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Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Emelyn Stuart

Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Emelyn Stuart

The film producer and theater owner whose essential business doubles as a beloved community hub
Not All Neighbors Have Open Arms for Lewis Ave Open Street

Not All Neighbors Have Open Arms for Lewis Ave Open Street

The Lewis Avenue Open Street would span four blocks and run eight Saturdays this summer from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.
Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Cecilia Clarke

Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Cecilia Clarke

The nonprofit leader who championed feminist values for Brooklyn's youth, while raising a child on her own.
Royal Rib House Owner Announces Upcoming Opening Date, Motivated by Bed-Stuy Love

Royal Rib House Owner Announces Upcoming Opening Date, Motivated by Bed-Stuy Love

Royal Rib House will be reopening in the next week or so—and definitely by March 21—at its new location at 256 Malcolm X Boulevard
Prospect Park Poetry Partnership to Explore History of Lefferts Historic House, Elevate Diverse Voices

Prospect Park Poetry Partnership to Explore History of Lefferts Historic House, Elevate Diverse Voices

Four poets have been selected to produce work about Prospect Park that they will share with the Brooklyn community
Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Mandy Bowman

Brooklyn's Women History Maker: Mandy Bowman

The CEO Who Built an App to 'Buy Black,' and Hired her Mom
To-Go Cocktails Will be Back on the Menu, if Governor Gets Her Way

To-Go Cocktails Will be Back on the Menu, if Governor Gets Her Way

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed legalizing the sale of to-go drinks and investing $2M in the SLA to streamline liquor license application processe
From ATL to BK: Popular Vegan Burger Chain Slutty Vegan Opening in Fort Greene

From ATL to BK: Popular Vegan Burger Chain Slutty Vegan Opening in Fort Greene

Vegetarians and vegans, rejoice! The hit vegan burger chain Slutty Vegan is coming to Brooklyn this spring. Owner Aisha “Pinky” Cole, who runs the successful restaurant in Georgia, is setting up shop at 690 Fulton Street, at South Portland Avenue.
Legendary Black Journalist Extends Career Through Artistic Expression

Legendary Black Journalist Extends Career Through Artistic Expression

Johnson, a former groundbreaking journalist, has pivoted to painting in his later years.

President's Day: 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden

Joseph Robinette Biden, known as Joe Biden, was born Nov. 20, 1942 to a working-class Catholic family in Scranton, Pennsylvania.