Week In Review: Book/Plate Series Returns, Singing Tree Cut Down, And Playground Repairs

Here’s your recap of what went down this week in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill:

• Is the MTA fare hike fair? Take our poll.
• Real estate prices tick up in Fort Greene and down in Clinton Hill, say reports.
• Buy tickets for dinner and book readings with Peck’s and Greenlight!
• Taaffe Playground is getting much-needed repairs after safety complaints and payout.
• Apply for pre-k seats now through April 24.
• MTA fare hikes kick in today (Sunday, March 22).
• Farewell to the Washington Avenue singing tree, which was chopped down.
• Congrats to six local arts groups on their Destination:Brooklyn grants!
• What’s your subway horror story?
• What are your “essential” restaurants in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill?
• CAMBA’s fundraiser is coming up!
• St. Joseph’s Lady Bear Samantha Retas reached a milestone.

CRIME

• Reported crime fell this week in the 88th Precinct.
• Brooklyn tyke thanks 88th Precinct for “hard work.”
• A grief-stricken ‪‎Fort Greene‬ pastor was arrested for drunk driving.

JOBS AND CAMPS

• Come work with us at Corner Media!
• Apply for the 2015 Summer Youth Employment Program.
• Science and engineering are fun!
• Summer camp + summer job = WIN!

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