Church Avenue

Nov
17
On Church Avenue, Finding A Sense Of Community That Is Stronger Than Ever

On Church Avenue, Finding A Sense Of Community That Is Stronger Than Ever

Many thanks to neighbor Nathan Thompson for sending us the following essay. Nathan, among many other hats he wears in
2 min read
Sep
02
Saying Goodbye To The Dogwood

Saying Goodbye To The Dogwood

[/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Screen-Shot-2014-09-02-at-6.19.14-PM.png]Photo via The Dogwood [http://instagram.com/p/sXYGBcRMTt/?modal=true] Many
2 min read
Jun
11

Artist Matt Kenny On “1515 Church,” His Installation Based On The Church Avenue DNA Center Sign

“Local Landmark Immortalized,” reads the subject line of neighbor Jane Hutta’s email about a reproduction of Church Avenue’s
3 min read
Mar
27
Church Avenue’s The Check Cashing Place To Close April 1

Church Avenue’s The Check Cashing Place To Close April 1

We noticed this sign in the window of The Check Cashing Place [http://locations.westernunion.com/us/ny/brooklyn/71dd0b110f189f6ae0c1621d0d97185b]
1 min read
Jan
07
Nine Chains To Open On Monday, January 13

Nine Chains To Open On Monday, January 13

This coming Monday, January 13 will be opening day for Nine Chains [/blog/business/sneak-peek-nine-chains] (1111 Church Avenue between Stratford
1 min read
Oct
29
Pedestrian Island Being Built On Ocean Parkway, Plus More Intersections To See Improvements In 2015

Pedestrian Island Being Built On Ocean Parkway, Plus More Intersections To See Improvements In 2015

Following the tragic death [/crime/pedestrian-struck-on-ocean-parkway-at-church-ave] of neighbor Ngozi Agbim [/neighbors/remembering-patricia-ngozi-agbim] in June, demonstrations [/transportation/residents-join-lander-to-demand-actions-to-improve-prospect-expresswaychurch-ave-intersection] , and a petition
2 min read
Aug
23
Calendar Girls

Calendar Girls

“Just a typical day on Church Avenue,” says BID [http://www.churchavenue.org] Executive Director Lauren Collins. Lauren sent us
1 min read
Jun
07
Ditmas History: The Best Parking Spot

Ditmas History: The Best Parking Spot

On the northwest corner of Church Ave. and Argyle Rd. you’ll find Pimentel Grocery [http://www.yelp.com/biz/
1 min read
Mar
21
Spring Break Activities 2013

Spring Break Activities 2013

Public schools are on Spring Break from Monday, March 25 to Tuesday, April 2. School resumes Wednesday, April 3. The
3 min read
Dec
26
For Am Thai, More and More Orders Are Coming From Park Slope

For Am Thai, More and More Orders Are Coming From Park Slope

Nathan Thompson sent us this story earlier today: > Last week my brother in law calls me from Park Slope
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