The Green-Wood Historic Fund will commemorate the Battle of Brooklyn [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Long_Island] with a day of family-friendly events on Sunday, August 24 [http://www.green-wood.com/event/battle-of-brooklyn-commemoration/]. Fought on August 27, 1776 across Brooklyn, including land that is now Green-Wood Cemetery [http:
Gyms
Born and raised in Park Slope, Jesse Barocas (pictured above on right) has seen the area change, but knows that the sense of community here is as strong as ever. And at Seven Bell Fitness [http://sevenbellfitness.com/], the gym he just opened with a partner in Prospect Heights, he’
Cook-off
Calling all chefs! It’s time to test your cooking chops when you leave out the gluten. The first ever Gluten-Free Takedown [http://thetakedowns.com/glutenfreetakedown/] is coming up on Sunday, August 24 from 2-4pm at The Bell House [http://www.thebellhouseny.com/] (149 7th Street), and they’re looking
bike
Spotted on Prospect Avenue. Take a photo in the neighborhood lately? Share it with us! Add it to our Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/groups/southslope] group, tag it #southslope on Instagram, or email it to editor@bklyner.com, and we’ll post it on the blog. To to keep
The NYPD is asking for the public’s help in locating a local teen who was reported missing. Beattic Francois, 13, was last seen leaving her home on East 18th Street, between Albemarle and Beverley Roads, on Friday, July 21 at about 7:30am. She is described as 5’11″
Stop Signs
Photo by etymologyjewelry [http://instagram.com/p/rrrSTGy7JP/?modal=true] Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/], or tag them #parkslope on Instagram, and we’ll post them here.
It’s looking like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend, and there are a ton of events to enjoy outside in the lovely weather — from an artist painting dozens of pieces at once at Grand Army Plaza, to a giant block party featuring a free performance of Romeo
The G train continues experiencing disruptions because of work on the tunnel, you’ll want to watch out along the F train if you’re headed into lower Manhattan, plus some more changes this weekend to our local subway lines. Details via the MTA [http://web.mta.info/weekender.html]
Personal Trainers
Born and raised in Park Slope, Jesse Barocas (pictured above on right) has seen the area change, but knows that the sense of community here is as strong as ever. And at Seven Bell Fitness [http://sevenbellfitness.com/], the gym he just opened with a partner in Prospect Heights, he’
Dive In Gowanus
This Friday, August 15, you can eat something delicious and know that you’re helping the Gowanus Canal. The Gowanus Canal Conservancy [http://www.gowanuscanalconservancy.org/] has teamed up with several restaurants for the second annual Dive In Gowanus [http://www.gowanuscanalconservancy.org/ee/index.php/gcc_news/gcc_news?
The G train continues experiencing disruptions because of work on the tunnel, you’ll want to watch out along the F train if you’re headed into lower Manhattan, plus some more changes this weekend to our local subway lines. Details via the MTA [http://web.mta.info/weekender.html]
Jellyfish
“The muggy wet weather has brought out the jellyfish!” says neighbor Dianna, who snapped this photo on Union Street. Take any photos in Park Slope recently? Send them to editor@bklyner.com, add them to the Park Slope Stoop Flickr group [http://www.flickr.com/groups/parkslopestoop/], or tag them