Kim Driscoll easily outpaced the field at the Mass. Democratic Party convention where a 15 percent share was needed to make the ballot cut.
The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the Massachusetts average.
The award, named for the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes, is open to those in the 6th Congressional District with community dedication.
The pop-up coronavirus vaccinations will be held Wednesday at the Salem Pantry and Friday outside of the Peabody Essex Museum.
Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) touted the $300 million state bill that now goes to the House for approval.
In observance of the Independence Day holiday all City offices in Salem will be closed on July 5th.
Salem DPW said crews were expected to be working on the break into Friday afternoon.
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In their first in-person meeting in more than 15 months, councilors voted to stay remote until a reliable hybrid option can be developed.
This is how the Salem area compares to Massachusetts for coronavirus vaccinations.
The Curative Mobile Team will offer Pfizer and J&J coronavirus vaccination services at Salem Willows Friday and Saturday.
The walk-in site had be located at Old Town Hall since the program was launched in August 2020.
Childhood Center serves Salem's youngest students to prepare them to thrive in elementary school.
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The recently approved Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion would lead the commission under the proposal.
Masks must still be worn in Salem Public Library and Salem Public Schools buildings when students are present.
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The Bluebikes program officially launched on Wednesday after the City Council approved the $50,000 city expense by a single vote in April.
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The city launched a new service on its website designed to quickly answer questions about municipal services.
There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Essex County's unemployment rate decreased recently.
The program was extended from 12 to 18 months effective on Friday.
The free trips are available Fridays and Saturdays.
Residents struggling with the heat can go to the Mayor Jean Levesque Community Center until 4 p.m.
The budget presented to the City Council represents a 4.6 percent increase in spending over the past fiscal year.
After three years of discussion, votes and revotes, accessory dwelling units are allowed in Salem.
The 10 communities in the North Shore Coalition for a Safe Summer have a combined 64 percent residents with first coronavirus vaccine shot.
While the Board of Health voted Tuesday to let the indoor mandate expire for businesses, Salem city buildings will remain all masked up.
The Salem Board of Health voted unanimously to align with the state lifting of all coronavirus-related business restrictions as of Saturday.
The site will run from 3 to 6 p.m. next Tuesday and Thursday to be more convenient for adults and students getting coronavirus shots.
The event is in support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month in the city.
The Charlotte Forten Park is planned as a permanent piece of public art to honor the first African American to teach in Salem.
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U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.
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U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton released the health services and transportation projects he nominated for additional federal grants.
Salem officials said while the trails were closed, the nearby soccer fields and playgrounds are open because lead was not detected there.