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NYC food
fromQNS
4 months ago

Saving history: Queens preservationist helps rescue vintage storefront signs - QNS

A preservationist in Queens is saving iconic business signs for the New York Sign Museum to celebrate local history and culture.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

This Miami area has been a place for protest, porn and shopping. Take a look

79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard is a historically significant intersection in Miami, reflecting its cultural evolution and community dynamics.
NYC food
fromQNS
4 months ago

Saving history: Queens preservationist helps rescue vintage storefront signs - QNS

A preservationist in Queens is saving iconic business signs for the New York Sign Museum to celebrate local history and culture.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

This Miami area has been a place for protest, porn and shopping. Take a look

79th Street and Biscayne Boulevard is a historically significant intersection in Miami, reflecting its cultural evolution and community dynamics.
#community
London food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

The north London village with a hidden history that reaches back to Roman times

The event celebrated local heritage with workshops, historical insights, and collaborations between generations.
Humor
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Who Killed the Footless Goose?

A gruesome discovery of a decapitated corpse leads to a shocking investigation in Hastings, Nebraska, connecting to the eccentric inventor Gene Fleming.
London food
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

The north London village with a hidden history that reaches back to Roman times

The event celebrated local heritage with workshops, historical insights, and collaborations between generations.
Humor
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Who Killed the Footless Goose?

A gruesome discovery of a decapitated corpse leads to a shocking investigation in Hastings, Nebraska, connecting to the eccentric inventor Gene Fleming.
#summer-concert-series
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)

Enjoy free admission from 10 am to 4 pm, every first Friday of the month, at the San Mateo History Museum.
San Francisco
#hornchurch
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 days ago

We helped found the Berkeley Flea Market. Its loss leaves a hole in the city's soul.

The Berkeley Flea Market served as a vital institution for nearly half a century, supporting various nonprofit organizations and enhancing community services in Berkeley.
Berlin food
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

PREMIUM Street co-named in honor of St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Dyker Heights

"The Dyker Height Civic Association has held meetings right here at St. Philip's Parish home. We've come to see the space not just as a meeting place, but as a part of our home."
NYC politics
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

How well do you know Brooklyn? Prove it at the Center for Brooklyn History's inaugural spelling bee * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

How well do you know Brooklyn? Prove it at the Center for Brooklyn History's inaugural spelling bee * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Seaside town with Britain's most photographed street that's a train ride from London

Rye, with its rich local history, charming cobbled streets, and scenic views, was ranked as one of the best seaside towns in the UK.
Travel
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Huge feature of popular Kingston nightclub closes permanently

Thousands of people have made memories that will last them a lifetime, from over 20 years of amazing nights out at PRYZM and Oceana before it.
London music
#community-engagement
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Washington State's Oldest Diner Has The Best Mascot We've Ever Heard Of - Tasting Table

"Rowdy Buckaroo, an actual once-living legend, personifying the city's gritty Old West roots, was not just a mascot but a beloved pillar of the community."},{
East Bay food
#business-closure
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London's Pocket Parks: West Square Gardens, SE11

The geographical name is misleading though, as there never was an east, north or south gardens, as West Square is named after the owners of the farmland.
London politics
#community-events
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Hard Hat Heroes: Coloring Book Release Party

The event highlights African American shipyard history through interactive coloring activities and live music.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Hard Hat Heroes: Coloring Book Release Party

The event highlights African American shipyard history through interactive coloring activities and live music.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

From healing waters to hidden sewers - Islington Museum explores its lost rivers

The exhibition highlights how Sadlers Wells got its name from the natural springs, and the decline of these wells due to artificially carbonated water.
London food
fromEater SF
1 month ago
East Bay food

A Landmark Waterfront Restaurant Just Closed Out of the Blue

The Bay Area has seen notable restaurant closures recently, reflecting changing dining landscapes and challenges.
#family-business
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC food

After 34 years and two generations, a Staten Island family's pizza legacy is coming to an end

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC food

After 34 years and two generations, a Staten Island family's pizza legacy is coming to an end

#urban-development
#construction
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 20th May 2025

