In less than 24 hours, Salem’s Fourth of July celebrations will be in full swing.
Here is a sneak peek at the Hillyer Festival Orchestra’s performance from its Saturday rehearsal. Be sure to catch them in the Witch City tomorrow.
For a full…

Salem Patch loves social media. It’s how we answer your questions and learn more about your thoughts. Social Media Sunday is a weekly feature where we’ll recap highlights from Facebook and other media from this past week. We’ll also …

The presence of these lovely ladies on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall can mean only one thing:  Cry Innocent is open for the season! 

Cry Innocent: The People verses Bridget Bishop opens today, July 3rd, for the season.  Performance…

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 3, 2011
Contributor William Legault took this photo…

Here’s a look back at your in review.
Be sure to check in every Sunday for anything and everything you may have missed.
Here what topped news this week:
Powerplant Feasibility Study
Salem Discusses Power Plant Site’s Future&#13…

Earlier this week, J. Marchese & Sons Inc. began work on the pedestrian mall. 
According to the Mayor’s office an insurance survey done last year identified many tripping hazards along the length of the mall. The survey was paid for through…

If you are looking for spiritual, self-help or magically informative books, you have to add a stop at Pyramid Books to your schedule.  In addition to being a book store, Pyramid Books has a wonderful selection of candles, jewelry, statuary, cr…

You might know him as “the Hammer” or maybe, more recently, “the Wrench.”
Perhaps you don’t know him by one of his monikers, but maybe you’ve seen his work or spotted him in a local coffee shop. You might recognize him as that guy you’ve seen wh…

As the summer heat finally begins to build, it is also slowly helping to spur discussions all over the City.
While some of the winter issues have faded into the background, certain items are beginning to generate what looks like a sustained conv…

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 2, 2011
On Friday evening, Salem’…

We all know how important it is to introduce good nutrition to our kids – for their growth and development and to help them learn life-long healthy habits. But it’s not always easy, especially in the summer when the jingle of the ice cream truck …

Shiner and Alba are friends looking for a home where they can live together.
Both dogs are from Puerto Rico. Shiner (a boxer mix) and Alba (a whippet mix) are friends, and Northeast Animal Shelter’s team is hoping they go home together.
Alb…

Schooner Fame as Mahi Mahi’s boat, Finback, passes by.

I got to go for a sail aboard the Schooner Fame this week, and it was a real treat.  Captain Mike and his crew took great care of their passengers as we sailed out into Salem Harbor (and ba…

Wunder Budder products are increasingly found in local stores, with a product line that is constantly expanding.
Lisa Dolloff, who started and owns the company, is a trained herbalist with a chemistry background. Her products are entirely handma…

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 1, 2011
Contributor Bob Roche recently …

It’s the weekend.Time to sit back, relax and enjoy everything Salem has to offer.
Saturday
Spokes & Stripes — Parents United of Salem is kicking off the weekend with some festivities on Salem Common on Saturday morning. Decorate your …

 
SALEM
Event
Time
Place
Details
Declaration of Independence 
Monday 9 a.m.
Common
Mayor Kim Driscoll to read
Kid’s Space
Monday 4 p.m.
Derby Wharf 
Games and activities for kids&#13…

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll said it’s her “nightmare” that Dominion might padlock the gates at the Salem Power Plant and walk away in three years.
She said there is no law to stop the energy company from doing that.
She cautioned the 70 pe…

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.
 
Out Night was last night, but you have a chan…

The following press release is courtesy of the City of Salem.
THE DAY’S EVENTS – JULY 4, 2011 – DERBY WHARF
4 p.m. to 7 pm. — Kid’s space opens — free activities (games, prizes, crafts, and face painting).
 
5:00 p.m. �…