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Patti Ann's Bite-Sized Savory Chicago 'Tavern-Style' Pizza Comes to Prospect Heights

Patti Ann's Bite-Sized Savory Chicago 'Tavern-Style' Pizza Comes to Prospect Heights

Patti Ann's on Vanderbilt Avenue just launched a new menu with Chicago-style favorites including tavern-style pizza, which is served in sticky-note-sized slices.
Award-Winning Authors Discuss Diasporic Visions of Worlds Re-imagined Through Black Speculative Fiction

Award-Winning Authors Discuss Diasporic Visions of Worlds Re-imagined Through Black Speculative Fiction

In an exclusive interview, authors Jewell Parker Rhodes and Sheree Renée Thomas discuss the evolving landscape for Black writers who are pushing past boundaries in fiction, ahead of the annual National Black Writers Conference held in Crown Heights.
Ramadan Mubarak! Brooklyn's Muslim Community Begins the Holy Month of Prayer, Fasting and Celebration

Ramadan Mubarak! Brooklyn's Muslim Community Begins the Holy Month of Prayer, Fasting and Celebration

Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual introspection, a celebration of the month during which Muhammad received the initial revelations of what became the Quran.
The National Black Writers Conference Returns, In-Person to Brooklyn, March 31 - April 1, 2023

The National Black Writers Conference Returns, In-Person to Brooklyn, March 31 - April 1, 2023

The biennial symposium will return to Medgar Evers College to celebrate "Black Speculative Fiction"
Brooklyn, It's Time to Spring Forward to The Bright Nights of Warmer Seasons

Brooklyn, It's Time to Spring Forward to The Bright Nights of Warmer Seasons

On Sunday morning, Daylight Saving Time kicks in and clocks will be moved forward one hour
Costumes Galore: The Playful Celebration of Purim Takes Over the Streets of Crown Heights

Costumes Galore: The Playful Celebration of Purim Takes Over the Streets of Crown Heights

The Jewish celebration, Purim, kicked off on Monday, March 6, and continued until sundown Tuesday. 
Mayor Hosts 'Catalyst Dinner' for 500 Around New, Anti-Hate Initiative

Mayor Hosts 'Catalyst Dinner' for 500 Around New, Anti-Hate Initiative

“We are attempting to meet with every community across the city to host and attend dinners, so we can break down silos, foster mutual understanding, and eradicate the scourge of hate," said Adams.
Happy Purim, Brooklyn! Here's How to Celebrate

Happy Purim, Brooklyn! Here's How to Celebrate

Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from an evil, deadly plot.
A Holocaust Mystery Buried 61 Years is Finally Released as a Book, to Critical Acclaim

A Holocaust Mystery Buried 61 Years is Finally Released as a Book, to Critical Acclaim

Roslyn Bernstein visited Jerusalem as a teenager in 1961, while the news of the Adolf Eichmann trial was still crackling over the radio waves. While the trip made an impression, it took her more than 6 decades to write her story based on the experience.
Malai Ice Cream With South Asian Flavors Finds Sweet Spot in BK, Releases Limited-Edition Holi Menu

Malai Ice Cream With South Asian Flavors Finds Sweet Spot in BK, Releases Limited-Edition Holi Menu

Pooja Bavishi brought her dream of making sweets to life with Malai, an ice cream company with flavors inspired by South Asian ingredients and spices.