The African dance school's new space features three new, state-of-the-art dance studios, a music room and a community lounge.
"This is unique — not just because we’re a marching band, but we’re an HBCU-style marching band," leaders said. "We're setting the trends."
Samirah Horton, better known as DJ Annie Red, is among five finalists for the Nickelodeon and TIME award, which will be announced next week.
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A Bed-Stuy couple have connected with hundreds of parents around the world after turning their unique birth story into a children's book.
Sharawn Vinson's struggle got so hard, she sent her twins six states south to live with their father.
Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
More than 12 of Bed-Stuy's approximately 27 playgrounds were found to have safety hazards during inspections, according to a new report.
Success Academy stands accused of purposely driving out a disabled student by dropping him off at a police precinct, among other tactics.
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
How one Bed Stuy resident is pursuing his dream, while simultaneously helping our youth get closer to theirs.
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
The Sumner Playground got a $4.2 million dollar make-over that includes a neat row of white bar stools overlooking the park.
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
The Coop School will open its middle school at 644 Gates Ave. next year and offer a broad curriculum that includes genius hours and ukes.
A Bed-Stuy GED program at the Boys High School building on Marcy Ave could lose half its space to a charter school in a new DOE proposal.
Eight public schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant will host open houses on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A free back-to-school event for the whole family will take place in Marcy Playground this Sunday.
The YMCA will be teaching kids, teens and adults how to swim and otherwise stay safe in the water.
"Universal six-day service" begins Oct. 19.
The kids were last seen on Saturday morning, police say.
Josephine hasn't been seen since Monday.
It's a big weekend for the Bookmobile.
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The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Brooklyn in 2013.
Some stories put a smile on your face. Here's our wrap-up from around Brooklyn.
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.