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- 14:21, 28 October 2026 Homeless (hist | edit) [849 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The city has a large unhoused population with residents either living at Lifebridge shelter or making camp somewhere around the city. The topic of camping and encampments have been largely debated by residents and city officials. In 2024, an ordinance was passed that prohibited unsanctioned camping around the city. Councilors have raised concerns involving the ordinance and how arrest records for violating these ordinances could get individuals experiencing homeles...")
- 10:51, 13 October 2026 Nonfiction Books About Salem (hist | edit) [638 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The following is a list of nonfiction books about Salem. ''Julie Gordon''' ''Tails of Salem: The Untold History of Dogs in the Witch City'' (2026) Category:Browse Index Category:Books set in Salem ==See Also== Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Nonfiction Books About Salem''' *"Sea dogs on board - Harbor cruise for humans and their canine companions celebrates release of new book" ''The Salem News''. Sept. 7, 2026, p. A01")
- 14:00, 7 October 2026 Scottish Visitors (hist | edit) [985 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In 2026, the FIFA World Cup brought many Scottish football fans to Salem. Portions of the World Cup were held in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium and many Scottish tourists (known as the ''Tartan Army''), flocked to Salem for the match. The tourists were greeted positively and filled the bars and pubs around the city. A traffic cone was placed on the head of the Bewitched statue as a practical joke as part of longstanding Scottish tradition. Mayor Pangallo wrote a lett...")
- 14:07, 22 September 2026 Lil' Zitelle (hist | edit) [430 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Gelato shop, '''Lil' Zitelle''' opened in fall 2026. They are located at 176 Essex St and feature Italian gelato, affogatos, coffee, and other desserts. The shop is owned by the famly owners of '''Zitelle''', a luxury beanie company. Category:Browse Index Category:Businesses ==See Also== *Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Businesses'''")
- 13:49, 22 September 2026 Salem City Academy (hist | edit) [914 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Salem City Academy''' is a civic education program offered by the city to residents to teach participants how local government works. Participants are offered tours of local government offices, including the library, Department of Public Services, the Fire Department, the Mayor's office and more. Participants have the chance to speak to government employees to learn more about how the city departments work as well as to help them access the services provided by the mu...")
- 13:18, 27 August 2026 Porchfest (hist | edit) [550 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The first annual '''Porchfest''' took place on Sunday August 9, 2026. The event hosted more than 50 local musicians who played on the porches and front yards of homes in South Salem including Wisteria Street and Forest Avenue among other streets. Category:Browse Index Category:Events ==See Also== Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Porchfest''' *[https://salemporchfest.org/ Salem Porchfest Website] Salem Porchfest Website *"Porch performers - Salem celebr...")
- 09:37, 17 August 2026 Salem Jazz and Soul Fesitval (hist | edit) [1,398 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The ''Salem Jazz and Soul Festival'' is a nonprofit that arranges free community concerts to the North Shore and raises money for music education in the area. The first annual fundraiser and concert held at Salem Willows Park was held on April 21, 2007. The main festival has continued annually since the first fundraiser and takes place in August each year. The festival draws crowds of more than 6,000 each year. There are also multiple smaller concerts and fundraisers pu...")
- 14:15, 1 August 2026 Allen, Capt. Edward (hist | edit) [833 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Captain Edward Allen (1725-1803) was a Salem merchant and shipmaster. He commanded schooners ''Baltick'' and ''Industry'' and brig ''Neptune''. Captain Allen resided at 125 Derby Street in Salem. The house was built by the commander of the South Carolina naval brigantine ''Comet''. It was said that Allen was gifted the residence as a reward for bringing Charleston news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Captain Allen relayed this news on his schooner ''Industry''...")
- 08:58, 8 July 2026 Tipsy Cowboy Country Dive (hist | edit) [486 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Tipsy Cowboy Country Dive''' opened 221 Washington St in early 2025. The country bar featured live country music, line dancing, and comfort food. The restaurant closed its' doors on July 3, 2026. Category:Browse Index Category:Businesses ==See Also== Vertical File in Salem Collection - '''Businesses''' *"Tipsy Cowboy Country Dive Opens in Salem" ''Boston Restaurant Talk'' April 4, 2025 *"North Shore Country-Themed Music Bar Set To Close" ''Patch'' Ju...")
- 13:50, 7 July 2026 Salem Trolley (hist | edit) [1,352 bytes] Mflorea (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The '''Salem Trolley''' was established in 1982 and provides a one hour tour through eight miles of Salem. Sites include the Salem Witch Museum, the House of Seven Gables, the Witch Dungeon Museum and more. Tours are available daily April through October and Friday through Sunday in November. Tours begin on the Essex Street side of the National Park Centers Visitors Center, 2 Liberty St. *The trolley tours were founded by Gloria Lampropoulos. The business was purchased...")
