I’ve always wondered what happens when an author who digs up salacious dirt on her neighbors goes outside and faces the people who feel that their lives have been unearthed by the telling. Authors Amy… Read More »“Rabble Rouser” Amy Sohn to Appear
This is the eleventh installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. A local photographer gives us her view of a Brooklyn establishment. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or… Read More »Top of the Shop: Feliz in Fort Greene
Sponsored Post I’ve been excited ever since the East River Ferry asked me to come up with 4 great day trips for families highlighting stops along their ferry route. It’s given me a chance to… Read More »Ferry Yourself to Wall Street/South Street Seaport for a Day Trip
What once was a garbage dump and weed garden in Clinton Hill has been remade into a lushly seeded green space with an operating plant nursery and farmers market. For the last month, locals in… Read More »Dumping Lot Becomes Nursery and Market in Clinton Hill
From soft pretzels to vegan cuisine, all foodies big and small will find a taste sure to please their palate all weekend at A Taste of Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Friday night catch… Read More »Weekend Events: A Taste of Brooklyn, Carroll Park Kids Concert, The Battle of Brooklyn and More!
I got this lovely email yesterday from a student at Hunter College Schools of Nursing and School of Social Work. She and some of her classmates have organized a food/child supplies drive to benefit Women… Read More »Have Extra Diapers, Formula, Canned Food for Moms in Need?
Whether you are looking for goodie bags or balloons, Brooklyn has a lot of great resources for your birthday supplies. We’ve listed where to get Party Supplies in our Marketplace but we rounded up some… Read More »Where to Get Party Supplies in Brooklyn
Have you been to Governor’s Island yet this summer? This is the perfect weekend to go as there will be a special Jazz Age party both Saturday and Sunday in addition to all the other… Read More »Weekend Events: Jazz Age Party, Air Force Week, Fringe Jr and Free Lacrosse
We made one small change in our family routine this summer- but it has made a big difference in our family dynamic. It has truly altered our attitudes as we start our day. It all… Read More »What Does Your Family Stand For?
The Bumbo Baby Seat is fairly ubiquitous in Brooklyn: you see it in people’s homes: on floors, on tables, on beds- all used to assist a baby in sitting up. Unfortunately though, at least 84… Read More »Bumbo Baby Seat Recall Due to 84 Incidents