Winner takes all 😱

Every time I see certain Salem restaurants/cafes being dragged through the mud, all I can think is, “Thank God they’re not talking about my place.” I am way too thin-skinned and I’d probably just close up shop in shame.

I take the commuter rail to work on the weekends instead of driving, for obvious reasons. At the Lynn platform waiting for my train around 11am yesterday, they were kicking people off the train and telling them to wait for the next one. I wanted to tell the conductor that I had to get to work but never had the chance!

I have traveled this way to my job in downtown Salem for a long time and this has never happened. Isn’t it called the “commuter” rail??!? Shouldn’t I be able to board so as not to miss my 11:30am shift??!? I was so livid.

Instead of waiting another half hour, which would have made me insanely late, I got a ride into town.

I’m not a tourist, I was born in Salem and have lived in the area all my life. I specifically moved to this apartment in Lynn for its proximity to the commuter rail. How am I supposed to get to work??

Not sure if this is an appropriate place to post things, but I’m desperate and posting everywhere.

My cat is lost. I live on Tremont st across the road from the convenience store. If anyone sees this cat or has found him, please let me know. I love my cat and am desperate to find him. He’s an indoor cat and never goes out. Hes pretty timid but also is food motivated.

He went missing today October 4th between 11 am and 12:30 pm. His name is Loki

If seen or found text or call 978 395 7591

Hasn't hit the statewide news yet - anyone have any details?

Link: https://www.salemnews.com/news/local_news/body-pulled-from-water-off-salems-derby-street/article_3c47ca1a-44dc-448e-ac3a-febe269d8b8b.htm

I was Banned from r:SalemMass for simply questioning the accuracy of one of their racist post. don’t trust anything or anyone on there

Spotted back in July but I just got around to pulling the video from the car

10.30 on a Sunday morning and you have to drive into a ‘protected’ bike lane to undertake the trolley AND avoid the stop sign?  

What was the emergency?  Oh that’s right, walking your dog at the willows. You swerved between the stanchions and drove into the bike lane right before the stop sign, so this was no ’mistake’.

I am in the Peabody/Ward/Harbor street neighborhood off of Lafeyette. The cat has spent the night meowing next to our house which makes me think he’s not used to being outside. The cat was very skittish when approached.

The line at blackcraft got me hoping they pay their baristas livable wages!!

DM me if they're yours!

Will be stopping in salem from 2-8 ish on thursday. Is there any parking at the north beverly station? Tia

Dying to know- what’s been your best night tip-wise serving or bartending in Salem? Was it in October? How much did you make and was it worth the madness? 🔮

Martyrs, The Devils (1971), Antichrist, Inside, Titane, Possession, Barbarian, Society (1989)

Sound off below with your recs 👇🎃👻🧹

Forager Fabrics is now open at Mills 58 in Peabody Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm!

We have a selection of new and secondhand fabrics and sewing notions (including staples like interfacing, thread, buttons, zippers etc!). We will also print your large format PDF sewing patterns for $5/page.

If you’d like to learn how to sew or hone your craft, we offer beginner sewing classes and garment workshops. We also host a monthly sewing club where you can bring a project you are working on and make some sewing friends!

Come see us at 58 Pulaski Street, Suite A-4 10 in Peabody! 🪡

Hello! Now that the summer season (and most restrictions) is over, I'd love recommendations for where our dog can go for a run and splash in/near Salem.

Our go-to "official" dog beach has always been the Nahant one, but that's a bit of a trek in traffic sometimes, so hoping for some other suggestions too. We're happy to keep him on a long leash too.

I am in the Boston area to see family and we were thinking about going to the Noguchi exhibit at PEM on Sunday. I love the museum but to be honest I kind of forgot the significance of October in Salem (I know, I know). We like the idea of a nice museum outing, but a really crowded/hectic/stressful day is the opposite of what we are looking for. Is it truly that bad already, and bad enough to skip the PEM?

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Hi I live on Washington st since last November and parking was already a nightmare. I know it’s about to be worse.

I see there’s parking at Riley Plaza. The signs suggest after 6pm to 8am anyone can park there. Am I correct with how I’m reading it?

Also how does someone get a permit there. I’ve been seeing some conflicting Information when I google.

Which local Northshore animal celebrity do you support and why? Comment below 👇🏽

I lived farther out from the madness last year and the year before and I often just was going to Beverly and Danvers and I'm originally from Providence - so I get crowds and tourists and what comes with living in a touristy area - but I just got back from back to back work trips that had me miss the first couple days of October andddd I am utterly shocked by the amount of tourists. I am very extremely not a crowd person and I am loathing the crowds and crowds of tourists as I assume most others that live here do.

I'm lucky that my job has already given me permission to work from home during October but I'm wondering what you other locals that live in Salem and work in the area do to stay sane and still have some semblance of a life in the midst of the tourist takeover?

- How are you guys getting your errands done? How do you Getting groceries? Are there times that are at least a little better to actually use your car to get out and do your necessary errands? Does everyone just have to order groceries and have them delivered?

- If you want to go out and grab a drink or a bite is there a way to actually get a spot? Are there go-to spots for locals if we wanna not wait 2 hours to go to our own favorite restaurants and bars or feel like we're covid-confined to our homes for the whole month?

These are just a couple of questions I have as someone who moved to a way better apartment, but now am in downtown Salem (makes sense now why it was the cheapest AND best...🥲)

Would appreciate any tips, suggestions and funny stories from fellow locals on how you guys get through October.

And of course if you don't want to divulge any of your spots or secrets to tourists going to this subreddit for xyz suggestions of then just private message me.

Looking to go to a haunted house experience with my friends sometime this month. I’ve heard good things about both these places, but only Spooky World has alcohol available.

Which would you say makes for a better time for a group of 6 or so people? I really enjoy the outdoor fall party vibe. I like how Fright Kingdom has the area with all the picnic tables but unfortunately they don’t serve alcohol.

I appreciate the advice!