Culture
‘Music on the Mall’ Brings Community-Focused Fun to the Bartlet Mall This Summer
Every Thursday from 4 to 6 PM, the Bartlet Mall becomes a small civic stage. It is free, open to anyone who wanders by, and shaped by the simple idea that public spaces are meant to be used, enjoyed, shared and filled with life.
Amesbury Feels Like Home Because People Show Up
There’s just something different about Amesbury. What makes this town feel like home is the people who keep showing up.
Firehouse Musical ‘People Like That’ Plays to People Like Us
“People Like That,” now playing at the Firehouse Theater, is a heartwarming musical that celebrates connection and acceptance.
Japan Removed Public Trash Cans, and Its Streets Are Spotless. Would That Work Here?
The lack of public trash cans in Japan means people carry their trash home with them, and streets are cleaner. That requires a sense of personal responsibility and respect for public space. Would that work here?
Transgender Day of Visibility Should Be a Day of Celebration, Not Sorrow
Transgender Day of Visibility should be a day of celebration and accomplishment, not a somber occasion.
The Untold Story of the Plum Island National Anthem
In the 1980s, an unofficial Plum Island anthem emerged. It remains a hallowed piece of island history to this day.
Newburyport Arts Organizations Need Direct City Funding
Newburyport claims to be a city for arts and culture, yet provides little financial support for arts organizations. This needs to change.
Newburyport’s Evolution is Full of Economic Highs and Lows
From its working class roots to gentrification, Newburyport has seen dramatic economic change over just a few decades. What comes next depends on us.
We Need More Neighborhood Resources Like the Emma Andrews Library
Neighborhood gathering places, like the Emma Andrews Library in the South End, provide unique value to the community. We need more of them.
A Southerner’s First Impression of Newburyport
A visitor from Tampa came to Newburyport for the first time, and was struck by the city’s liveliness, aesthetic beauty, and hospitality.
Christmas Spirit is the Spirit of Community. We Need to Keep It Alive
This Christmas, keep the holiday spirit alive by focusing on community, family, and friendship.
