The packs were filled with hygiene and cold-weather supplies for housing-insecure residents in Beverly, Salem and Gloucester.
State Sen. Bruce Tarr's annual toy drive kicked off this week.
Santa's arrival will cap a night of caroling, a holiday stroll from Salem Common and the annual tree lighting at Lappin Park.
Check out the tree lightings, parades, festivals, fairs and special guest appearances from Santa across the North Shore.
Students from Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott will perform for the Northeast MA Youth Orchestra.
Tiffany Baez’s strength and integrity guide her work in the emergency room and her role as a single mother.
Salem residents are asked to provide feedback on this year's Halloween tourist season in the Witch City.
The House of the Seven Gables is sponsoring the event on Small Business Saturday.
The public is invited to the event at 11 a.m. in the Salem High School auditorium.
While tens of thousands of revelers are expected downtown Friday night, neighborhood trick-or-treating will also be held 5:30 to 8 p.m.
There is plenty to know for those planning to head to the Witch City for Halloween on Friday night.
Those traveling to Salem on Saturday are strongly urged to take public transportation to visit Halloween's unofficial hometown.
A collaboration between the city of Salem and local civic and arts organizations has helped reopen the information and bathroom facility.
Those taking the tour learn about the tools used by early ghost hunters and hear stories of how the town inspired legendary horror stories.
"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
The official kickoff of the Witch City Haunted Happenings season is Thursday night.
Spectators will be required to stand behind the barriers during the Oct. 2 parade as part of this year's enhanced safety measures.
The Salem Chamber of Commerce is seeking 50 volunteers for the parade that officially kicks off the Halloween season in the Witch City.
The 6th Annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival will help kick off the Halloween season on Saturday and Sunday.
The Mayor's Night Out includes free parking, free museum admission and trick-or-treating at the Pedestrian Mall and Pickering Wharf.
Patch has compiled a list of some of the best local apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions.
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.
Police Chief Lucas Miller said hard traffic barriers, drone countermeasures and "permanent and temporary cameras" will be added this year.
Check out the latest list of closed beaches before making your holiday weekend plans.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Salem.
Daily and seasonal passes are available for Salem residents and their guests.
The theme of the Grand Parade this October is the "power of unity and imagination."
The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held outside at the corner of English and Cousins Streets.
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said some changes are needed after the recent attacks in New Orleans and Vancouver.
There are several events on Tuesday both for families during the afternoon and those looking to ring in 2025 in style at midnight.
Recycled trees will help light up the Witch City beach on Jan. 2.
Here are a list of places offering meals for those in need or looking for warmth and company during Christmas week.
Swampscott's Giulianna Fazzolari stars as Clara with Marblehead, Salem and Lynn dancers performing other key roles this weekend.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Salem that deserve a visit.
If you are looking to add to Santa's list this holiday season these are the best spots to find him.
Santa's Arrival and the lighting of Salem's Holiday Tree is downtown in the Witch City on Friday night.
Turkeys and chickens were sourced from The Greater Boston Food Bank, Gordon Foods, and other vendors.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Triple fines are in effect for illegal parking, public drinking and vandalism with massive crowds expected amid near-record warmth.
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