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Groundswell Hosts Community Painting Day in Bed Stuy

Groundswell uses public artmaking to engage and educate youth and community photo credit: Groundswell NYC Groundswell, the Brooklyn-based arts organization which uses public art displays such as murals to educate and engage city youth, will host a co
Your Funky Fresh Weekend Updates

Your Funky Fresh Weekend Updates

Now that the temperatures are settling into the 90 degrees zone, and 'sticky' describes more than just the cannabis that your roommate gets delivered, you can expect that the Brooklyn streets are heating up with events.

Pregnant Women Unaware of Zika Basics, Texas Study Finds

photo credit: Daily Express Zika's primary victims are developing babies in the womb, but a new survey suggests that many pregnant women don't know basic information or take recommended steps to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne virus.

LPC Approves Conversion of Garages to Residential Development in Bed-Stuy

The LPC approved the new development despite opposition of local residents and Community Board 3, after rejecting the initial application in March Image Credit: nycurbed.

SCO Family of Services Kicks Off 'Brownsville Reads' Literacy Project

"Brownsville Reads" aims to promote literacy by inspiring parents to read to their children Photo Credit: Marisol Díaz, 2017.

Jazzy Nights at Medgar Evers College

The Dr. Mary Umolu Jazzy Jazz Festival 2017. Image credit: Medgar Evers College A Brooklyn summer tradition, the Dr.

The Truth about Weight Gain and Pregnancy

photo credit: time.com When it comes to gaining weight during pregnancy, there's an ongoing debate about what's healthy.
Motherhood: The Things They Don't Tell You

Motherhood: The Things They Don't Tell You

Click here to view original web page at www.graphic.com.gh While expected, it came as a surprise to Janet as she experienced it one month after delivery. No one had prepared her for it. "No one really tells you how much you will need them post-birth.
10 Things I Needed When I Had Postpartum Depression But Was Afraid To Ask For

10 Things I Needed When I Had Postpartum Depression But Was Afraid To Ask For

Click here to view original web page at www.romper.com Personally, trying to cope with postpartum depression (PPD) was pretty unbearable. I honestly have no idea how I survived.

Prospect Park Goes Completely Car-Free Until September

Prospect Park just got quieter, healthier and safer photo credit: ny1.com Monday marked the first day of Prospect Park's car-free summer, announced by Mayor de Blasio last week.