Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed
After a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of our favorite recent stories from our sister sites, as well as some other fascinating pieces that are worth a read this weekend:
The stunning Kings Theatre celebrates reopening its doors after nearly 40 years with a concert by the Queen of Motown, Diana Ross. [Ditmas Park Corner]
Police are still looking for a man who is alleged to have beaten, robbed, and sexually assaulted a 75-year-old woman in Fort Greene. [Fort Greene Focus]
Ten years of booze and baritones with Opera on Tap. [South Slope News]
Allan Goodstein on southern Brooklyn, artisanal hype, and what’s to come for Goody’s Granola. [Sheepshead Bites]
A whole lotta development is happening in Kensington and Windsor Terrace. [KensingtonBK]
A local bakery is adding a second location, with classes! [Park Slope Stoop]
Amid allegations of bigotry and criminality, historic Lundy’s building rezoned to legalize market. [SB]
Calling all single pet lovers! Great event coming up on Tuesday. [PSS]
Brooklyn’s historic Paramount Theatre will once again host music and other entertainment events. [FGF]
Sawasde Thai Cooking opens in Kensington. [KBK]
Choosing Hanco’s over Henry’s in a battle of the banh mi. [SSN]