Photo: copyright Abeni Garrett 2010 We blogged back in May about a new Supermarket slated to open in the summer of 2010, across the street from the new affordable housing project, on St. Marks Ave between Classon and Franklin Ave., in the old radiology building that was once...

This news is hot off the rumor mill.  Last night, one of our twitter followers, jonkeegan (side note: check out jonkeegan’s dope animation website),  informed us that according to construction workers at the site, the former Starlite Lounge (for those who do not know,...

Come join us tomorrow at Franklin Park for a night of “Indelible Impressions!” Our multimedia event will feature a slide show of literary tattoos, compelling memoir, and thought-provoking comedy. And we’re raffling off a $50 gift certificate for Franklin Avenue...

Brower Park Tree Lighting Here’s some fun news from the folks at the Crown Heights North Association … a holiday house decorating contest is underway … it’s the 8th annual one to be exact. In speaking with one of the organizers last night, he pointed...

After the protests, rallies, press, and scathing letters the shop formerly known as the Franklin Avenue pawn shop finally capitulated to the will of the opposition and decided to close.  Or so we thought… In fact, what they did was simply reorganize their legal structure...

Thanks to the Friends of Brower Park, Crown Heights will soon have a new tradition. A holiday tree lighting. This inaugural event is set to take place on Dec. 9th at 6:00 pm in Brower Park (Prospect Place and Kingston Ave). Come out, meet some neighbors, sing some carols,...

The team at Force & Flow is back with another event this Sunday November 28th. Read below for more information on Crown Height’s first ever Sound Walk. The Sound Walk a walking meditation on how we hear through the streets of Crown Heights. SOUND WALK Sunday, Nov...

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The Crown Heights Community Mediation Center is now accepting applications for the 2011 Leadership Training Institute. The Leadership Training Institute is a program aimed at bringing together community members who are dedicated to working to improve Crown Heights to both...

Shara Josephat & Luc Josephat, got a story to tell, but as we wait until it arrives on the big screen, we can delight in their newly opened bookstore in Crown Heights. Daddy’s Basement, named for Shara’s memories of her father who rejoiced in hosting gatherings...