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November 19, 2021
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The Holiday Season Is In Full Swing In Salem, Massachusetts

by joeyphoenix
From Destination Salem Many beloved events will return to the Witch City this season with Salem Holiday Happenings. From historic house tours to “A Christmas Carol”- themed trolley rides to the arrival of Santa Claus, Salem provides a unique holiday experience that can be tailored for all visitors. In addition to the Holiday-themed events this season, there are the many gems
November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
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Guide to Small Business Saturday Shopping and Events North of Boston

by joeyphoenix
It’s almost time for #SmallBusinessSaturday. Couched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to #staylocal and support the businesses that are right there in their own towns. Many small businesses in North Shore communities rely on profits from shopping holidays to thrive, and small business Saturday helps point people in the right direction. Here is
November 19, 2021
November 19, 2021
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Lawrence
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#StayLocal2021 Guide to Lawrence, MA

by joeyphoenix
#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,”
November 19, 2021
November 18, 2021
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Santa’s Arrival at the Hawthorne and Holiday Tree Lighting, Nov. 26, 2021

by joeyphoenix
From Salem Main Streets Santa Claus is coming back to town in 2021! Join Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we celebrate two of our most beloved annual traditions – Santa’s Arrival and the lighting of Salem’s Holiday Tree – all in one evening. Santa Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington
November 18, 2021
November 17, 2021
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Salem
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#StayLocal2021 Guide to Salem, MA

by joeyphoenix
#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,”
November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
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Salem
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The Truth about Monopoly

by joeyphoenix
From The House of the Seven Gables Tis the season for board games. And Monopoly — where dollars change hands, people languish in jail and properties flip with every roll of the dice — is one of the most popular. The convergence of competition, real estate and luck of the draw characterize, as few other games do, America’s capitalist ethos.
November 17, 2021
November 17, 2021
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Tickets Now Available Online For Christmas In Salem House Tour

by joeyphoenix
From Historic Salem Historic Salem, Inc. (HSI) is pleased to announce that tickets for this year’s Christmas in Salem house tour are now available online at www.christmasinsalem.org.  This will be the 42nd annual holiday house tour that has become a Christmas tradition for many residents and friends on the North Shore. This year’s tour is scheduled for December 4 and
November 17, 2021
November 16, 2021
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5 Ways to Shop Small, Support Local Artists at This Year’s Lydia Pinkham Open Studios

by joeyphoenix
By Joey Phoenix The 15th Annual Lydia Pinkham Open Studios takes place this weekend, November 20th and 21st from 10:00am – 5:00pm, offering 3 floors of more than 60 artists, makers, and food purveyors at the Historic Lydia Pinkham Building at 271 Western Ave in Lynn. This year, the organizers of Lydia Pinkham Open Studios have also teamed up once
November 16, 2021
November 15, 2021
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Lynn
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#StayLocal2021 Guide to Lynn, MA

by joeyphoenix
#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,”
November 15, 2021
November 11, 2021
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#StayLocal2021 Guide to Beverly, MA

by joeyphoenix
#StayLocalMA (#StayLocal2021) is an innovative and collaborative regional approach to explore, dine, and shop locally. Creative Collective created The Stay Local MA Campaign to support your favorite small businesses throughout the community – both in-store and online and keep your money local. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of most communities and on the North Shore that couldn’t be more true,”
November 11, 2021