Taylor Rapalyea is a Beverly, MA, native and North Shore enthusiast. She enjoys donuts, hiking, and going off on tangents. To tell her a tangent or give a good donut shop recommendation, email taylor.rapalyea@patch.com.
A former Marblehead resident pledged $5 million to the North Shore Medical Center, the largest donation in the hospital's 144 year history.
A North Shore man pledged $5 million to the North Shore Medical Center, the largest donation in the hospital's 144 year history.
A project of Ocean Alliance is working on a roving lab to simulate ocean exploration for North Shore schools and organizations.
A reason to always check the backseat of your car, mistaken address, and more from police logs around the North Shore.
A series of community events in Salem invite the community to help design a new public space.
You can buy tickets online for "A Night Under the Stars."
The annual fireworks event will be on Sunday, June 25.
Graduates of the North Shore Community College Respiratory Care Program achieve the highest pass rates in the state.
The City of Peabody is holding events from Friday to Monday in honor of Memorial Day.
Salem Bicycle Advisory Committee member Joseph O'Neil is running to be mayor of Salem. Read his Q&A with Salem Patch to learn more.
The SPUR community garden will continue this year with help from St. Andrew's Church.
A full renovation of The Cabot is in the works, starting with the aging HVAC system.
Salem State's Board of Trustees voted to recommend John D. Keenan for college president.
If you're interested in learning how to spot severe weather, the National Weather Service is sponsoring a free class.
The SSU College of Health and Human Services will be named for President Patricia Maguire Meservey.
A larceny was reported at a local school, and more from the Swampscott Police log.
Three residents were bitten by a fox last Saturday, which has since tested positive for rabies.
The creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge now needs the community's help.
The annual parade honoring veterans is fast approaching.
Narragansett will be on site Friday as an homage to its features role in Jaws, plus a food truck selling lobster rolls out front.
