by Joey Phoenix It’s a cold January morning, your hands are freezing, and you’re trying to wake up. What do you do? An easy option is to pick up a delicious cup of coffee (or tea/tisane) that can chase the morning cobwebs away and warm your hands in the process.  And lucky for you, you won’t have to walk quite

Updated 11/17/2020 The holiday months are a time of general good will and merriment, and while this year may look a bit different, there are still many opportunities to support some local causes hosted by organizations and restaurants North of Boston working to bring some brightness into the world. Here are some of those worthy causes to support in the

From The Peabody Essex Museum The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces extended hours to help safely accommodate visitors to the museum’s highly-anticipated fall exhibitions, The Salem Witch Trials 1692 and Salem Stories. During the October tourism season in Salem, the museum will be open Thursday, 10 am–5 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10 am–8 pm, and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. PEM will also be

From The Cabot This year, The Cabot has re-imagined its centennial celebration so that it will be the high-quality, energetic, and fun experience that you have come to expect from us – brought to you in the comfort of your own home! How It Works The Lights. Camera. Cabot 100 Celebration is a live streamed event that is FREE so that everyone in our community can

by Joey Phoenix Magnolia Blooms Is a mobile, floral delivery service located on Boston’s North Shore. The artist behind the small popup business is marketing and branding expert Jeannine O’Neil of JO Social Branding, and her lively, original creations have been brightening rooms across New England for the better part of three years.  In that time she has become well-known

by Joey Phoenix Moody’s Home and Gifts reopened this past Saturday in their new location at 109 Essex St. in downtown Salem. Essex Street Dry Cleaners originally occupied the location, but when the owner decided to retire earlier this summer, Moody’s were able to take over the location sooner than expected. It was an exciting development in a year wrought

Bit Bar, one of Salem’s favorite restaurants and barcades re-opens this Thursday, August 6th. And while the game room won’t be open at first, the 800+ square feet patio will be. Plus, starting the week, your dogs will also be welcome to hang out with you while you grab a drink, some wings, and some tetris tots in the shade.

Image Credit: Creative BlocksStory by Joey Phoenix Artists’ Row is opening back up for the season, and while things are going to look quite a bit different, this year’s artist cohort is developing creative methods to engage with the community while still maintaining safety standards during the pandemic.  This year’s class includes ChagallPac, Shindig! Studios, and Beverly Bees alongside the

On Friday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced that the state would move forward with phase two of its reopening plan today, June 22, advancing into part 2 of step 2 just 10 days after the phase officially began. The biggest part of this phase is that indoor dining is now allowed, with many restrictions. Businesses on the North Shore are

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced this past weekend that the state can begin Phase 2 – The Cautious Phase – of reopening today, with the added information that this will come in two parts. This essentially means that some businesses that were included in the initial Phase 2 documentation won’t be able to open right away – like, for example,