Interviewee: Carissa Colosi & Matthew Matarazzo (She/Her, He/Him) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Birch Moon Rising is a combination vintage/antique shop, a small herbal apothecary and a metaphysical store. It’s meant to feel like you are shopping in an outdoor, wooded glen at twilight. We aim to have something for anybody who walks

“Supporting local businesses through compassionate community intervention.” Last week, the Creative Collective team was able to sit down with the town of Lynn’s new addition, the CALM team, and discuss how they support our community and members. What is the Lynn Calm Team?  The Lynn Calm Team (LCT) is an alternative to traditional police response, launched on June 3, 2022,

Creative Collective to Manage Salem’s 2025 Haunted Happenings Marketplace Expanded Partnership Includes Salem Common, Derby Square, Old Town Hall, and Front Street Programming Through November 2 SALEM, MA – Creative Collective LLC returns to manage Salem’s Haunted Happenings Marketplace for the 2025 season, operating vendor markets and entertainment programming from September 26 through November 2, 2025. The renewed contract represents

Interviewee: Nick Demakes In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. I’m an unusual artist with a creative medium with odd family portraits of bats Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do. Share your passions for your business, organization, or initiative. I was inspired at a young age from an

Essex Heritage Launches Biggest Trails & Sails Event Series Yet: 16 Days of Free Adventures Across the North Shore Hundreds of free activities celebrate historic, natural, and cultural resources across Essex County from September 13-28, 2025 Essex County, Massachusetts is preparing for its most ambitious celebration of local heritage yet. Essex Heritage has announced the return of its annual Trails

Interviewee: James Bostick (He/Him) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. Gallows Hill Artists offers Salem’s only dedicated artist workspace, housed in a historic building at 16 Proctor Street. Originally a tannery, the site now provides a vibrant, collaborative environment for creative professionals. With 26 studios totaling 12,000 square feet, our 28 artists enjoy spacious

The energy in the Peabody Essex Museum‘s atrium on September 4 was unique. Furthermore, it was not the polite enthusiasm of typical morning panels, but the electric charge of people recognizing transformative change. As leaders gathered for Creative Capital: Investing in Community, organized by PEM in partnership with Creative Collective, they weren’t just discussing programs. Indeed, they were witnessing how

Salem’s Gallows Hill Artists Opens Expanded Studios for Free Public Tour This September Historic tannery building now houses 28 artists across 12,000 square feet of renovated creative space Salem, Massachusetts is set to showcase its thriving arts community when Gallows Hill Artists presents Open Studios on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM. The free public event will

The House of the Seven Gables Named America’s Best Historical Home Tour by Newsweek in 2025 Salem’s iconic 357-year-old mansion tops prestigious list of America’s most captivating historical home tours Salem, Massachusetts has another reason to celebrate its rich historical heritage. The House of the Seven Gables has been crowned the Best Historical Home Tour in America by Newsweek Readers’

Interviewee: Ashley Durrer (She/Her) In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative. I specialize in crafting personalized strategies that amplify your voice, engage your consumer audience, and drive meaningful results. At Modern Social, I provide the right solutions for your business, allowing you to focus on your core business goals. Let’s streamline your brand online with