City officials said those enrolled in the PowerChoice program will not have rates rise as National Grid's are set to triple this winter.

Salem-Based Satanic Temple Sues Indiana, Idaho Over Abortion Bans

The court action follows similar suits against Texas that claim the abortion bans violate the civil rights of Satanic Temple members.

Salem Offers Grants To Homeowners Renting Affordable 'In-Law' Units

Salem homeowners can get up to $47,500 for ADUs on the condition that the new unit is rented at 50 percent of "fair market value."

Salem Residents Can Ride Free On Bluebikes This Halloween Season

The free month-long membership allows for unlimited 45-minute rides for 30 days.

Salem Chief Of Staff To Run For Mayor In Potential Special Election

Dominick Pangallo told supporters he will seek to succeed Mayor Kim Driscoll if her lieutenant governor bid is successful.

Salem State's Berry Institute To Host North Shore Election Forums

The forums are free and open to the public ahead of the Nov. 8 state general election.

Salem Abortion Protections Get City Council's Added Stamp Of Approval

The ordinance prevents municipal employees from aiding in or using city resources to support prosecuting those providing abortion services.

New Salem Halloween Parking Rules Get City Council Approval

The first passage of a fiercely debated Halloween parking overlay district passed by an 8-3 margin Monday night.

Salem Offers More Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests As Cases Rise

Salem residents and those who work in the city are eligible to pick up the at-home antigen tests.

Salem's Manny Cruz: State House Win Culminates Public Service Journey

The presumptive state representative for the 7th Essex District spoke with Patch about his priorities as he prepares to head to Beacon Hill.

Rapid COVID-19 PCR Tests Now Available In Salem

The rapid nasal swab tests are available for a $135 fee at the mobile testing site at Riley Plaza.

Former Salem Police Chief Paul Tucker To Lead Essex DA'S Office

State Rep. Paul Tucker is the apparent winner in a clash with Middleton attorney James O'Shea for the open DA's post.

State Sen. Joan Lovely Apparently Holds Off 2nd Essex Challenge

State Sen. Joan Lovely opened up a sizable lead on activist challenger Kyle Davis with 37 percent of precincts reporting.

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Wins Democratic Lieutenant Governor Nod

Former Peabody State Rep. Leah Allen was locked in a tight battle for the Republican nomination deep into the night.

'Son Of Salem' Manny Cruz Wins 7th Essex State House Seat

School Committee Vice-Chair Manny Cruz thanked supporters for the victory at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Salem To Host Monkeypox Forum At Witch City Mall

The roundtable discussion is designed to answer questions from North Shore residents on the emerging outbreak.

Salem 2022 Primary Voter Guide: Where To Vote, Candidates

Salem voters will cast ballots for state senate, state representative, district attorney, sheriff and other races in Tuesday's primary.

Salem To Stock Emergency Contraception In Public Bathrooms

Officials said the city is taking steps "intended to safeguard abortion and reproductive health care access in Salem."

Manny Cruz: State Representative Candidate Profile

Manny Cruz is seeking election as the state representative from the 7th Essex District representing Salem.

Congressman Seth Moulton Slams MBTA After Fed Oversight Report

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said "top-to-bottom changes" are needed above the capital projects being worked on during the 30-day shutdown.

TSA Offers $5K Signing Bonus At North Shore Hiring Event

The Transportation Security Administration is holding a hiring fair for Logan Airport security officers at MassHire North Shore on Thursday.

Joan Lovely: State Senate Candidate Profile

Joan Lovely is seeking re-election as the state senator from the 2nd Essex District representing Beverly, Danvers, Peabody and Salem.

Domingo Dominguez: State Representative Candidate Profile

Domingo Dominguez is seeking election as the state representative from the 7th Essex District representing Salem.

AG Maura Healey Backs Manny Cruz, Paul Tucker In Democratic Primary

Both candidates announced the presumed Democratic gubernatorial nominee's backing on Monday.

Essex County DA Endorses Rep. Paul Tucker As Successor

The Salem state representative and former Salem police chief is vying for the open set with Jonathan Blodgett not seeking re-election.

Salem Sets State Primary Early Voting Dates, Drop Box Locations

The city will begin in-person early voting for the Sept. 6 state primary on Aug. 27.

Salem Puts $9.5 Million In COVID Funding Toward Affordable Housing

The funding is part of the city's American Recovery Plan Act funding.

$96K State Grant To Fund Salem Bike Lanes, Traffic Calming Elements

The funding is through the state's Shared Streets & Spaces Program Awards program.

U.S. Rep. Moulton "Fully Supports" Speaker Pelosi's Taiwan Trip

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton's social media post was an apparent reference to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's comments on his Afghanistan trip last year.

State Bill Includes Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem Project Funding​

The $11.3 billion state infrastructure bill includes money for a Peabody-Salem trolley, Danvers rail trail extension and Beverly roundabout.

Salem Offers More Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests

Residents can receive up to three boxes of the at-home rapid antigen tests at the Salem Health Department during business hours.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton Proposes 'Mass Shooting Prosecution Act'

The proposed law would allow the prosecution of the killing of three or more people with an automatic firearm as an act of terrorism.

Salem To Host Preservation In A Changing Climate Conference

The city of Salem and the Salem Preservation Partners will host the second conference focusing on climate change and regional impacts.

Here's What Salem Will Get In The Latest State Budget

The budget is headed to Gov. Charlie Baker for final approval. Here's what we know about potential school and local government funding.

Salem Mayor Backs Healey For Governor Despite No Public Nod In Return

Kim Driscoll, who is running for lieutenant governor, pledged her support for AG Maura Healey in a video message Thursday.

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton's National Suicide Hotline Act Set For Launch

U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton co-introduced the bill that led to the new 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which goes live nationally on Saturday.

Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Salem Projects In U.S. House Funding Bills

The projects are among the $16 million in funding included in FY 2023 Appropriations Subcommittee bills.

Women's Fund Of Essex County Awards $250K In Grants To Nonprofits

The grants will go to 34 North Shore organizations the fund said help transform the lives of women and girls throughout Essex County.