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The Neighborhood Strength model puts Crown Heights' residents in charge of local grant-making The Brooklyn Community Foundation anounced on Thursday, that $100,000 in grants were awarded to five nonprofits that are expanding or advocating for inclusi

photo credit: romper.com Choosing the individual who will help you bring your baby into the world is a tall order. For some, that choices means picking an OB-GYN or a midwife. For others, that choice includes a doula.

The prestigious baby-friendly designation recognizes hospitals that promote breastfeeding and mother-baby bonding Medical Director Edward Fishkin, MD; Chief Nurse Executive Angela Edwards, Chief Executive Officer Gregory Calliste, Deputy Brooklyn Bor

You want action this weekend, well this is it: the 13th Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival hits town this week and brings us not just music, but also a slew of cultural, art, academic, community, film AND music events.

photo credit: babble.com Shock — that is how I would describe first few days after my first son was born.

Playstreets help communities engage children in fun physical activities, teach positive life choices and provide helpful resources in their communities photo credit: palnyc.

500 Men Making a Difference and Black Men Run join forces for the Bed Stuy 5K to inspire healthy, active habits photo credit: NYPD The third annual Bed Stuy 5K, hosted by 500 Men Making a Difference and Black Men Run, returns to the Herbert Von King

The smart city initiative provides tech education programs to teach digital skills to youth photo credit: Made in Brownsville Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Friday the rollout of new smart city solutions and tech education programs for youth as pa

photo credit: metro.co.uk Pregnancy's a weird one. You spend years trying to avoid it and taking every possible precaution until suddenly you want to conceive and start doing the exact opposite. But how can you tell that [...

Tompkins Ave in Bedstuy becomes a pedestrian friendly public space for mural painting, sidewalk fashion shows, arts, games, live music, food, discounts, prizes and much more Tompkins Avenue in Bed-Stuy has gotten a new attitude! If you haven't had a