This October, Marblehead turned pink, not just in color, but in spirit, as residents, businesses, and survivors came together to support the Ellie Fund and raise awareness for breast cancer … [Read more...] about Turning Marblehead pink: A new model for community partnership in cancer care
People & Places
Pippin the pony: A rescue story of love, resilience, and friendship
In the quiet of a weathered barn in Connecticut in the summer of 2022, a small, scruffy pony stood in the shadows. She was the smallest among towering horses who pushed her aside, leaving her … [Read more...] about Pippin the pony: A rescue story of love, resilience, and friendship
Vee VanRemoortel: Embracing authenticity and joy through music
On a recent summer night at Moon Base One in Salem, the crowd pressed close to the stage as Vee VanRemoortel’s band, Middles, launched into “Tiny Skies.” Guitar in hand, VanRemoortel … [Read more...] about Vee VanRemoortel: Embracing authenticity and joy through music
Xhazzie Kindle’s path to becoming Marblehead Arts Association director
Xhazzie Kindle was born in Kensington, London, England, and was raised mostly south of the river in Herne Hill. She said she knew from a young age that she wanted to see the world. “The funny … [Read more...] about Xhazzie Kindle’s path to becoming Marblehead Arts Association director
Marblehead’s Megan Sweeney fuels activism with civic engagement
Marbleheader Megan Sweeney was born and raised in McLean, Virginia, right outside of Washington, D.C., which is where she feels she gets her “passion for activism and people power” from. While … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Megan Sweeney fuels activism with civic engagement