Salem Patch's Top 10 Stories of the Week

Here's a round-up of this week's top stories on Salem Patch. They are listed in no particular order. Click on the headlines to read the full story. 

DeSalvo's Grave Opened Friday Afternoon: As investigators once again  pulled evidence from the body of Albert DeSalvo, the man notoriously suspected of committing the Boston Strangler murders, Puritan Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Peabody attempted to carry on as usual. One of the women murdered was from Salem.

Salem Awarded Matching $65K Grant for North Street Fire Station : On Thursday, the Salem Mayor's Office announced that the city has been awarded a $65,000 matching grant from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund to undertake masonry work, painting, and window improvements to the North Street Fire Station.

Take a Virtual Look Around Opus, Opening Next Week in Salem: Click through the photos above for a look inside Opus, Salem's new high-end restaurant expected to open on Washington Street next week.

Meet the K9s of the Salem Police Department: The Salem Police Department's new K9 unit is making a real impact on crime in the city - having contributed to more than 20 arrests this year.

Salem Police Identify Alleged Car-Jacker: Salem police have identified the woman accused of car-jacking a vehicle in Peabody before leading area police on a chase through the center of the city Wednesday morning. 

Check Out These Vintage Photos of The Salem Willows: For the last few months, I've been corresponding with former Salem resident Rosemarie Byer, who was hoping to return some of her late mother's items from a trunk in California to the people of her hometown.

A Look Ahead: Salem's Proposed $45M Dodge Street Development: At their meeting at City Hall Tuesday night, Salem city councilors decided to keep a public hearing regarding a proposed $45 million development on Dodge Street open until their next full meeting July 18. 

Salem's Fourth of July Fireworks in 130 Seconds: This time-lapse video of the 2013 Fourth of July Fireworks was sent in by Jonathan Parker, Public Information Officer for Salem's Maritime National Historic Site.

The Marble Faun Books & Gifts Now Open on Essex Street: The Marble Faun Books & Gifts opened last week on Essex Street in Salem.

10th and Final 'Witchstock' at the Salem Willows: Local residents took part in the 10th and final 'Witchstock' concert at the Salem Willows on Saturday.