Just shy of a month ago when tattoo artists Freddy Aravena and his son Eduardo Valentini Jr. opened Music Plug Inked at 30R Main St., the two claimed that they would be the first to bring celebrities, mainly musicians, to Peabody. Over the weekend, Music Plug Inked fulfilled that promise. On Sunday afternoon, Music Plug Inked hosted the rock band Saving Abel, which is best … [Read more...] about Local tattoo artist brings rock band to Peabody
Business
DiGiulio receives state recognition for pioneering women in trucking
Ideal Transportation Co., Inc. Owner and CEO Nadine DiGiulio was recently honored by the State for her 50 years in business and for being a pioneer for women in the trucking industry. When asked how she got into the industry, DiGiulio shared that it all started with her father-in-law, who had his own truck in the ‘60s. She said he used to do work for what is now called … [Read more...] about DiGiulio receives state recognition for pioneering women in trucking
VEG ER for pets expands to Peabody with 24/7 emergency care
VEG ER for Pets announced the opening of VEG Peabody at 1 Sylvan St. last Thursday morning with a ribbon cutting. VEG will provide families in Peabody and neighboring cities with the highest level of emergency care in veterinary medicine, including surgeries, ultrasounds, X-rays, and more. This is now the fifth VEG hospital in Massachusetts, following Boston, Cambridge, … [Read more...] about VEG ER for pets expands to Peabody with 24/7 emergency care
Dancing into 30 years
Dance With Dena, a vibrant dance studio in downtown Peabody at 59 Main St. that is owned and operated by former Patriots cheerleader Dena Thibodeau, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of teaching dance to Peabody’s youth. While the 30th anniversary is this month, Dance With Dena will be celebrating its anniversary up until its dance recital in mid-May 2026 at Bishop Fenwick … [Read more...] about Dancing into 30 years
Father-son duo leaves its mark on Peabody
There’s a new parlor in Peabody. Father and son Freddy Aravena and Eduardo Valentini Jr. opened the City’s newest tattoo shop, Music Plug Inked, last Tuesday, which is fully family-operated. “We try to make it as much of a family business as possible because you don’t run into tattoo shops like that,” Valentini said. He added, “They say, ‘It’s a family business,’ but it’s … [Read more...] about Father-son duo leaves its mark on Peabody