It’s the weekend.
Time to kick back, relax and enjoy everything that Salem has to offer.
Here our picks for weekend activities in the Witch City. Be sure to add your own in the comments.
 
Saturday
 
Get a Green Thumb …

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department’s Wednesday and Thursday logs.
Wednesday, July 6
Police said a lost chain was reported on Charter Street at 12:14 p.m Wednesday.
At 5:07 p.m. Wednesday, police received a cal…

Salem Main Street’s Events this summer:
SALEM FARMERS’ MARKET
Every Thursday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
OPEN TO ALL in Derby Square

LONDON BOYS CHOIR CONCERTJuly July 21st – 7:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
FREE at the Old Town Hall
MAYOR’S NIGHT…

Salem has hired Bill McHugh, a Marblehead resident, as a civilian harbormaster to replace Police Sgt. Peter Gifford, who has been the harbormaster since 2000.
McHugh, a graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and 25-year veteran of the shippi…

Welcome to 5 Things You Need to Know Today, your place for useful facts. We’ll provide this early morning digest each weekday to keep Salemites and Salem Patch users in-the-know.
There’s some big news in the banking wold. Sa…

The following was submitted by Sandra Wright.
EVENT INFO:
Saturday, July 9 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. All ages are welcome at Salem Moose Family Center, 50 Grove St. in Salem.
The mission of Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog is simple:
“Wh…

Salem has many places that offer outside dining.
At the Lobster Shanty, many customers prefer the outside area. During the week, the area seats eight tables, but on weekend nights and Sunday afternoons it serves 16 tables in the outside area….

This morning, #icantgoadaywithout was a trending topic on Twitter. We jumped on the bandwagon and came up with our own top five picks.
1. Hobbs Popcorn: A legendary Salem treat, we can’t go a day without a few kernels in the summertime. In the w…

Peabody West put 12 runs on the scoreboard before the contest was finally called off on the mercy rule Wednesday night against Salem American.
The game was played at At East Lynn’s Volunteer Park.
Despite the loss, Contributor Bob Roche sn…

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department’s Tuesday and Wednesday logs. For a full list of arrests check here.
Tuesday, July 6
Tuesday at 5:25 p.m., metal in the roadway was reported on Liberty Hill Avenue by the Bates S…

The following arrests were made in the Witch City on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 6
Richard J. Burke, 41, of 34 Hereford Rd., in Marblehead, was arrested on charges of speeding and operating after a license suspension.
Jesseni…

Welcome to photo of the day. Each day we’ll share an image from the City that caught our attention. Have any suggestions or photos of your own to share? Email Editor Aubry Bracco.
July 7, 2011
We know it’s generally photo of the d…

We got bumped back two days with the holiday, but here is our second addition of What’s Selling? In this new feature, we’ll be showcasing some of the Salem selections selling this week on Ebay.
Maybe you’re an Ebay junkie or, perhaps, you’re …

The following was submitted by resident Chester Suchecki.
The other day I was invited to tour the Northside Carting waste transfer and recycling facility in North Andover. I must admit that deep down I expected to see and smell a dirty nasty sme…

Welcome to 5 Things You Need to Know Today, your place for useful facts. We’ll provide this early morning digest each weekday to keep Salemites and Salem Patch users in-the-know.
We were two days behind with the holiday and th…

Fun awaits at Salem Willows.
The question is: What do you do in Salem with a teenager?  Specifically, a 13-year-old.   I don’t have a 13-year-old, myself, so I turned to our friends on Facebook.  I’m thrilled to share with you the…

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department’s July 4 and July 5 logs. Several arrests stemmed from illegal fireworks usage.
Monday, July 4
Joseph Scott Davis, 25, of 40 Ward St., in Salem, was arrested on a domestic assault…

Here is a rundown detailing all fireworks calls in the Salem Police Deparment’s log from 12 a.m. July 4 to 12 p.m. July 5.
Monday, July 4
12:17 a.m. — Fireworks were reported at Raymond Road and Rainbow Terrace. All was quiet when police …

Welcome to photo of the day. Each day we’ll share an image from the City that caught our attention. Have any suggestions or photos of your own to share? Email Editor Aubry Bracco.
July 6, 2011
Contributor Bob Roche took these photogr…

This former mansion has changed over the years, but now resembles the original more than what most of us remember. 
Does it look familiar? Look at the second vintage photo for its recent appearance.
Built around 1760 for the wealthy mercha…