History
Historic Building of the Week: The Alfred Irvin House
As you all likely know, February is Black History Month. You probably have also noticed that much of the history in these Historic Buildings of the Week fails to include that of Black people in Marblehead. But this is not because Black people did not exist in Marblehead, nor does it mean that Black people did not participate in the same history-making as any other … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: The Alfred Irvin House
Back in time to Feb. 9, 1999
Applying for a credit card in 2024 is sort of a choose-your-own-adventure experience, winding your way through lists of benefits and fees to determine what, exactly, the piece of plastic or metal in your wallet will do for you (besides get you into debt). In a world of company cards, corporate sponsors, and gaming rewards to squeeze out as much as possible, Marblehead once … [Read more...] about Back in time to Feb. 9, 1999
Historic Building of the Week: 7 Franklin St.
Marblehead is full of ghosts. Lining the streets are spirits of the past, each with their own story to tell. Each has seen the town and its people change, grow, and endure. Of course, I’m talking about the old houses. Surely you didn't think I was talking about real ghosts? One of the oldest of these ghosts is the Parson Barnard House at 7 Franklin St. The house is named … [Read more...] about Historic Building of the Week: 7 Franklin St.
Back in time to Feb. 3, 1999
Super Bowl LVIII is shaping up to be a barn burner. You have the No. 1 seeded powerhouse San Francisco 49ers, who barely scraped by the Detroit Lions, facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are quickly reaching Brady/Belichick Patriots levels of dominance. And Taylor Swift will be there — if she can make it back from Tokyo in time (reports suggest she can, and … [Read more...] about Back in time to Feb. 3, 1999