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5th Annual STooPS Art Crawl Returns to Bed-Stuy

Bed-Stuy's premiere outdoor arts and performance experience returns Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 for a two-day extravaganza 2017 STooPS artists! If there's one thing Brownstone Brooklyn is known for, it is its "stoops culture.

'Juices For Life' Gives Bed Stuy a Healthy Infusion

With 'Juices For Life', Angela Yee is on a mission to make juicing a thing Photo credit: www.nbcnews.

Research Reveals Women’s Obstacles to Cycling During Pregnancy

photo credit: bikeradar.com Medical advice from risk-averse health professionals may contribute to some women's decisions to stop cycling to work during pregnancy, meaning they miss out on the potential benefits of the active commute.

Afro-Latino Festival 2017 Returns to Bed Stuy

The 5th Afro-Latino Festival highlights the contributions of women of the diaspora, features more than 30 performing artists, professionals, activists, educators and creators As in previous years, visitors can expect a fun-filled line-up with excitin
Oh, Hello Weekend!

Oh, Hello Weekend!

I'm just recovering from the July 4th weekend and here comes the next one already! I was disappointed about the lack of BBQ action on July 4th; there were cookouts on Saturday and Sunday, but not so much on actual Independence Day.

Global Study Finds 75% of Pregnant Women Don’t Have Healthy Weight Gain

photo credit: guardian.com A comprehensive new study has found 75% of women are not gaining a healthy recommended weight when pregnant.

Bed Stuy's Sanctuary Spaces Hosts Art Walk

Sanctuary Spaces kicked off informal art walk with exhibits by Shavon Wilkins, Amit Sahu and Velda Simone Amit Sahu's fierce felines caught the attention of several passers-by.
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Can Alter a Baby’s Face

Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy Can Alter a Baby’s Face

Mothers who drink even the slightest amount of alcohol during pregnancy risk altering their baby's face, including the shape of their eyes, nose and lips. Though scientists warn, this isn't particularly dangerous.
Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

Crown Heights Student Wins Prestigious Joseph E. Mohbat Prize for Writing

The annual award, in memory of journalist Joseph E. Mohbat and Brooklyn student Verdery Knights, honors exceptionally gifted Brooklyn public high school seniors Casey Perez, winner of the 2017 Joseph E.

Pregnancy & Childbirth For Women With Congenital Heart Defects Can Be Especially Risky, Research Shows

photo credit: romper.com For many years, medical experts have believed that it's not safe for women with cardiac problems to get pregnant.