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Tourists gather on Essex Street in downtown Salem. Businesses in Salem will shut down by 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 to limit the spread of COVID-19. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Salem to shut down businesses, discourage visitors this Halloween

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2020
Salem, home of the historic Salem witch trials and a traditional fall tourist hub, will close early on Halloween evening to limit transmission of COVID-19. 
A shopping street in Salem. Businesses in Salem are preparing for reduced tourism and revenue in October due to the coronavirus pandemic. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Salem businesses prepare for slow Halloween season

Daniel Kool October 1, 2020
Businesses in Salem are preparing for reduced crowd sizes and revenues this October as the ongoing pandemic interferes with the city’s usually busy Halloween season.
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Boston still offers plenty for city-goers looking to engage in fall festivities. FALON MORAN/ DFP FILE

Guide to 2020 fall festivities in Boston and beyond

Julia Ermi September 21, 2020
Although fall in Boston may look a little different this year, there are still many things to do while staying safe.
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