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The City of Salisbury Announces Street Closures for 2025 'Tis the Season Spectacular Parade in Downtown Salisbury.

Salisbury’s ongoing development initiatives reflect a unified vision of strategic investment, preservation, and revitalization. Through a mix of infrastructure improvements, adaptive reuse, and public–private partnerships, these projects strengthen the city’s economic foundation while honoring its historic character. Together, they enhance connectivity and accessibility, creating spaces that invite community engagement, attract investment, and support long-term growth. By blending modern infrastructure with heritage preservation, Salisbury is fostering a more walkable, vibrant, and resilient downtown. These coordinated efforts position the city for sustainable progress and a thriving future rooted in shared civic pride.

The City of Salisbury announces its schedule for the 2025 Thanksgiving Holidays, including changes to transit service, administrative offices, and parks and recreation facilities.

October 2025 is Pedestrian Safety Month. Check out these tips from the Transportation Department.

2025 will be BlockWork’s 15th Anniversary! Nominate your block or neighborhood located within Salisbury city limits by May 1.

The Salisbury Police Department and Rowan County United Way are proud to announce the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Grant Celebration to honor the achievements accomplished through the Summer West End programs. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, April 23, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hall Gym, 1400 W. Bank St., Ste. B.

Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? Rowan County poets are invited to participate in the first Sidewalk Poetry Project! The Public Arts Commission (PAC) modeled the Sidewalk Poetry Project after St. Paul, Minnesota, Santa Clarita, California and Cambridge, Massachusetts programs. The goal of the project is to celebrate Rowan County poets and create a trail of poems within Salisbury’s downtown.

In partnership with the Salisbury Public Arts Commission, the Salisbury Police Department will engage West End residents to paint on public crosswalks at the intersection of Lloyd and Horah in the West End neighborhood. The artwork will reflect the history, culture, and vibrancy of West End, and display creativity and community.