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How Sweet It Is: Follow Explore Brooklyns Trail to the Boroughs Best Chocolate Makers

The borough's first-ever guide to Brooklyn's fabulous chocolate makers features 12 stops of chocolatey bliss - just in time for Valentine's Day! Photo credit: Explorebk.

Feb 5, 2018 2:35 PM Read more >

'Donuts for Grown-Ups' May Become Your New Dekalb Market Hall Snack Addiction

Cuzin's Duzin isn't your average donut shop, and owner Todd "The Donutologist" Jones isn't your average donut maker. Each bag of Cuzin's Duzin donuts comes with a warning: 'Caution: Contents are extremely addictive.

Feb 5, 2018 12:52 PM Read more >

Is Brooklyn Becoming the New Hub for Food Innovation? You be the Judge!

This past Wednesday in Brooklyn, an AgTech meetup brought together leaders in the organic and sustainable food industry for mindshare, planning...

Feb 2, 2018 4:02 PM Read more >

This Brooklyn Property Owner Will Change Your Opinion of NYC Landlords

Alan Shamah has turned the buildings he manages into one loving community. The tenants see each other as family.

Feb 2, 2018 3:09 PM Read more >

'A Small Oak Tree Runs Red': New Play at BHT Commemorates 100-Year Anniversary of Holocaust Lynchings

New, gripping play at Billie Holiday Theatre commemorates the lynchings of eleven African Americans-- including Mary Turner and her unborn baby-- in 1918 Brooks County, Georgia.

Feb 1, 2018 12:52 PM Read more >

BP Adams to Hold Second Plant-Based Vegan Meetup

The event will feature a panel discussion of plant-based and vegan nutrition advocates, professionals and stakeholders discussing ideas for advancing healthy plant-based nutrition.

Feb 1, 2018 10:58 AM Read more >

Crown Heights Hardware Store Fights for Survival Against Gentrification

Gentrification, that continues to plague Brooklyn, takes a toll on small business owner Mohammed Kamara.

Jan 31, 2018 1:00 PM Read more >

Watch What Happens When Two Very Different Bed-Stuy Entrepreneurs Team Up... (Things Go a Little 'Viral')

HoneyBaked Ham was in need of a marketing campaign; Noah Katz happened to be carrying his selfie stick. The result: a Facebook video that has more than 9000 views so far

Jan 30, 2018 3:26 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to Kick off 100-Year Anniversary with the Boroughs Biggest Party

The 'party of the century' will not only be a festive affair with live entertainment and special guests to celebrate the Brooklyn chamber's centennial, it also kicks off a year of programming highlighting its legacy Photo credit: Downtown Brooklyn Bu

Jan 30, 2018 11:48 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to Be Featured in The Business of Brooklyn Exhibit at Brooklyn Historical Society

From Twizzlers to Bristol Myers Squibb, many iconic multinational brands got their start in Brooklyn.

Jan 30, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >