Jennifer Chavez, who taught Latin at Marblehead High School for years, has passed away after a battle with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Friends and former colleagues at MHS posted about her death on social media with the Latin phrase, “Ave atque vale,” which means “I s...

Marblehead faces an acute housing affordability crisis. With over 77% of homes being single-family units, the town desperately needs more diverse and affordable options. Of Marblehead's 8,135 total households, 2,404 or 29% are considered low-income. Yet just 333 units, a mere 4%...

The Y is pleased to announce two new program directors: Kathleen Alexandrou and Stephany Cheng. Kathleen is the new school-age child care director and Stephany has accepted the role as the new gymnastics director. A Marblehead native, Kathleen has been part of Children’s Isla...

The town's Road Race Series is set to restart on Oct. 1, featuring four running and walking events slated to run through Nov. 5. The series, reintroduced this year by a coalition of race organizers, seeks to cultivate community among the local running and walking enthusia...