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The 14 Best Pubs in Massachusetts!

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Olde Main Street Pub, Salem, MA

Offering a great rotating selection of draft beer, Olde Main Street Pub is known for its duck wings and steak tips. Sit on the bar side and tip a few back or bring your date to the…
Offering a great rotating selection of draft beer, Olde Main Street Pub is known for its duck wings…

The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Massachusetts

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Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, MA

Voted the 2015 best U.S. City Center Historic Hotel by Historic Hotels of America, the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem has seen U.S. presidents and Hollywood celebrities as some of their famous guests.…
Voted the 2015 best U.S. City Center Historic Hotel by Historic Hotels of America, the Hawthorne…

10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

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33 Munroe, Salem, MA

Specializing in all things wedding planning, florals, and events, you won’t find a more comprehensive wedding service provider. Details are their expertise, from creating timelines and…
Specializing in all things wedding planning, florals, and events, you won’t find a more…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!

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Get spooky in Salem

Around Halloween, the home of the notorious 1692 witch trials does a booming business in ghost walks, witch history and many otherworldly activities. Bring your broomstick.

Around Halloween, the home of the notorious 1692 witch trials does a booming business in ghost…

The 9 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Massachusetts!

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Gulu-Gulu Café, Salem, MA

Pair your iced coffee with one of several small plates at Gulu Gulu Café. Named after a café in Prague, where the owners met one another, they serve everyone from artists to young…
Pair your iced coffee with one of several small plates at Gulu Gulu Café. Named after a…

The 8 Best Places for Crab in Massachusetts!

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Turner’s Seafood, Salem, MA

Crab literally takes the cake at Turner’s Seafood. Their rock crab is skillfully incorporated into one of the best crab cakes around. Enjoy it as an entrée. Check out a smaller portion…
Crab literally takes the cake at Turner’s Seafood. Their rock crab is skillfully incorporated…

The 7 Best Arcades in Massachusetts!

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Bit Bar, Salem, MA

If it’s a classic arcade you’re longing for, visit Bit Bar in Salem. With games straight from the 1980s and 1990s, this adult arcade will definitely take you back. Enjoy food and adult…
If it’s a classic arcade you’re longing for, visit Bit Bar in Salem. With games…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Massachusetts

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Bonchon Chicken, Salem, MA

For fried chicken with a zing, check out Bonchon Chicken. Authentic Korean fried chicken is something to behold. While it won’t curb your occasional craving for the U.S. version, it is a nice…
For fried chicken with a zing, check out Bonchon Chicken. Authentic Korean fried chicken is…

10 Best Museums in Massachusetts

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Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA

Also called PEM, Peabody Essex Museum is an extensive monument to art and culture. This museum features a richly varied collection of artistic works and cultural displays from around the world and is…
Also called PEM, Peabody Essex Museum is an extensive monument to art and culture. This museum…

6 Best Tea Houses and Shops in Massachusetts

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Jolie Tea Company, Salem, MA

Enjoy tea, take part in a tea tasting, or enjoy high tea at Jolie Tea Company. Tea goes perfectly with macarons—and they serve them here. Check out the extensive collection of tea, teapots,…
Enjoy tea, take part in a tea tasting, or enjoy high tea at Jolie Tea Company. Tea goes perfectly…
Best Things In & Around Swampscott, MA
The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Massachusetts

Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, MA

Featured in The 9 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Massachusetts
Voted the 2015 best U.S. City Center Historic Hotel by Historic Hotels of America, the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem has seen U.S. presidents and Hollywood celebrities as some of their famous guests.… Read More
10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts

33 Munroe, Salem, MA

Featured in 10 Best Wedding Planners in Massachusetts
Specializing in all things wedding planning, florals, and events, you won’t find a more comprehensive wedding service provider. Details are their expertise, from creating timelines and… Read More
The 10 Best Pasta Places in Massachusetts!

Polcari’s, Saugus, MA

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No, Polcari’s isn’t much to look at, but if you allow that to impede your judgment, you’ll miss out on some tasty pasta dishes. They’ve been around “forevah,”… Read More
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!

