This Week In The Slope: Attacker Busted, Pumpkinhead Props, Fire Duo, And More

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Here’s a look back at some stories you might have missed this week:

• Having left Clinton Hill, the Salvation Army makes camp in Gowanus.

• Fire damages Excelsior Bar and surrounding businesses Thursday night.

• Salon to close after hosting memorial this Saturday for Borough Park woman.

• 78th Precinct Community Council Meeting gets heated over cyclist deaths.

• Reserve your tickets now for this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Festival.

• Park Slope Food Coop featured on French TV.

• Popular Brunswick Cafe for sale, but owner wants the Flat White to remain.

• Will the BQX Streetcar save time on your commute? City and other data disagree.

• Dining Review: Casual and sun-splashed, Fiat Café sports comfy Italian menu.

• St. Lydia’s and the progressive Protestant co-working ethic.

• Love your child’s crossing guard? Here’s how you can let them know.

• Keep your catch basins clear: City Pilot Program will include Gowanus neighborhood.

• Fresh Bite starts afresh with new owner and menu.

• ‘Rep Your Hood’: Park Slope rapper Pumpkinhead memorialized in passionate street renaming ceremony.

• Man who preyed on elderly women for months arrested, police say.

• BP Adams leads bike tour in honor of fallen riders.

• 60 firefighters snuff out fire on 13th Street.

• Find a little fine art at these three Brooklyn Summer camps.

• Adoptable animal of the week: Prince the dog.

• Problems With Your Pet? Dr. Ezat Luba Yomtovian can help. (Sponsored)