Salem
A city in Virginia, coextensive with its county-equivalent — population 25,340 as of 2020.
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News in Salem
Salem's Popular Pumpkinfest is Back for the 26th Year
The multi-layered Halloween experience for kids and adults will take place on Friday night, October 30, at the Salem Farmers Market.
Events
Cardinal News
September 25Chiropractor Joe Foley says he will put his back into new job as Salem councilman
“There has not been a single time in the past 30 years that I have not served in a leadership position of some sort, so I am looking forward to this opportunity to serve,” he said.
Government & Civic
Dr. Joe Foley is Appointed to Salem City Council
Dr. Foley will take the place of Councilman John Saunders, who passed away on August 22.
Government & Civic
Star-B-Q Set for October 21 with Trey Pendley & Jake Bradley
Fast-rising country music singer Trey Pendley is headlining Star-B-Q this year with special guest Jake Bradley.
Events
Salem's Sean Slusser Graduates from FBI National Academy
Captain Slusser graduated from the Quantico-based academy this week and he joins a select group of officers from the city to accomplish this feat.
Public Safety
Salem Recognizes Constitution Week and Local DAR Chapter
City Council proclaims September 17-23 as Constitution Week in Salem and recognizes the Fort Lewis DAR Chapter for its continued service to the community.
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Salem by the numbers
- Area
- 14.52 sq mi (37.59 km²), 0.11 sq mi water
- Median age
- 40
- Households
- 10,256
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $66,725
- Median house value
- $258,600
- Office
- DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Address
- PO BOX 869, SALEM, VA 24153