The impact that global megastar Taylor Swift has had on the music industry, businesses, and pop culture has been called the “Taylor Swift effect” by media outlets across the country. That effect has now found its way into the business of one Marbleheader, whose social-media presence is blowing up after followers made an effort to get a custom-made Kansas City … [Read more...] about A Swift delivery: Fans rally to get custom Marblehead-made Chiefs necklace to Taylor
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Tracy Chapman got her start in Marblehead
In 1988, three-time Grammy Award-winner Tracy Chapman burst onto the scene with her hit single, “Fast Car.” But did you know that two years prior, her journey began right here in town at the Me&Thee Coffee House? With Chapman’s duet performance of the hit single with country superstar Luke Combs at the Grammy Awards this past Sunday, Me&Thee founder Anthony Silva … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman got her start in Marblehead
Town sets fire at annual Christmas tree burning
Hundreds gathered at Riverside Beach on Friday evening as they watched the blaze from the burning pile of Christmas trees light up the night sky at the town's annual Christmas tree burning. Originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 6, the burning was postponed due to the winter storm that came in over the weekend. Despite the delay, many still showed up to the yearly … [Read more...] about Town sets fire at annual Christmas tree burning
Marblehead falls to Salem in TD Garden thriller
BOSTON— Sunday’s contest between the Marblehead Magicians and Salem Witches lived up to the quality of the parquet it was played on. Salem survived Marblehead’s comeback effort and held on to win 66-61 at the 2024 Andrew James Lawson Foundation Invitational. The Witches came out aggressive, building an early 10-point lead. By the time the first quarter ended, Salem led … [Read more...] about Marblehead falls to Salem in TD Garden thriller
Marblehead Museum accepts delivery of George Washington’s letter to Gen. Glover
The Marblehead Museum has acquired a historical letter sent to Gen. John Glover by the nation’s first president. The letter, dated 1779, features George Washington’s signature in a response to the town’s Revolutionary War hero, who had sent a request to resign from the Continental Army following the death of his wife, Hannah. Glover’s ship, the Hannah, named after his wife, was … [Read more...] about Marblehead Museum accepts delivery of George Washington’s letter to Gen. Glover