Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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103 great restaurants and shops, and quick access to Boston," says Tabb. "My husband was born and raised in Rockport, so we can also visit his family often." The North Shore has a distinct personality that we have grown to love," says Tabb, who leaves her house every morning at 4:30 a.m. to get to the station to go on air at 5:30 a.m. "It is characterized by communities that are unique but interconnected. We have beaches and rocky shores, quaint towns steeped in history, great schools, and plenty of cultural attractions." While raising her two daughters, Tabb worked at a North Shore public relations agency. With her girls growing and becoming more independent, an opportunity to get back into radio was too hard to resist. She has cohosted Morning Magic on Magic 106.7 and its Exceptional Women program since 2015 and is a six-time Gracie Award winner for her work as a broadcast journalist. Kendra Petrone COHOST, MORNING MAGIC, MAGIC 106.7 FM Sue Tabb's Morning Magic cohost, Kendra Petrone, was born and raised in Methuen, and lived in Haverhill, North Reading, and Bradford before moving to Middleton in 2018. "Middleton is amazing," says Petrone. "I love that I can easily drive to New Hampshire for shopping and in the same amount of time, spend the day in Boston. I love the atmosphere in the communities that surround us, and most of all, I love knowing that my three children (two of whom are on the autism spectrum) are in the best schools in the state." Petrone, like Tabb, started her radio career at Kiss 108 where she served as the executive producer for the Matty Show for eight years. She doesn't have to go far for a meal, naming Maggie's Farm in Middleton and Davio's in Lynnfield as her favorites. e North Shore Music eatre and Shriners Auditorium are Petrone's favorite entertainment venues on the North Shore. "ey are locally run, with so much love and heart," says Petrone. "I went to the North Shore Music eatre on field trips as a kid, and now I'm bringing my kids to shows there as a parent. My kids also love the Shriners Circus. It's a great way to stay close to home, enjoy the wonder of it all, and contribute to an incredible organization." Pup Dawg AFTERNOON DRIVE HOST, JAMN 94.5 FM JAMN's Pup Dawg was born in Pakistan and grew up in Los Angeles. When offered a behind-the-scenes job at Boston's popular hip hop station he jumped at the chance. He has been there ever since, moving on-air, as well as becoming the music director and assistant program director. He's lived in Medford for four years and likes being "about two songs away from the station." "I love being able to hop onto the highway and be at the airport in 12 minutes with no traffic," says Pup Dawg. "Our neighbors have been really welcoming and helped us settle into our North Medford neighborhood." e list of celebrities that Pup Dawg, who also hosts a national weekly countdown show, works with continues to grow, and he likes to take them to his favorite spots when they are Kendra Petrone, Cohost of Morning Magic, lives in Middleton.