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 to support local businesses and attract visitors even after the Hall...
The recent escalation in Gaza has left many people dead and injured. One of the most devastating incidents involved a school that was being used as a shelter. While people were sleeping, the school was struck multiple times, causing a fire that destroyed belongings and took many lives. This is not an isolated incident. The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for some t...
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 worse. Firefighters are working tirelessly to gain control of the situa...
The excitement is building in Winston Salem, as the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium is set to start Sunday evening. The green flag will drop at 8:20 p. m. Chase Elliott will be in front of the pack for the race. Elliott earned his place by winning his heat race Saturday night. There are 23 racing cars in the race. Saturday heat races determined the top 20 spot...
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 crime rate has dropped from 31 reports in 2023 to just 6 so far this...
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 from last year. So, what’s behind this creepy-cool trend? Salem credit...
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 will offer classic pub-style comfort food, perfect for grabbing a bite a...
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 Carolina. Trump's goal? To woo supporters just days before the November 5 e...
As the debate around gambling continues to simmer, a new proposal to transform a former Lord & Taylor department store in Salem, New Hampshire, into a casino and entertainment destination has sparked excitement and concern. Dubbed "Live! Casino Salem," the project aims to bring in a gaming and dining experience like no other, with over 900 historical horse racing mac...
Colin Farrell returns as Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, in the spin-off series set a week after The Batman. In Gotham City on the brink of chaos, Cobblepot must battle Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone (The Hangman) and Rhenzy Feliz's Victor Aguilar to claim his spot as kingpin. He will rise above rivals through brutality or find an unlikely ally in Victor.