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Salem's Winter Wonderland: Keeping the Magic Alive Post-Halloween

November 6, 2025

Salem, a city known for its spooky season, is not ready to dim the lights just yet. With Halloween crowds thinning out, local groups are stepping up to keep the downtown area buzzing through the winter. Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets have teamed up to launch "Holiday Happenings, " a plan

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Jerusalem's Edge Ablaze: A Race Against Time

May 1, 2025

The outskirts of Jerusalem are currently under siege from wildfires that have been raging for two days straight. These fires are some of the most intense the country has seen in a while. The situation is critical, as strong winds are expected to hit later in the day, which could make things much wor

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Catalytic Converter Crimes Dropped in Bensalem After Family Ring Busted

December 24, 2024

Bensalem has seen a big drop in catalytic converter thefts this year. Why? Because a family crime ring was caught. This ring was stealing these car parts in Bensalem and four other counties in the Philadelphia area. They sold thousands of these converters, making millions. With them behind bars, the

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Salem's Halloween Boom: A New Record!

November 6, 2024

Salem, Massachusetts just set a new record for Halloween visitors! The city welcomed 87, 351 visitors on October 31, shattering last year's record of 63, 856. This spooky influx is part of the annual Haunted Happenings festival, which brought in 1, 040, 600 visitors this October—an 8. 6% increase fr

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New Eatery by Fiesta Shows Coming to Salem in 2025!

November 5, 2024

Ever wanted to enjoy a meal and drinks in a lively setting while in Salem? The Dean family, who brings the excitement of Fiesta Shows to your local carnivals and fairs, has a new plan. They’re set to open an unnamed restaurant and event space right in the Riverwalk area on Derby Street. The spot wil

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Trump's Virginia Pitch: A Close-Up on the Campaign Trail

November 3, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is currently firing up crowds in Salem, Virginia, as he vies for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The event, taking place at the Salem Civic Center, kicked off a bit later than scheduled, around 4 p. m. , due to a delay from his previous stop in North Caroli