Coronavirus Cases & Casualties In Salem (May 1 Update)
This COVID-19 (coronavirus) release/story continues to develop; Salem cases increase, according to City officials SALEM, Mass.—As of 3:30 p.m. on May 1, 2020, 396 Salem…
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North Shore Pride 2020 Canceled
By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—North Shore Pride, the largest Pride celebration north of Boston, has cancelled its 2020 parade and festival, according to its…
Salem Calls For Personal Protective Equipment Donations
Protective equipment needed such as masks, gloves, gowns, and eye protection sought for Salem Police and Fire Departments, North Shore Medical Center SALEM, Mass.—The city…
LGBTQ Health Competency Outside Of Boston
The Realities of LGBTQ Health Care Beyond Boston; A Troublesome Picture Emerges In Certain Areas By: Nicole Lashomb*/TRT Editor-in-Chief— What do you do if you…
Amplificando El Voto Latino: Las Elecciones de Nov. 5 en MA
Amplify Latinx lanza campaña de alcance para el voto Latino inspirada en Parrandas en colaboración con organizaciones de enlace cívico locales BOSTON—Amplify Latinx lanza una…
Salem Film Fest Kicks Off In Salem, Official Doc Selections, New Venues
By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—As New England’s leading all-documentary film festival, Salem Film Fest (SFF) celebrates its 12th year with over 70 feature and…
Ministry Beyond The Church: Rev. Joe Amico
A local pastor’s ministry that brings solace, healing and acceptance to and beyond the U.S. By: Chris Gilmore/TRT Reporter— SALEM, Mass.—After what could have been a…
Op-Ed: Salem is at a Crucible Moment
By: Patrick Schultz/Special to TRT— Salem is at a Crucible Moment. Kim Driscoll has a forward-looking vision for Salem, and is far and away the…
Salem Endorsements For City Council and School Committee
By: The Rainbow Times Editorial Board— The Rainbow Times proudly releases its Salem endorsements for city council and select school committee candidates in competitive races. Each…
Salem Stands with Puerto Rico, Humanitarian Relief Sought to Save American Lives, Reactions
Over three weeks after hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the most powerful to hit the U.S. territory in almost 100 years, and the island is…
Thank you: The Rainbow Times’ Pride Cruise Series, a success
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— If there is anything we’ve learned this June throughout pride month, it is how our LGBTQ community comes together to celebrate, mourn,…
Benefit Pride Cruise Series Launches on the North Shore
Pride Cruise Series launched in Salem, Mass. as part of The Rainbow Times’ 10th year anniversary celebration. SALEM, Mass.—The Rainbow Times (TRT), New England’s Largest LGBTQ…
The Rainbow Times Launches Event Series, LGBTQ Pride
By: Nicole Lashomb/Editor-in-Chief— It is no surprise that people belonging to marginalized groups have been under considerable more stress in recent days. It is of…
[UPDATED] A Rebuttal to the Salem News Strategic Opinion on the Sanctuary for Peace Ordinance
UPDATE: From 6 p.m. until almost 1 a.m. the Salem City Councilors, Mayor Kim Driscoll, Chief Mary Butler, and hundreds of Salem residents (mostly in favor…
The Generation Games: Everyone Can Play
International sport and recreation event comes to Salem February 3-5 for North American debut SALEM, Mass.—Mayor Kimberley Driscoll is pleased to announce that through a…
Police Charge 2 in Rainbow Times Explosion; Other Sources Report on Charges
The Rainbow Times explosion perps caught and reactions to it; watch the nightly news for more information SALEM, Mass.—Two individuals were charged with the explosion of…
Update: $5K Reward Offered to turn in Hate Crime Perpetrators – Official Statement, Reclaiming Salem
Hate crime targets New England (Boston-based) LGBTQ newspaper in Salem, Mass. Update (8/27): Join Salem officials and community members as The Rainbow Times resurrects another newspaper box at…
Mayor Driscoll Kicks-Off Pride Month with Salem Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
Salem Pride at Riley Plaza, Friday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. Check out the photos of the ceremony here. SALEM, Mass.—Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, along with local officials…
Mayor Kim Driscoll Submits Salem City Budget for FY2017
Mayor Kim Driscoll’s Budget focuses on needs of today, with vision for the future. Investing in public infrastructure, safe neighborhoods, and schools SALEM, Mass.—Mayor Kim Driscoll…
Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll Announces Free Salem Trolley Program for Residents
Fifth year of free trolley rides for Salem residents, with ID, June 1 through September 30 SALEM, Mass.—Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, in partnership with the…
nAGLY to Honor Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll at June Gala
SALEM, Mass.—The North Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth (nAGLY)), an organization dedicated to creating, sustaining and advocating for programs, policies, and…
North Shore Pride Invites the Community to Join in Standing Proud Together
Full Week of Educational, Cultural and Community Events Mark Fourth Annual LGBT and Allied Pride Celebration this June The fourth annual North Shore Pride Parade and…
MassEquality on HRC’s Municipal Equality Index 2014
BOSTON, Mass.—Today, the Human Rights Campaign released its annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The MEI is a comprehensive scorecard on the laws and policies of…