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October 6, 2025

Pirate Shadows Over Salem: The Story of Black Sam Bellamy, the Whydah & the “Witch of Wellfleet”

SPONSORED CONTENT | Written by Real Pirates Salem When most people think of Salem, they picture witches and Puritan ghosts—but...

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October 4, 2025

Fall at Hammond Castle Museum: Your Guide to Seasonal Events & Tours

SPONSORED CONTENT | Written by Brittany DiCologero Just a short drive up the coast from Salem, a true local treasure...

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October 3, 2025

Hollowed Harvest Returns: A Jack-O’-Lantern Festival for All Ages

SPONSORED CONTENT | Written by Hollowed Harvest Hollowed Harvest is the ultimate, all-ages celebration of Halloween centering on the art...

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October 2, 2025

Born in Salem, Brewed For Wanderers — A Cozy Pause at Jaho Coffee Roasters

SPONSORED CONTENT | Blog and photos by Jaho Coffee Roaster & Bakery Hi, from Jaho! First time in Salem? Between...

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September 30, 2025

Experience Autumn by the Sea in Gloucester, MA

SPONSORED CONTENT | Written by Discover Gloucester Looking to add more coastal charm—and maybe a few chills—to your October adventures?...

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September 29, 2025

Salem Wax: A Halloween Experience in the Heart of Salem, MA

SPONSORED CONTENT | Written by Destination Salem   There’s no better place to celebrate Halloween than Salem — and no...

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September 10, 2025

MBTA Weekend Commuter Rail Service to Support Haunted Happenings in Salem

Written by the Office of Mayor Dominick Pangallo The MBTA with its Commuter Rail operating and maintenance partner Keolis Commuter...

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September 9, 2025

Planned Road Closures for October in Salem 2025

Written by the Office of Mayor Dominick Pangallo Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the City of Salem have announced planned and...

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August 8, 2025

Top 10 Tips for a Wicked Good Visit

Planning a trip to Salem during Haunted Happenings? October is the city’s busiest season, and with so much to see...

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October 25, 2024

City of Salem Releases Guide to Visiting on Halloween

The City of Salem and Destination Salem, the city’s official destination marketing organization, have released a visitor’s guide designed to help...

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October 19, 2024

Witch City Walking Tours: Discovering Salem’s Haunting Past

SPONSORED CONTENT | Blog and photos by Bridie O’Connell   If you’ve ever wanted to walk through the haunted history...

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October 14, 2024

High-Quality Cannabis and a Special Halloween Event You Won’t Want to Miss

SPONSORED CONTENT | Written by Destination Salem   Located at 297 Highland Avenue in Salem, AMP Cannabis is a local,...

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