🌱 Patch AM: How Vogue is putting Salem’s 400th anniversary in the national spotlight

Good day Salem! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Vogue is putting Salem's 400th anniversary in the national spotlight
• How did a Salem oddities shop end up in Harvard's scandal?

Also on today's calendar: A new era of entertainment finally arrives in Swampscott and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Paul L.!

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vogue Highlights Happenings for Salem's 400th Anniversary (wror.com) — Salem's 400th anniversary is drawing national attention, with Vogue spotlighting local landmarks, walking tours, and witch-themed events happening around town. From the Bewitched Statue to Salem Witch Fest and historic Chestnut Street, residents can expect more visitors exploring the city's unique mix of history, pop culture, and modern witchcraft throughout this milestone year.
   

• Harvard Morgue Scandal: From Stolen Remains to a $53 Million Settlement (harvardindependent.com) — A years-long Harvard Medical School body-parts trafficking scheme included a Salem shop where a co-conspirator allegedly stored and sold some stolen remains. The case has now led to criminal sentences, an overturned dismissal in state court, and a $53 million Harvard settlement with donor families, plus promised reforms to its Anatomical Gift Program.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• A new era of entertainment finally arrives in Swampscott →
  153 Humphrey St, Swampscott
  5:00 pm
• Barry Goudreau's Engine Room →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• The Four Glover Brothers' 6 Wives & 28 Children in Marblehead →
  Goldthwaite Beach Reservation, Marblehead, MA, 01945,
  1:00 pm
• 2026 Peabody Community Market →
  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody
  3:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The Woman's Friend Society Gala →
  Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St, Salem
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• PEM Pals: My First Book of Fancy Letters →
  Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem
  10:30 am
• ECOC Lecture: Saving Birds to Save the Planet →
  Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem
  7:45 pm
Saturday September 5
• Boreal Wilderland Book Signing and Art Display →
  Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem
  10:00 am
• Family Circle Time to Celebrate Neurodiversity for ages 3-8 →
  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
  10:30 am
• Salem Public Library's Succulent and House Plant Swap →
  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
  2:00 pm
• Decade 80s Night 18th Anniversary →
  Koto Restaurant Salem, 90 Washington St, Salem
  9:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Silent Book Club for adults →
  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Ball In the House →
  Off Cabot Comedy, Music, & More, 9 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm looking for a good local dog boarding company who is great at sending updates/photos while you're dog is in their care.
  With friendly and responsive staff. Any recommendations?! (Nextdoor McIntire Historic District)

• Mass General Brigham posted a job opening for Catering Associated in Salem. Apply here.
• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Salem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.

🗞 Nearby News

Marblehead

• Marblehead backs Baylis despite Kennedy's districtwide victory (marbleheadweeklynews.com)
• Koh sweeps all six Marblehead precincts in primary (marbleheadweeklynews.com)

Swampscott

• Swampscott Elementary School Sets New Rule For Pick Ups (iheart.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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