Former Salem Center Macy's to Become Skating Rink
The Expo is set to open at the former department store site on January 2.
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October 22, 2026
Vera's Restaurant and Bar Opens in Downtown SalemA new dining and social establishment has officially begun operations at 383 State St.
October 21, 2026
Salem Launches New Beep Beep Parking AppThe city has introduced a new mobile parking application, signaling the end of the previous system later this year.
October 16, 2026
Found by HG to Reopen at New Salem LocationThe boutique will move into the ground floor of the Cartwright Apartments on October 21, 2026.
October 16, 2026
Trader Joe's Marks 15 Years in SalemThe California-based grocery chain is celebrating 15 years of operations at its Commercial Street location.
October 9, 2026
Salem Opened New Riverfront Park PlaygroundThe $2.5 million project replaces a 28-year-old structure at the popular city park.
October 9, 2026
Gilgamesh Brewing Co-Founder Michael Radtke DiedMichael Radtke, who helped build a prominent regional brewery brand, died at 49 from a pulmonary embolism.
October 2, 2026
Salem Has Launched New Parking Payment AppThe city introduced Beep Beep Salem for mobile parking payments as the current app nears its scheduled retirement.
September 24, 2026
Salem City Council Proposed Business Fee ChangesOfficials discussed a potential shift in how the city collects operations fees from local business owners.