While Salem might be known as the best-of-the-best when it comes to Halloween, Marblehead does have an amazing lineup with a full lineup of creative, family-friendly, and festive events running from Oct. 23-31, without all of the crowds, of course. From pumpkin contests and concerts to costume parties and historical presentations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this … [Read more...] about Who needs Salem anyway?
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Board of Health comments on RFK Jr’s autism claim
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently claimed that there is a link between taking acetaminophen during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children. During an Oct. 9 cabinet meeting, Kennedy described it as “irresponsible” for pregnant women to take Tylenol. At the Oct. 15 meeting of the Marblehead Board of Health, Chair Dr. Tom … [Read more...] about Board of Health comments on RFK Jr’s autism claim
Marblehead heard loud and clear: No Kings
Crowds across the North Shore rallied on Saturday to join the national series of “No Kings” protests in order to stand up against the Trump Administration and its influence of billionaires. According to NPR, approximately 2,600 No Kings events were planned across nearly every state, and it projected a bigger turnout than the 5 million it said attended its previous nationwide … [Read more...] about Marblehead heard loud and clear: No Kings
Houses all dressed up for Halloween
While Marblehead might not have any haunted houses, what it does have are houses trying to at least look haunted. Local residents have transformed their homes into festive landmarks, each one a reflection of family traditions, neighborhood joy, and the irresistible pull of the spooky season. Clair Pappas at 49 Humphrey Street takes Halloween decorations to the next … [Read more...] about Houses all dressed up for Halloween
Sabrina the Good Witch wants to keep it fun
On a Sunny October morning, the sea air around Marblehead feels thick with memory salt, fog, and stories. Inside a cozy, light-filled room not far from the harbor, Sabrina Velandry sits at her dining room table, a deck of tarot cards fanned out before her. She calls herself "Sabrina the Good Witch," and her laugh, bright and conspiratorial, cuts through the mystique that … [Read more...] about Sabrina the Good Witch wants to keep it fun