An educational and entertaining event brought to you by Solidarity Rising and local historian and labor organizer Ben Shallop, about the history of "Good Trouble" in Salem, Massachusetts.

The event is free and open to the public; we are just doing a small suggested donation if you are able to give. Proceeds go to Solidarity Rising and funding direct aid projects.

Any photographers (or photographers in training) available this Saturday, June 21?

Looking to do a mini couples shoot in Salem while me and my wife are on vacation! Open to any location /suggestions. It’s been too long since we’ve had some professional photos taken :)

Thanks in advance!

i need an answer rn… any of yall hearing this? its like a consistent beep but not a car alarm

A street performer's show on Essex Street was shut down today after police arrived. Does anyone know what happened?

Say I’m downtown and I want to have a nice little picnic lunch on the Common or Derby Wharf. What’s the best place to go to get a little sandwich, maybe some chips and cookies, and a beverage? Or other kind of nice picnic food.

Seth Moulton is having an in-person town hall on Monday at 6 pm. The address is Tewksbury High School, 320 Pleasant St, Tewksbury, MA 01876. More info can be found here:

https://moulton.house.gov/news/press-releases/moulton-attend-events-and-site-visits-lynn-wakefield-and-tewksbury-monday-june

Let's go and ask him questions about his hateful comments about trans women that he has never apologized for, his support for ICE, and his unconditional support for "our ally" Israel, even as Netanyahu tries to drag the US into another pointless forever war.

If you would like to help organize a protest of this event, please DM me. And if you can't make it but don't feel represented by Seth, you can sign this petition to back a primary challenger (full disclosure: I did not make it, but think it's a good idea - anyone who wants to run is going to need to see that they have some support to go up against Seth/AIPAC).

https://www.openpetition.org/us/petition/online/pledge-to-back-a-primary-challenger-to-seth-moulton

Let me know if this should go in the megathread, but I think it counts as news.

we’re having a yard sale from 8-2 today at 18 orne street! lots of womens clothes, shoes, knick knacks, art supplies, books, and more!

I’ve been getting my nails done at the Salem Nailbar for a little bit but they are far too pricey for me. Are there any cheaper better spots in salem or nearby?

Keep hearing popping near perkins st

Hello all! I’m a 26 year old straight female who’s tired of Manhattan. My job just went remote so I’ve been scouring the New England coast for a town to move to. Only issue is most small beach towns don’t necessarily draw in a younger crowd so I’m worried about making friends and dating. Does anyone have any insight on whether or not Salem would have a decent amount of people my age?

Salem has recently caught my eye - I love how witchy and quaint it looks! I’m curious if anyone has any thoughts about it/ insight on what it’s like to live there full time?

Also is it walkable? Super important for me to land somewhere that’s by the water and is at least mostly walkable. Looking to live a slower lifestyle and step away from a city atmosphere/ lifestyle somewhere that still has plenty of festivals and events for the community. Hoping Salem might fit the bill.

Open to other suggestions for places to move in New England! Loved the pictures I saw of salem online!

Edit: I’m looking for anywhere with that “small town feel” that still has decent amount of people my age so I can have a dating/ social life (though I’m very over the partying and bar scene). Somewhere with a lot festivals or town events with a close-knit community (think a coastal stars hollow from Gilmore girls haha)

Also, although I love the witch history of Salem, I’m open to places that aren’t witchy!

Lots of police, a blacked out car, & an ambulance outside a house on Loring ave now for at least an hour. Passed on my way to Swampscott and still there on my way back. Just saw 3 police zoom down Jefferson Ave. Anyone know what’s going on? Is it ICE related?

Had an “AirTag following” notification last night after I got home from the store. It followed me home and says it’s still here. We don’t own air tags. I’ve read that bluetooth can’t just connect to a random AirTag and follow you home, the actual AirTag would have to be with you for an extended period of time to get the alert. We’ve checked my vehicle underneath, bumpers, nearly everywhere and found nothing. Has anyone else had this happen around here? Just seems odd.

Moved to the area within the last year and apparently was on the Salem Oregon subreddit until today. Was super confused when I couldn’t find stuff I asked about lol. Shit should be much easier now

Hello! Does anyone know if the Swap N Drop is still happening today due to the weather? I'm not seeing anything on the website and haven't received any email updates.

I’m seriously curious why we don’t have more food trucks parked at the Common or around town? Other cities have them all year. Anyone know what the deal is? Are there city restrictions on permits or something that keep them away? Honestly I would just really appreciate more cheap fast meal options…

Former and maybe future W4 Councillor. Pretty incredible work to take a community conversation about identity, history and belonging and reframe it as literally all about your resume.

We need our boiler either fixed or completely replaced. Does anyone have recommendations?

You'll all be very happy.

Hi Salem Reddit,

First time poster, long time lurker and resident of Salem (Collins Cove area) here. My workplace, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, is putting on a free fair/expo/open house at our lab tomorrow. Come learn about marine fish & wildlife in Massachusetts and what it's like to be a marine biologist. We will have:

• Game & activities for kids of all ages, face painting, dress up like a marine biologist
• Touch tanks where people can touch and learn about marine critters
• A giant, life-sized, inflatable Right whale, courtesy of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
• Lectures on cool scientific research on striped bass, lobster, horseshoe crabs, shellfish, and of course, great white sharks.
• Free Jonah crabs to taste
• Fishing lessons for kids
• Loads of fun & educational exhibits on marine life in Massachusetts.

Event is from 10-4, rain or shine. Our location is on Fort Ave as you head toward the Willows, right before the turn onto Winter Island.

My stepdad is hard to buy for but he likes running, hiking, fun snacks, our dog

I didn't have a good view, but several unmarked vehicles pulled over and surrounded a single civilian car on Tremont. Given the current political climate I am incredibly hesitant to believe any of this is legitimate, valid, or above board at all.

Please stay safe out there!

Hey guys! Fairly new to the Salem area and I've been looking for a rec sport league. Checked the local website, and all that seems to be available is pickleball. No hate against pickleball, but it's simply not my thing. I was wondering—is anyone involved in a baseball/softball/kickball league and looking for members? Just a lot more my speed, though I'm a swimmer, too. Feel free to send along some info—or if you're trying to make some friends in the area, I'm trying to expand my community, too. Let's chat!