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Starting this week, the City of Salem is piloting a semi-autonomous security robot at Pringle Parkade. Here’s what to know about the new Daxbot on patrol.
Check out these upcoming Salem events and find something to add to your calendar.
Salem’s paid parking program is bringing in more revenue than expected, which could mean refunds for downtown businesses. City Council is considering repealing the long-standing parking tax after just six months of meter revenue surpassed projections. Here’s what’s being discussed and what it could mean for downtown.
There’s a great line-up of local events happening in Salem this weekend! 🎉 From symphony concerts to glow skate night, see what’s on the calendar Jan 23–25!
A Willamette University graduate is helping make sure kids across Oregon grow up with books in their homes. Here’s how she helped Dolly Parton's Imagination Library reach every county.
This weekend’s event lineup in Salem is stacked! Check out what’s happening January 16–18.
Start the new year with live music, art shows, and more local events happening in Salem this weekend!
After months of fundraising and renovations, the Willamette Art Center has reopened in a new South Salem studio! The new spot brings more space, accessibility, and opportunity for Salem’s clay and creative community.
Looking for ways to ring in the New Year? 🎉 Check out this fun list of New Year’s Eve events happening around Salem on December 31!
Looking for lowkey plans after the holidays? Here are a few local events happening in Salem December 26–28.
Maps Community Foundation recently surprised 50 local teachers with $1,000 each for their classrooms! Learn how these grants are making a difference across the Mid-Willamette Valley.
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