In a Facebook post Sunday, the owners of Infinity Room, a venue for comedy and music in downtown Salem, announced it will close in June. Co-owners Emma Jonas, Chris Pelka and Stan Keightley Jr. said in the post that the closure comes as a result of increased financial strain and impacts to their personal lives.
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Macy’s to lay off 56 employees as it closes downtown store
In a state labor filing, Macy’s said it would eliminate 56 jobs as it closes its Salem Center store in March.
Macy’s confirms plans to close 64 stores in 2025, including downtown Salem
Macy’s announced Thursday it would begin clearance sales for the Salem Center Macy’s this month and close this spring. The building is owned by local investors who plan to remodel it into a shopping and entertainment destination and keep the attached parking garage.
Downtown Salem Macy’s to close, ending 70-year department store history
An investment group including the owners of the Salem Center Mall has purchased the Macy’s property and intends to renovate it into a hub of smaller retail stores and entertainment downtown.
Six developers submit plans to transform downtown Salem’s Block 45
City officials will choose between multiple proposals for affordable housing, event space or mixed apartment and retail buildings to occupy the south downtown block bordering Pringle Creek.
Cooke Stationery building sold to Salem developer for remodel
Salem apartment developer Kevin Harrison has bought the historic Cooke’s Stationary building and is renovating the vacant upstairs into four apartments. The State Street retail front is available for lease.
Salem on the Edge to reopen downtown under new ownership
Anna Davis and Eric Frey bonded over wanting to showcase the work of local artists. Three years into their friendship, they’ve taken over as the new owners of Salem on the Edge. The downtown gallery, which closed last month, reopens on Friday.
After sharing fine art downtown, Salem on the Edge to close
Salem on the Edge owner Melanie Weston is closing her downtown gallery to move to Southern California. Over the past four years, her gallery has highlighted local artists and welcomed newcomers to the art community.
Boy, 16, shot Saturday night near downtown Pringle Park Plaza
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in the neck Saturday night in downtown Salem. Police said they have made no arrests.
BUILDING SALEM: Former Liberty Plaza downtown reimagined as “The Forge”
A retail hub that was largely vacant for years is being remodeled and will host a beauty collective, new dining options and an accounting firm’s headquarters.