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Good evening, Salem.

Our team was out Friday evening at Northgate Park talking to families as part of the Fun Friday event organized by the Hallman Neighborhood Family Council.

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Salem Reporter journalists talked with Northgate neighborhood residents at the Fun Friday in Northgate Park on July 21, 2023 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)

We asked residents of all ages to weigh in on their neighborhood — the good and the bad — and collected responses on poster boards. “The park” was a common bright spot among residents, while many mentioned graffiti, homelessness and drugs as things they’d like to change.

Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian will write more about what we learned later this week.

Northgate residents told Salem Reporter what they liked about their neighborhood at a Fun Friday event on Friday, July 21, 2023 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)
Northgate residents told Salem Reporter what they would change about their neighborhood at a Fun Friday event on Friday, July 21, 2023 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)

Here’s some of today’s news. Catch all of our latest stories on our website anytime.

Hoopla back for another year of forging friendships through basketball
More than 1,000 teams are signed up to compete in this year’s 3×3 Hoopla basketball tournament, which will take over streets by the Oregon Capitol starting Tuesday, July 25.
Hoopla back for another year of forging friendships through basketball
More than 1,000 teams are signed up to compete in this year’s 3×3 Hoopla basketball tournament, which will take over streets by the Oregon Capitol starting Tuesday, July 25.
PHOTOS: MIG Fest draws enthusiastic crowd
MIG Fest, Salem’s only punk and ska music festival held on an organic farm, returned for a third year.
PHOTOS: MIG Fest draws enthusiastic crowd
MIG Fest, Salem’s only punk and ska music festival held on an organic farm, returned for a third year.
PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Salem Art Fair
A hot Saturday did little to discourage Salemites from checking out original artwork, hands-on crafts and performances at Bush’s Pasture Park. The Salem Art Fair & Festival runs through Sunday.
PHOTOS: Crowds flock to Salem Art Fair
A hot Saturday did little to discourage Salemites from checking out original artwork, hands-on crafts and performances at Bush’s Pasture Park. The Salem Art Fair & Festival runs through Sunday.
In largest season yet, Children’s Educational Theatre brings kid-led plays to local stages
Students are staging six productions around Salem and Keizer over the next week after a whirlwind summer of theater education.
In largest season yet, Children’s Educational Theatre brings kid-led plays to local stages
Students are staging six productions around Salem and Keizer over the next week after a whirlwind summer of theater education.
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for safer walking, biking on South Salem Heights Avenue
The city council agenda for Monday, July 24, includes new appointments to the Salem Public Library advisory board, plans for a west Salem apartment development and road improvements on South…
UPDATE: Councilors approve plans for safer walking, biking on South Salem Heights Avenue
The city council agenda for Monday, July 24, includes new appointments to the Salem Public Library advisory board, plans for a west Salem apartment development and road improvements on South…

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