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People and Places
Mission for Hope delivers supplies to homeless in 49 states, founded by pastor
Leighton O’Connor founded Mission For Hope in 2018, uniting Jeep owners across the country to provide food and supplies to homeless people in 49 states, with the goal of reaching all 50 states.
Swampscott Church of Spiritualism offers spirit communication and healing
The Swampscott Church of Spiritualism offers spirit communication, healing, and a welcoming community for those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, based on the Natural Laws of the Universe and the belief that life is continuous after death.
Young entrepreneur’s grill cleaning business expands to include trash removal
Andrew Klein, a rising sophomore at Ohio State, started Barnyard Grill Cleaning as a side hustle in high school and now offers affordable outdoor cleaning services to residents along the North Shore, with 10% of the summer’s proceeds being donated to a veteran’s charity.
Life & Style
Mahjong Mondays: A social outlet for Swampscott residents to connect and learn
Mahjong Mondays is a program created by Amy O’Connor and Lytania Mackey in collaboration with Swampscott Recreation to provide a face-to-face outlet for community members to learn and play mahjong, build connections, and stay mentally sharp.
PAWSITIVELY PERFORMING
If you ever find yourself at Nancy and Steffen Koury’s house and feel the ground start to shake, it’s not…
Sea Memory Cafe serves support
By the Sea Memory Cafe, part of the town’s mission to aid seniors struggling with dementia has made a critical…
A HEALTHY PODCAST
The Health Department recently launched a podcast called Local Public Health: Conversations Exploring Public Health on the North Shore in…
A Hart of gold
Lauryn Hart raised nearly $2,000 to combat domestic violence as part of the hiking fundraiser. Swampscott resident Lauryn Hart put…
Sports & Leisure
Swampscott’s John Squires launches popular men’s basketball league
John Squires, with the help of the Swampscott Recreation Department, created the Tides Hoop Men’s Basketball League, which was a success, with 13 teams and players of all ages participating in the summer session.
Former patriot Ed Toner, a Swampscott icon, dies at 81
Ed Toner, a former Boston Patriot, teacher, coach, administrator, and community man, passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his family, community, and the New England Patriots.
Arts & Entertainment
Swampscott’s senior/veteran tax program gains popularity
Swampscott residents are taking advantage of the Senior/Veteran Property Tax Work-Off Program, where homeowners over the age of 60 can work 133 hours at $15 an hour to accrue up to $2,000 taken off their property tax bill, providing both monetary benefits and community connection opportunities.
Local filmmaker Libby Ritchie showcases short film at Cannes
Libby Ritchie’s short film “Spread” was selected to be shown at the 78th Annual Cannes Film Festival, an experience she described as unique and energizing, and was created for the 48 Hour Film Project, where teams produce a short film in a weekend.
Swampscott artist’s AI-generated piece sparks debate at Marblehead Arts Association
The Marblehead Arts Association has embraced AI-generated art as its own genre, providing a platform for digital artists like Glenn Engman to showcase their work and pushing the boundaries of traditional art.
Past & Present
Nahant Historical Society marks 50 years of community and preservation efforts
The Nahant Historical Society was founded in 1975 by Calantha Sears and has since been dedicated to preserving the town’s history, culminating in the restoration of the Valley Road School building in 1996.
Swampscott murder case from 1974 sees renewed hope after exhumation
After 48 years, the Town of Swampscott is still searching for answers in the unsolved murder case of Henry Bedard Jr., which has left a scar on the community and prompted the exhumation of his body for further investigation.
Food & Drink
An ‘alchemy’ of Scandinavian and Asian cuisines
Most towns on the North Shore would be lucky to claim a great restaurant specializing in either Asian or Nordic…
A one-stop shop comes to Nahant
Residents will no longer have to travel across the Causeway to get a carton of eggs and a gallon of…