$1M State Grant Saves Skipper Rideshare

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Salem Skipper Wins $1M State Grant to Extend Service

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced Friday that a $1 million state grant will keep the Salem Skipper on-demand rideshare running past its scheduled Sept. 30 shutdown. Officials say the discount program has provided more than 630,000 rides to Salem and North Shore residents in six years, but it lost its original cannabis-revenue funding after a 2022 change in state law and has relied on grants since. Pangallo said the money extends the service for "a limited amount of additional time" while his administration prepares a proposal to the City Council for a longer-term funding model.

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Historic Hearts Yoga at Hamilton Hall Benefits Pantries

Hamilton Hall hosts a benefit yoga class led by Rebecca Johnson on Sunday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with ticket sales supporting The Salem Pantry and Hamilton Hall.

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Salem Certified as 3-Star Welcoming City by Welcoming America

Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced at a naturalization ceremony at the House of the Seven Gables that Salem earned a 3-star Certified Welcoming Community designation for its immigrant inclusion policies.

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Brick by Brick Architectural Walking Tour Offered by PEM

The Peabody Essex Museum leads its 'Brick by Brick' walking tour on Sunday, September 13 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., stopping at the John Ward House and Ropes Mansion.

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Salem Pauses Window Art Policy Enforcement After Pushback

The Salem Redevelopment Authority is temporarily pausing enforcement of revised temporary window art restrictions after pushback from downtown business owners, allowing further discussion.

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Salem to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising on Sept. 15

Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem will hold a flag-raising ceremony celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday, September 15 at noon at Riley Plaza.

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KIPP Academy Rallies Past Salem High Football in Season Opener

Salem High School's Witches lost a fourth-quarter lead and fell 32-27 to visiting KIPP Academy on Friday, September 11, after a late interception sealed the comeback.

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Beautification Committee Launches Salem 400+ Cat Coloring Contest

The Salem Beautification Committee's Luna Coloring Contest invites residents of all ages to color the city's quadricentennial cat mascot, with entries accepted through October 20 at City Hall and the library.

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Zero Waste Salem Sets Fall Free Book Swap at Horace Mann School

Zero Waste Salem's Free Book Swap returns Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Horace Mann Laboratory School gym, with donations collected September 18-19.

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25th Annual Trails & Sails Launches Regional Excursion Series

Essex Heritage kicked off its 25th annual Trails & Sails program on Saturday, September 12, offering more than 200 free guided hikes, tours, and maritime outings through September 27.

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Maritime Park Hosts Drop-In Talk on 1774 Great Salem Fire

Historian Curtis White leads a drop-in talk on the Great Salem Fire of 1774 at Central Wharf on Sunday, September 13, part of Trails & Sails.

Trails & Sails

Swampscott Conservancy Leads Nature Walk to Salem's Eagle Hill

The Swampscott Conservancy hosts a guided trek to Thompson's Meadow and Eagle Hill in Salem's Forest River Park on Sunday, September 13.

Trails & Sails

Salem Night Tour Hosts Evening Historical and Ghost Walks

Licensed guides lead 90-minute evening walking tours through downtown Salem, departing from 127 Essex Street at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 13.

Salem Night Tour

Design Review Board Sets Site Visit for Lifebridge Project

The Salem Design Review Board has scheduled a September 17 site visit outside 56 Margin Street to inspect plans for the Lifebridge and Harborlight Homes redevelopment, which includes 53 affordable units and a 70-bed shelter.

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