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Officials break ground on NYC’s first public school ‘food forest’ in the Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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Arts & Entertainment

The 9th annual Latin American Foto Festival at the Bronx Documentary Center aims ‘for our Latino community to see themselves’

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Bronx poet Wilfredo Laracuente awarded prize by the Mayor’s office for poem on life after incarceration

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Community Celebration

Van Cortlandt Park dog run renamed after community advocate Kathleen Duffy Corrigan

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

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SOMOS Social Care Network, Fordham University host Summer Mercado to connects Bronx families with food, housing and healthcare resources

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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A Bronx guide to surviving the heat: Cooling centers, pools and more across the borough

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

Men’s Health Month fair brings free health screenings and resources to South Bronx families

By Karizma Jernigan Conversation…

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One Bronx artist wants employees—not CEOs, to have a hall of fame

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Bronx fireworks extravaganza celebrates new Orchard Beach pavilion

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

The Van Cortlandt Park Stadium, which has been closed since 2021, has been recommended for demolition after a planning study conducted by NYC Parks.

‘There is no way to repair it’ NYC Parks seeks funding for Van Cortlandt Park Stadium demolition

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Bronx entrepreneurs get boost from M&T Bank business grants program

By Emily Swanson Conversation…

‘Don’t let anyone erase our history’ Bronx Borough President hosts Caribbean Heritage Month celebration

By Karizma Jernigan Conversation…

Pilgrim Pharmacy owners Ray Macioci (right) and Michael Coscia (left).

As independent pharmacies vanish, Pilgrim Pharmacy marks 50 years serving The Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Rep. Ritchie Torres presents residents of Concourse Village with a ceremonial check to be put towards pipe replacement.

Rep. Ritchie Torres secures $3.15M to replace aging pipes at Concourse Village

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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Council Member Justin Sanchez hosts Senegal-France World Cup watch party at Santa Yallah African Restaurant

By Maurice Burbridge Conversation…

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Community Service

NBA and Emirates unveil newly renovated technology and gaming youth space at PAL Webster Center

By Ethan Marshall Conversation…

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