Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Mayor Praises Resilience, Eyes Future In State of City
Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill said as the city has lost nearly 200 residents to the coronavirus, there is hope for brighter days ahead soon.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
Beverly, MA|News|
Cabot Theater To Resume Live Music In Beverly In June
The historic theater will revive the popular Porch Sessions from Hale Farm with Livingston Taylor kicking off the spring and summer series.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Danvers Trio Hopes 'The Crypt' Will Be A Bloody Good Salem Spot
Cailee Holmes and two classmates in the restaurant business are crowdsourcing for a horror-themed eatery planned for the Witch City.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Full School Return A Time To Reconnect In Salem: Superintendent
Superintendent Stephen Zrike said forging relationships and re-establishing routines will be as important as academics this school year.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Getting Employees Vaccinated No Joke For UNO Restaurants
The Mass.-based chain said it is launching a program to give employees gift card incentives and support in its coronavirus vaccine push.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
North Shore High School Bands Ship Up From Boston Together
Ten North Shore high school programs collaborated on a virtual production of the Dropkick Murphys' New England anthem.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
A Marblehead Voice For Student Media Literacy Education
Louise Weber is the research manager for Media Literacy Now, an advocacy nonprofit for media literacy curriculum in schools.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem's Bit Bar Crowdfunds For Move to Derby Street
The arcade bar is looking for funding for expansion as it moves to the former Salem Beer Works location.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Ready To Welcome Back Tourists One Year Into Pandemic
After a year of tempering attempts to help businesses with coronavirus crowd concerns, Salem is once again inviting all to come the city.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Danvers Lab To Move To Beverly's Dunham Ridge Facility
Acculab Measurement Standards Laboratory is moving from Cherry Hill in Danvers to a 6,100-square foot facility in Beverly.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Could Peabody Benefit From A Touch Of CultureHouse?
Resident Emily Cooper is working with CultureHouse to bring a pop-up community center downtown as the city recovers from the pandemic.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Targets Mental Health In Next Stage Of Pandemic
The group of town, health, school officials and community members hopes to uncover issues and provide resources now and beyond the pandemic.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem State Envisions 'Nearly Normal' Fall 2021 Semester
While masks will still likely be required in public spaces, the hope is for a more traditional campus experience with in-person events.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem State Brings Sports Back For Spring
While no spectators will be allowed, teams will be able to hold competitions for the first time since the start of the coronavirus shutdown.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Project Illuminates Pain, Sacrifice, Promise Of Past Year
Town Manager Steve Bartha said "Community Illumination" week recognizes how coronavirus "affected everybody in every facet of their lives."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Public Schools Explores Future Of Remote Learning
Peabody Superintendent Josh Vadala said 320 elementary-age students in the district will stay fully remote through the end of the year.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Awarded $663K Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Recovery Grant
The investment is estimated to create 374 new jobs in the greater Salem area mainly in the hard-hit tourism and hospitality industries.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Stage Spotlight A Sight For Sore Eyes One Year Into Coronavirus
On the anniversary of the day live performances went dark, renewed hopes for a brighter next few months for performers and venues.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
$460 Million Proposal To Electrify North Shore Train Service
TransitMatters published a study of an ambitious plan to electrify Rockport/Newburyport commuter rail for faster, more frequent service.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Chamber Hosting 'Vaccination Nation' Business Event
Beverly Hospital will sponsor the Chamber's information event on how the coronavirus vaccine rollout will affect North Shore businesses.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Schools Set To Return 5 Days Starting March 29
The Danvers School Committee approved a plan Monday night to return kindergarten through fifth grade March 29, grades 6-12 on April 5.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Resident New CEO At NE Ronald McDonald House Charities
Gretchen Manning takes over at a time when the coronavirus crisis has drastically changed nonprofit fundraising.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Sisters Launch MA Coronavirus Vaccine Finder Site
Abigail, Lilla and Polly Gabrieli, who all attended Harvard University, created a website that quickly alerts subscribers of appointments.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Gym Owner Sees Confidence Boost From Eased Restrictions
Blink Fitness franchise owner Steve Stabile tells Patch lower coronavirus rates, vaccinations are helping bringing back older gym members.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Football Families Can Root For The Home Team In 'Fall 2'
The Northeastern Conference will allow two immediate family or household members in stadiums per athlete for the "Fall 2" football season.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
North Shore Hub To Promote Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
The North Shore Diversity Catalog will include businesses in Beverly, Marblehead, Lynn, Peabody, Salem, Swampscott and the region.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
ChezCasa Chef Hopes Pandemic Patience Pays Off Soon In Salem
Chef Keenan Langlois is looking for a brighter summer as the coronavirus crisis wanes and people become more comfortable going out for fun.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Local Kitchens In Lafayette Cooks Up 5 Virtual Restaurants
The pandemic has changed the way we order food, and an innovative ghost kitchen model offers everything from Asian food to salad to bagels.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Next Normal:' Broad Reopening Measures Outlined In Massachusetts
Restaurants with no capacity limits. Fans at pro sporting events. Live indoor music. The state's reopening plan will begin expanding Monday.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Girls Volleyball Players Begin 'Fall 2' With New Outlook
More than 15 months after winning the program's first D3 North title, the Falcons were able to hold their first in-season practice Monday.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Brewery Forges New Connections Amid Pandemic Challenges
Granite Coast Brewing raised $16,000 for dogs in need during virtual trivia on Thursday, with more community-based plans on tap.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Plus Cafe Brings Taste Of Europe To Marblehead
Peabody Diner owner Klevis Qyrasi's new place on Atlantic Avenue specialized in baked good, Italian paninis and gourmet coffee.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's Lucky Dog Thrown A Bone With Eased Restrictions
The Cabot Street pub and restaurant reopened this week after recent lifting of the state's coronavirus curfew and raised capacity limits.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Professor Helps Develop School Coronavirus Test Guidance
Kristin Pangallo, a Salem State professor and Salem School Committee member, is part of the Safer Teachers, Safer Students collaborative.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Expanding Classroom Learning May Mean Easing Social Distancing
As North Shore schools hope to increase time in classrooms, staff vaccinations and lowering social distancing protocols seen as the keys.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly's Gentile Brewing Gets Boost From Its 'Invested' Fans
The Beverly brewery raised $75,000 for a new dock through small investments on the revenue-sharing note platform MainVest.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
North Shore Gyms Catch Capacity Break, But How Much Will It Help?
Tread Tabata, MHD owner Kelly Lorenz said distancing protocols and vaccine anticipation could keep things quiet a while longer.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Vaccinated Peabody Nurse Headed To Super Bowl On Patriots' Plane
Jen Medina, a nurse in the coronavirus unit at MelroseWakefield Hospital, said she will be rooting for Tom Brady in Tampa Sunday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
'Salem So Sweet' Aims To Bring Businesses Some Valentine's Heat
Salem Main Streets Executive Director Kylie Sullivan talks about the challenges of rethinking a city program amid coronavirus protocols.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Awarded Small Business Technical Assistance Grant
The state's Rapid Recovery assistance program is designed to help towns help their small businesses recover from the coronavirus crisis.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
