State capital dubbed the "Cherry City" (5)

I believe the answer is:

salem

(Other definitions for salem that I've seen before include "Massachusetts city associated with the execution of witches" , "US town famous for its witch trials" , "Witches' home" , "Massachusetts city, scene of witch hunt" , "American capital" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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