Get spooky in Salem

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Massachusetts!

Around Halloween, the home of the notorious 1692 witch trials does a booming business in ghost walks, witch history and many otherworldly activities. Bring your broomstick.

Read More
The 9 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Massachusetts!

Gulu-Gulu Café, Salem, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Spots for Iced Coffee in Massachusetts!
Pair your iced coffee with one of several small plates at Gulu Gulu Café. Named after a café in Prague, where the owners met one another, they serve everyone from artists to young… Read More
The 8 Best Places for Crab in Massachusetts!

Turner’s Seafood, Salem, MA

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Crab in Massachusetts!
Crab literally takes the cake at Turner’s Seafood. Their rock crab is skillfully incorporated into one of the best crab cakes around. Enjoy it as an entrée. Check out a smaller portion… Read More
The 7 Best Arcades in Massachusetts!

Bit Bar, Salem, MA

Featured in The 7 Best Arcades in Massachusetts!
If it’s a classic arcade you’re longing for, visit Bit Bar in Salem. With games straight from the 1980s and 1990s, this adult arcade will definitely take you back. Enjoy food and adult… Read More
The 9 Best Sports Centers in Massachusetts!

Danvers Indoor Sports, Danvers, MA

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Centers in Massachusetts!
Danvers Indoor Sports touts itself as the place where “athletes come to train, compete, and have fun,” and it seems that’s the consensus among its members. They afford athletes of… Read More
9 Best Eyewear Stores in Massachusetts

The Eye Place, Peabody, MA

Featured in 9 Best Eyewear Stores in Massachusetts
At the Eye Place in Peabody, you’ll find exactly what you want, whether you seek classic, funky, business-style, designer or contemporary frames. They pride themselves on selling unique styles… Read More
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Events around Swampscott, MA
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Holly Bowling

City Winery, Boston, MA
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04

Solo Exhibition - Jordan Nassar: Fantasy and Truth

10:00 AM
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, MA
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Dec
04

SoWa Winter Festival

10:00 AM
SoWa Power Station, Boston, MA
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Dec
04

Marblehead Christmas Walk

10:00 AM
Marblehead Christmas Walk, Marblehead, MA
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Dec
04

The Immersive Nutcracker - Boston

10:30 AM
Lighthouse ArtSpace at the Castle, Boston, MA
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04

Exhibition: Anything: More Parts Of The Whole, Old And New

11:00 AM
Howard Yezerski Gallery, Boston, MA
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04

The Immersive Nutcracker - Boston

11:30 AM
Lighthouse ArtSpace at the Castle, Boston, MA
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Swampscott News

Flags at Half-Mast November 29, 2022

From: Town of Paxton
November 29, 2022
Please be advised that in honor of United States Representative Donald McEachin of Virginia, who passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, and in accordance with the United States Flag Code 4 USC 7… Read More

Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Notice of Filing and Request for Comments

November 22, 2022
NOTICE OF FILING AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company each d/b/a National Grid for Approval to Exclude Mystic Cost-of-Service Agreement… Read More

This World Day of Remembrance, Traffic Fatalities in Massachusetts Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

November 18, 2022
World Day of Remembrance honors victims of traffic crashes on November 20th, 2022. Buildings and bridges across the state, including Boston City Hall, are to be lit yellow. A memorial display will be… Read More

Statement from Transportation for Massachusetts Regarding Governor-Elect Maura Healey, the Approval of the Fair Share Amendment, and the Work and Family Mobility Act

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
November 10, 2022
"Transportation for Massachusetts congratulates Governor-elect Maura Healey for her historic victory as the next governor of Massachusetts. Governor-elect Healey’s campaign led on creating a… Read More

Early Education and Care Programs Statewide to Receive $80 Million in Rate Increases for Fiscal Year 2023

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
November 9, 2022
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration on Nov 8th, announced a historic increase – nearly $80 million – to the rates paid by the Commonwealth to child care providers licensed by… Read More

Massachusetts Public Health Officials Urge Vaccinations for Flu and COVID-19 as Flu Season Begins

From: Town of Grafton
October 22, 2022
With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is urging residents to get their flu shot and get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for which they are eligible. October… Read More

Please Join us for Safer Roads for a Stronger Commonwealth on October12, 2022!