Greggs, the popular bakery chain, has decided to remove self-service fridges from its London stores as the surge in shoplifting continues to affect businesses.
London food
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Presentation on the Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County

Join authors Nick Veronico and Bruce Cumming at the San Mateo County History Museum as they explore their new book, The Lost Gas Stations of San Mateo County.
Mission District
#community-development
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Dying Cow gets a new lease of life thanks to the Wicklow Way

The Dying Cow near Tinahely, Co Wicklow is a lesser-known pub with an intriguing name, sparking curiosity about its origin connected to local history.
London politics
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Votes for Women: A History of Women's Suffrage in Mountain View

Pamela Baird will present a local history talk on women's suffrage in Mountain View, highlighting the local women who contributed to California’s voting rights in 1911.
Mission District
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Portland Spring and Summer Plays and Dance Performances

Billed as "high farce," Portland theatrical dance company BodyVox's late spring performance, Death and Delight, blends Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream into a tragicomic medley of Shakespeare-inspired choreography.
Portland food
Upper West Side
fromsilive
2 months ago

The ultimate N.Y. road trip: 62 quirky attractions that deserve a spot on your bucket list

New York State has many unique and hidden attractions across its 62 counties.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Saratoga Theatre Arts presents student production of 'Little Mermaid'

The show will feature a cast and crew made up of high school, middle school and elementary school students, showcasing community talent in a beloved Disney musical.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Old-school Bay Area Italian restaurant closing after 42 years

"We have weathered recessions, a pandemic, and ever-changing times, and through it all, we have been fortunate to serve this community. We could not have done it without our loyal customers and our dedicated staff."
East Bay food
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

The historic Gidea Park pub shrouded in a mysterious past

The Ship, built in the 1600s on Hare Street, has undergone many changes yet retains its original charm, claiming to be a 'genuine treasure.'
London
#pubs
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

From David Bowie to Bridget Hitler take a 'rather splendid' pub walk with Joolz

The new book by Julian McDonnell focuses on London walks that connect local neighborhoods with their historic pubs.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

From David Bowie to Bridget Hitler take a 'rather splendid' pub walk with Joolz

The new book by Julian McDonnell focuses on London walks that connect local neighborhoods with their historic pubs.
Beer
fromBoston Magazine
3 months ago

Rockport Brewing Company Gives a Once-Dry Town a Taproom

Rockport's 'hatchet gang' raid in 1856 significantly impacted local alcohol laws, leading to a long-lasting dry town status.
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Beer festival defends its logo design amid sexism row

While some users believe the festival logo is a return to sexist advertising, the organizers highlight its connection to local history, inspired by 1950s Ballito advertising.
Beer
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
3 months ago

The vibrant East End neighbourhood that people never move away from

"This festival is about the history of where we live and the threads which connect the past with the present, with its layers like a jigsaw."
London politics
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Five things to know about Georgetown, hometown of new Celtics owner William Chisholm

Georgetown, Massachusetts, actually isn't as far from Boston as many might think, being only 31 miles away with easy access via major highways.
Boston Celtics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Loved by rockers and royals, Eel Pie Island is threatened by tide of red tape

Eel Pie Island's residents face potential classification as a flood zone, risking their homes' financial viability.
Community preservation is threatened by bureaucratic changes affecting flood zone classifications.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago
Brooklyn

East New York residents invited to help reimagine LIRR substation * Brooklyn Paper

Community workshop to repurpose Long Island Railroad Substation 2 into a community facility, engaging residents and fostering local history preservation.
fromNieman Lab
4 months ago

A new nonprofit wants to be a soft (and sustainable) landing spot for local news outlets in transition

Community members are eager to revive the Santa Barbara News-Press following its bankruptcy.
Ben Romo and Jason Yardi secured the newspaper’s digital archives and assets to protect its historical value.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

The Harold Hill 'Swiss chalet' pub named after man behind 10.30pm closing hours

The Alderman, opened in 1959, stands as one of the last surviving pubs in Harold Hill, blending local history with community significance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Weightlifting gym given eviction extension

The Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club, nearly 100 years old, has received a three-month extension to its eviction notice, allowing it to seek alternative arrangements.
London
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