This Week In Ditmas Park

There was much news in the neighborhood this past week, from police tracking down Patrick Zephir, a suspect in the murder of neighbor Raphael Kurton, in West Virginia to a video showing NYPD officers punching a man while arresting him at Target and 773 Lounge’s owners announcing they’ll be back in September — and a whole lot more.

Here’s a recap of what happened in our neighborhood last week:

• Police arrested Patrick Zephir, a suspect in the murder of neighbor Raphael Kurton.

• A video shows police punching a man while arresting him at Target.

• Following the video’s release, activists plan a “community speak out.”

• How can we stop people from honking at school buses?

• 773 Lounge is coming back in September!

• Meet Daniel Garcia, a Ditmas Park musician and barista at Qathra and Milk & Honey.

• What is brunch like at Mimi’s Hummus? A feast of Moroccan pancakes — and more.

• The benefit at Wheated is over — but you can still help our neighborhood baseball players get to the National Championship.

• Hey, musicians & vendors! Apply now to be a part of the Flatbush Frolic.

• The new greenmarket at Parkside & Ocean Avenues looks delicious!

• These eight rescued kittens need homes!

• Neighbor Steve Slavin shares memories of hanging out with presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in college.

• Take a staycation in Fort Greene.

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