Dave Watkins

Salem rings in the Fourth of July with a rare double celebration — America's 250th birthday and the city's own 400+ anniversary. The annual "Salem Celebrates the 4th" extravaganza at Derby Wharf anchors the day, featuring fireworks, road closures, and added security, per Salem Patch's c…

Salem shuts down City Hall today, then leans into a milestone Fourth of July blending America's 250th and the city's 400th-anniversary celebrations. City offices are closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, with limited hours the day before, the city announced. Saturday…

Salem opens Forest River Pool and activates cooling centers as dangerous heat grips the city through July 4. The city's 5th-season pool debut came the same day it announced the replacement of its CodeRED emergency notification system with a new platform called Regroup, urging residents …

Salem launched a new citywide emergency alert system Monday as a heat wave arrives. The city replaced its longtime CodeRED platform with Regroup, which will now deliver emergency notifications, road closures, and water alerts to residents — who should update their preferences in the new…