Called athenaeums, a Greek word meaning "temple of Athena," the concept predates the traditional public library.

When you think of Halloween, you have to think of Salem, Massachusetts. The Witch City is set to receive a record number of visitors today, and they want to make sure it's as safe as it is spooky.

Twirlers from Lynnette’s Twirlerettes’ Forest City, Lake Ariel and Carbondale divisions twirled for the ninth time in the city of Salem, Massachusetts’ Haunted Happenings Parade on Oct. 2, which ...

The federal government shutdown continues. Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Many federal workers are missing full paychecks and don't know when they will resume.

It's Day 23 of the federal government shutdown, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Without a fix, many federal employees will not be getting paid tomorrow, the ...

One scene in a new campaign video announcing U.S. Rep Seth Moulton’s long-awaited U.S. Senate bid stands out: It’s a sunny kitchen somewhere in Essex County, and the Salem pol is making French toast, ...

October is go-time in the Witch City. But on the first day of the month, leaders in Salem, Mass. confronted a potentially scary problem as the government shutdown closed a visitor center — and its ...

SALEM — Black cats have long been objects of superstition, believed by some to be harbingers of bad luck and best avoided. But here, especially at this time of year, black cats are like people magnets ...

The 37th annual Halloween 200 Classic at the historic Salem Speedway offers an expanded weekend-long schedule including variety of activities for all race fans. The action-packed 2025 Salem Speedway ...