October 10, 2022
The November election includes Ballot Question 4, which asks voters whether to uphold a new state law that will make our roads safer for all of us. To learn more about Question 4, please join Newton… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Awards Melrose $500,000 Green Communities Grant

From: City Of Melrose
September 30, 2022
Melrose will use the grant to fund the electrification of the Melrose Public Library. On September 20, 2022, the City of Melrose was awarded a $500,000 grant to take the Melrose Public Library off… Read More

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Coordinated Support for Newly Arriving Families and Individuals to the Commonwealth

From: Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker
September 20, 2022
Emergency response plan includes temporary shelter and humanitarian services BARNSTABLE, MA — On Sep 16th, the Baker-Polito Administration announced new shelter and humanitarian supports… Read More

Governor Announces Distribution of Free COVID Tests

From: Know Your Town
September 13, 2022
To ensure that residents can properly manage COVID-19, the governor has announced there will be another round of free rapid antigen test kits distributed to municipalities across the Commonwealth.… Read More

Flags at Half Mast in Honor of Queen Elizabeth II

From: Town of Paxton
September 10, 2022
Please be advised that as a mark of respect for the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and in accordance with a Presidential proclamation, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, has ordered… Read More

Chris Dempsey for Auditor Official Statement - September 7, 2022

September 8, 2022
Boston, MA – On Sep 7th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey released the following statement regarding the Democratic Primary election results. “Earlier tonight I… Read More

We Came Up Short, But I Am Filled With Gratitude

September 8, 2022
Thank you for being a part of this campaign. Earlier tonight I called Senator DiZoglio to congratulate her on a hard-fought campaign and on her victory in the Primary. While we came up short… Read More

Labor Endorsements

September 6, 2022
BOSTON, Mass., On Sep 5th, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris Dempsey announced endorsements from major Massachusetts labor unions. Democratic Candidate for State Auditor Chris… Read More

T4MA Statement on Federal Transit Administration Safety Report

September 1, 2022
The MBTA must staff and maintain a reliable transit system, and the legislature must uphold its responsibilities Attribute to T4MA Interim Director Josh Ostroff BOSTON - “MBTA riders… Read More
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Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery

Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
285 Derby Street, Salem, MA
Salem's ONLY Monster Museum This museum is a tribute to Horror, Sci Fi and Fantasy Films. Actors, Directors and Special Effects artists are all hon... Read More

Salem Wax Museum

Salem Wax Museum
288 Derby Street, Salem, MA
This compelling museum is composed of eerily life-like London made wax figures that depict Salem's vivid history from its founding in 1626 through ... Read More

New England Pirate Museum

New England Pirate Museum
274 Derby Street, Salem, MA
The most fun-filled place in Salem. The unique and little-known history of New England sea-robbers comes alive at the Pirate Museum.Relive the adve... Read More

Peabody Essex Museum

Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA
Mission & Vision StatementThe mission of the Peabody Essex Museum is to celebrate outstanding artistic and cultural creativity by collecting, s... Read More

Salem Pioneer Village 1630

Salem Pioneer Village 1630
Forest River Park, Salem, MA
About:- Built in 1930 to mark the tercentennial of Massachusetts, Pioneer Village is America's first living history museum. The village sits on th... Read More

Salem Witch Museum

Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, MA
About:- Words such as these struck terror into the hearts of Salem townspeople in the early spring of 1692 as hysterical young girls called out na... Read More

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby St, Salem, MA
When the United States was young, ships from Salem, Massachusetts helped to build the new nation's economy by carrying cargo back and forth from th... Read More

The House of Seven Gables

The House of Seven Gables
115 Derby Street, Salem, MA
In the early 1900s, Salem witnessed an influx of immigrants, mostly of Polish and Eastern European descent.  Recognizing the need for social s... Read More

Lynn Public SKatepark

Lynn Public SKatepark
144 Shepard Street, Lynn, MA
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