"We can't just put a wall up at the city border and say Salem is closed. Nor would we want to do that." - Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo
"If we can't be counted on to keep the government open, then we shouldn't collect a paycheck." - U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton
The official kickoff of the Witch City Haunted Happenings season is Thursday night.
An interpretive park ranger at Salem Maritime National Historical Park, McKenna Switzer ties her story into the quilt of the area’s history.
The city hopes the change will spur multi-family housing building while decreasing reliance on cars to meet climate goals.
Because most of the dogs have only known life in a cage, patience may be required of inquiring adopters.
Marion A. Ragusa was a longtime donor to and adopter from the Northeast Animal Shelter.
Spectators will be required to stand behind the barriers during the Oct. 2 parade as part of this year's enhanced safety measures.
Salem resident and former U.S. Army 101st Airborne active duty member Matthew Beckett addressed students at the SSU convocation.
The Annual Working to Heal Breakfast is set for Danversport on Oct. 3.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce is seeking 50 volunteers for the parade that officially kicks off the Halloween season in the Witch City.
Salem students were invited to nominate name suggestions that will then be put out to a public vote of the finalists.
The 6th Annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival will help kick off the Halloween season on Saturday and Sunday.
MSPCA-Angell said the dogs, which include Dachshunds, Beagles and Husky mixes, will be brought to the Northeast Animal Shelter for care.
Hon. Elizabeth Dunigan called the attack "calculated and cruel – executed in front of his toddler daughter in their own home."
Honorees represent 6th MA District communities Amesbury, Billerica, Newbury, Peabody, Salem/Marblehead and Wilmington.
The North Shore's own Arpeggione Ensemble will accompany a screening of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent horror masterpiece.
Mayor Dominick Pangallo said the state aid, combined with budgeted spending, will add up to $2.9 million in infrastructure spending.
The Mayor's Night Out includes free parking, free museum admission and trick-or-treating at the Pedestrian Mall and Pickering Wharf.
Salem police said Raymond Garland, 54, is facing drug trafficking charges after being accused of preying on the city's unhoused population.
Voters went to the polls in Wards 1, 2, 5 and 6 on Tuesday.
The third retail location joins those in Beverly and Salem for the North Shore chocolate shoppe.
Dozens of union supporters and City Councilors expressed dismay at the lack of a Project Labor Agreement for the proposed $450M building.
The MSPCA is urging dog owners to get their pets vaccinated for parvovirus, which is highly contagious and can be deadly for puppies.
The state is expected to pick up about half the cost of the new building, built next to the current school with a 2030 target opening.
Salem will hold a preliminary election in four wards for City Council on Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton said his family and staff received violent threats following his comments about Kirk's shooting death last week.
The Sept. 27 event will feature more than 70 professionals, local service providers, informative presentations, demos and resources.
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best local apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions.
Thirty-two Witch City businesses are partnering with The Salem Pantry to raise money for those with food insecurity this holiday season.
A university spokesperson said an undetonated blasting cap was found at a construction site on campus on Thursday.
The cult classic cast members will be in Beverly at the Cabot Theater for a 'Hocus Pocus' screening and in Salem as parade grand marshals.
The Board of Directors said the SAA has been given a December move-out date for its exhibition and work space.
The memorial will be located at Palmer Cove Park with a dedication set for Friday.
Police Chief Lucas Miller said hard traffic barriers, drone countermeasures and "permanent and temporary cameras" will be added this year.
Nearly a dozen dogs were found running loose in traffic at a Charleston, South Carolina intersection and were expected to arrive on Tuesday.
The Salem landmark was chosen in the annual Newsweek Readers' Choice poll.
City officials cited the cost of repairing broken parking lot kiosks for the move to fully mobile technology
The youth poet laureate will represent Salem's young creatives at city events and share an original work at the mayoral inauguration.
The 24th annual event includes family and individual activities across 34 communities from Sept. 13 through Sept. 28.