Peabody Seeks Applications For $31K In City Cultural Grants

The Peabody Cultural Council will award funding to a variety of artistic, educational and community programs planned for the city.

Peabody Institute Library Fall 2023 Concert Series Begins In October

There are eight free shows beginning on Oct. 2 and running on Mondays through Dec. 18.

52nd Mrs. Essex County To Be Crowned At 205th Topsfield Fair

Contestants will be judged according to general appearance, personality, poise and food score for this year's category Thanksgiving dessert.

YMCA Where in the World Celebration Takes Place Sept. 21

Increased requests for financial assistance are the focus of this year's YMCA of Metro North fundraiser.

No Rain Date For Canceled Peabody International Festival In 2023

This year's festival was canceled over the weekend because of the threat of heavy downpours and severe storms.

Peabody International Festival Events, Street Closures Set For Sunday

Here's what you need to know if you are headed to one of the North Shore's signature fall events this weekend.

Peabody Brewery To Offer 'Kölsch 988' For National Suicide Prevention

Granite Coast Brewing will rename its flagship beer to raise awareness for the National Suicide & Crisis Hotline.

Retire Your Worries at Brooksby Village

The monthly service package includes heating and air conditioning; all utilities, including landline phone and Wi-Fi and more

Peabody's 'Nightmare' Central Street Set For $20 Million Rebuild

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the project will begin this fall and is estimated to be completed in 2025.

Downtown Peabody Parking Work To Include New LED Lights In City Lots

The Railroad Avenue lot is closed Tuesday as part of the project to update lights as well as add digital meters and charging stations.

'Legacy For A Lifetime': Football Teammates Honor Officer Breckenridge

Peabody police officer Henry Breckenridge's East Stroudsburg University teammates are funding a scholarship in memory of their late friend.

Peabody Cyclists Take On 44th Annual Pan-Mass Challenge This Weekend

Seven Peabody riders are set to hit the roads to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Peabody Resident Honored For Commitment To Adult Disability Patients

MAB Community Services honored Said Barko as a recipient of the 2023 Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Award.

'I Was Horrified': Peabody Rat Encounter Raises Rodent Control Concern

A Peabody mother is looking for the city to better educate residents on securing trash after her daughter picked up a dead rat in the yard.

Peabody To Use $200K State Grant On Broadband Upgrades

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the municipal upgrades will enhance interaction with the public and cyber security.

Services Set For Late Peabody Police Officer Henry Breckenridge

The beloved Peabody police officer died from complications related to a non-emergency surgery last week.

There's An App For That: PeabodyConnect Launched In 3 Languages

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the phone application will help residents more easily find resources and report problems to city departments.

Enjoying The Great Outdoors at Brooksby Village

Brooksby Village prides itself on offering safe, accessible outdoor environments that encourage residents to get active and socialize.

Peabody Residents Get 4 Percent Electricity Rate Break This Summer

The reduction that went into effect July 1 brings rates back to levels in the fall of 2022, according to Peabody Municipal Light Plant.

Peabody Coyote Concerns Topic Of Community Talk

North Shore animal control expert Dan Proulx will lead the July 25 discussion at the Peabody Senior Center.

Kaplan Estates and Congregation Sons of Israel Celebrate Baby Naming

In a heartwarming ceremony on the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare campus, assisted living residents joined with Congregation Sons of Israel

Fore the Kids Golf Tournament Generates $86K For YMCA Youth Programs

Thirty teams played at Salem's Kernwood Country Club in one of the YMCA of the Metro North's biggest fundraising events of the year.

Sales Counselor Suzanne Roche Shares Her Love of Brooksby with Others

Roche's typical day at Brooksby includes meeting with prospective residents, giving tours of the 90-acre campus, and more

Peabody Trail Reopens After 6-Week Project To Improve Drainage

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program funded the Kristen Crowley Memorial Trail work.

Free Peabody Summer Concert Series Returns In July

The weekly shows begin on July 9 and include with a music and fireworks show with the Lisa Love Experience on Aug. 13.

Jumpstart Your Health Care Career Journey at Brooksby Village

Join Brooksby Village and enjoy diverse opportunities for growth and development

Peabody To Launch New Substance Abuse, Mental Health Care Division

The division will include hiring for mental health and substance abuse care positions under the guidance of the Peabody Health Department.

Peabody's Breaking Grounds Eyes July Reopening After May Fire

The Northeast Arc's cafe that provides work training for its members with disabilities sustained damage in the Main Street apartment fire.

'Find Your Voice!': Peabody Launches Summer Teen Reading Campaign

The first event of the summer is an ice cream sundae party, which will take place on June 28 at 3 p.m. at the Peabody Library main branch.

Peabody Residents Fume Over Hit-And-Run Baby Geese Killer

Several Winona Street residents posted on social media about the driver they believe intentionally hit the family of geese.

Free North Shore Swim Lessons Through State Program

The Beverly and Peabody YMCAs will offer beginner lessons through the DCR's Safe Water Initiative Massachusetts funding.

North Shore YMCA President Talks Expansion Projects

Chris Lovasco outlined plans for the Marblehead day camp Children's Island and the Greater Beverly YMCA's Early Childhood Education Center.

New Peabody Veterans Shuttle Gives Fresh Look To Ride-Service Program

The new shuttle is part of a program where veterans gain property tax relief by driving fellow veterans to medical appointments.

Brooksby Village Residents Support Student Employees’ Educational Goal

Twenty eight student workers were granted scholarships through the Student Scholarship Fund at Brooksby Villag

North Shore Children's Museum To Host Summer Safety Month Events

The museum will host the events this weekend in partnership with Peabody Fire Department, Peabody Police Department, and Metro North YMCA.

Peabody To Host Discount Household Hazardous Waste Day For Residents

Residents will be able to dispose of everything from spray cans to batteries to televisions at the event on June 3.

Downtown Peabody International Festival Back For 38th Year In 2023

Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the Progeria International Race for Research will be on Sept. 9 with the day-long festival set for Sept. 10.

Peabody Launches 'Outside the Box' Utility Box Mural Project

The Outside the Box Project has been created to focus on community pride and enhancing visual aesthetics in the neighborhood.

Peabody Fire Closes Breaking Grounds; Northeast Arc Seeks Donations

Northeast Arc said the employment training cafe sustained "significant water damage" and seeks funds for losses not covered by insurance.

North Shore Children's Museum Of Peabody To Host 'Grown-Ups Night Out'

The museum's first fundraising event is the "Grown-Ups Night Out" party on May 12.