Salem increases fees for tour guide licenses as much as 3,500%
With tourism booming - especially around Halloween - the city of Salem will be charging tour guides 3,500% more for a tour guide license in 2025.
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With tourism booming - especially around Halloween - the city of Salem will be charging tour guides 3,500% more for a tour guide license in 2025.
Salem's mayor said the licensing fee had not been reviewed recently, which is why tour guides will see the massive hike.
Two kids were arrested and charged with vandalism after racist graffiti was found on a sidewalk in Salem.
Two juveniles were arrested and charged with vandalism after racist graffiti was found on a sidewalk in Salem. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Twenty-two specialty breed dogs have arrived in Massachusetts and will be going up for adoption the MSPCA says.
An Oklahoma man was arrested Wednesday morning for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at the Satanic Temple in Salem earlier this month.
Over a dozen dogs are making the journey from New York City to Salem due to overcrowding in the city's shelter system.
Salem police said someone threw an explosive device onto the porch of the Satanic Temple.
The MSPCA is seeing more puppies than usual at its Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.
Harbor Sweets in Salem is a chocolate shop that has been bringing smiles to families for decades.
Construction is starting this year on the site of the Old Salem Harbor Station.
Construction is starting this year on the site of the Old Salem Harbor Station.
A Salem woman says her husband went to a North Shore nursing home for rehabilitation and within months he was dead.
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, so get ready to feel the love with your special someone at special events for the holiday around Massachusetts.
Two dogs and a cat were featured on Sunday's Pet Parade. They are available for adoption through the MSPCA Angell - Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.
Meet Slinky, Abba and Sage, who are all looking for a good home.
A sea wall in Salem, which stood for more than 100 years, failed during the weekend storm and waves hit some homes hard.
WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
A Michigan man was arrested after police said he was plotting to bomb the Satanic Temple in Salem.
It's a three day weekend for most people and there is a lot to do!
The world of homelessness transcends all boundaries. That's why Lifebridge North Shore is so important.
A three-year-old boy escaped from a day care in Salem. He wandered four blocks before a mailman saved him.
A mailman acted quickly when he saw a 3-year-old boy running toward traffic. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Hundreds of endoscopy patients at Salem Hospital were possibly exposed to dangerous viruses.
Roughly 450 Salem Hospital patients were alerted that they may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV
Noah Kahan returned home to New England and found himself on the Logan Airport shuttle bus just like countless other holiday travelers.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis may not miss any time with his right heel injury.
The Gingerbread Construction Company has been serving customers in Massachusetts and beyond for 44 years.
Hundreds of kids and police officers from the MetroWest area and beyond converged on the Framingham Walmart for the annual "Shop with a Cop" event.
A weekslong heated debate came to a head Wednesday night with Natick's Select Board meeting on immigrant documentation policies.
Some Massachusetts farms are now selling Christmas trees at a discount a week before the holiday.
There is a chance that there could be a white Christmas in Massachusetts.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house was broken into Sunday night while the Celtics were playing in Washington, D.C.
While Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown will likely be a one-sided affair, there is an added level of excitement with Josh Allen and Drake Maye set to go head-to-head for the first time.
Noah Kahan returned home to New England and found himself on the Logan Airport shuttle bus just like countless other holiday travelers.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis may not miss any time with his right heel injury.
Jaylen Brown's mother's house in Wellesley, Massachusetts was broken into while the Celtics were out of town, sources told WBZ-TV.
While Sunday's Patriots-Bills showdown will likely be a one-sided affair, there is an added level of excitement with Josh Allen and Drake Maye set to go head-to-head for the first time.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte apologized on Wednesday for voicing his displeasure about the team's offensive play-calling following Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
While questions about Jerod Mayo's future with the New England Patriots are swirling, the head coach is making is clear that his focus is in the present.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.