Salem Volunteers Invited To Launch Plummer Youth Promise Garden Restoration

The Aug. 2 cleanup begins a multi-year effort to restore a garden for youth in foster care on Winter Island.

Body Recovered From Water At Salem's Central Wharf: Police

Salem police said the body was recovered on Tuesday morning.

North Shore Hotel To Open 'The Lawn' Outdoor Gathering Space

The Cove at Salem says its new space will offer live music, games, fire pits and private event rentals.

Salem To Welcome Tall Ship To Witch City Shores Next Weekend

The Pride of Baltimore II arrives July 31, followed by Salem's Heritage Days Parade and Festival on Aug. 1.

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 To End Flock Camera Pact, Will Keep Public Safety Surveillance

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced the decision late Thursday afternoon not to renew the specific contract with Flock Safety,

Salem Residents To Ride For A Cure At Pan-Mass Challenge

The Pan-Mass Challenge will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers on Aug. 1-2.

North Shore 8th Grade Teacher From NH Charged With Raping Student: Essex DA

The Essex County DA's Office said Tymond Tran, of Hudson, NH, was a middle school teacher in Lynn when accused of the assault.

Marblehead Gets Gibson Sotheby’s 34th Office After Sagan Harborside Acquisition

The deal adds 40 advisors and sets a new Gibson Sotheby's office at 1 Essex Street in Marblehead.

Salem Seeks Hygiene Donations Ahead Of 2026 Back To School Fair

Donations of new personal care items will go to Salem students at the 2026 Back to School Fair by Aug. 12.

Salem 400+ Heritage Days Full Schedule Announced

The 2026 festival will open with a revived parade and daylong events on Aug. 1.

Salem Mack Park Community Farm Fest Back For 2026

This year's fundraising event will be held on Aug. 9 as part of Salem Heritage Days.

Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer

Visitors can watch artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin make boots by hand at PEM's Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop.

Shelter Dog Adoption Fees Waived for 'World Pup' Weekend Event

Dogs 1 year and older will be available with waived adoption fees July 24-26 at MSPCA-Angell, NEAS of Salem, and partner shelters.

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 Residents To Get Free Zoo Trips During Salem Days 2026

Salem residents can get free tickets, buses and ice cream vouchers to two zoos in September 2026.

North Shore's Wellspring House Gets $50K Cummings Foundation Gift

The unrestricted award follows a site visit focused on Wellspring House's digital literacy and ESOL work.

Salem Awards 7 Scholarships With Waste Management Partnership

Seven Salem students received scholarships after submitting essays on ways to reduce solid waste in the city.

Salem Willows To Host Annual Black Community Gathering

The city said the annual Salem Willows gathering will return on Saturday with parking and cleanup reminders for visitors.

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.

'Deeply Humbled': Welch Vows To Bring 'Student-Centered Leadership' To Salem Schools

Thomas Welch was picked as the district's new superintendent on Wednesday night.

Salem Picks Boston Schools Leader As New Superintendent

The School Committee voted to offer the position to Boston Public Schools Associate Superintendent Thomas Welch.

Salem Teacher Sandra Castillo Honored At State House Shine Awards

Collins Middle School math teacher Sandra Castillo was among 57 Latino educators honored at the State House.

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.

Cat Adoption Fees Waived For 1 Day Amid Emergency Shelter Overcrowding

The one-day event on July 17 aims to ease crowding as more than 350 cats are in MSPCA-Angell care and more are expected.

Wrong-Way Driver Had 9 Drinks Before Fatal Crash That Killed Salem Trooper Trainor: Essex DA Report

The Essex County District Attorney's Office issued its final report on the May 6 crash that killed State Trooper Kevin Trainor, of Salem.

Set Sail On A Salem Seaside Soirée Aboard Pride Of Baltimore II

The July 31 fundraiser aboard Pride of Baltimore II will support Salem400+ programming, including Heritage Days events.

Salem Fire Aims Hoses To Help Kids Beat The Heat This Week

Five spray-down events were scheduled across Salem parks and fields Tuesday through Thursday.

Salem's Loring Towers Set For $38M Renovation For 250 Housing Units

The Salem property is slated for upgrades starting in August that officials said will provide long-term affordability extended to 2056.

Salem To Deliberate New Superintendent Choice At Special Meeting

Three finalists recently interviewed for the position vacated when Steve Zrike became the state Secretary of Education.

Official Nathaniel Hawthorne Museum To Open In Salem At The House Of The Seven Gables

The House of the Seven Gables announced a $1 million fundraising campaign for the dedicated museum.

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.

The Salem Pantry Serves 33K Yearly Meals Amid Growing North Shore Need

The nonprofit said at its annual Impact Breakfast that it is preparing to expand regional distribution.

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.

Salem Police Seize Rifle, Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine In Cambridge Street Drug Bust

Police charged a Salisbury man with gun and drug crimes after responding to a report of a fight very early Monday morning.

Salem Church To Host Nazareth Peacebuilder, Musician For 2 Sessions

The Nazareth-based interfaith leader will speak at noon and 7 p.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church.

Merry Mixers Deliver Salem Hospital Record $132K Gift For Pediatric Patient Care

The volunteer fundraising group says the record gift will support pediatric patients and families facing financial hardship.

Salem To Host Free Family Field Day At Forest River Park On Sunday

Games, kickball, free pool access for Salem residents and a fire spray zone are planned at Forest River Park.

Salem To Welcome 'Pride of Baltimore II' For Heritage Days Festival

Visitors can board the historic Clipper ship at Central Wharf from July 31 to Aug. 2 during Salem Heritage Days.