Failure is usually a taboo subject in business, especially among small-business owners in today’s economy. Yet failure was an important element in Irene LoRe’s concluding talk at the Park Slope Civic Council’s most recent community forum.
The Growing a Business Community Forum: ‘We Hit on a Hot Topic’ Read More »
Many Park Slope newcomers — and even some longtime residents — may not realize how much Brownstone Brooklyn has changed over the decades, going from a blighted community in the 1960s and ’70s to an often pricey cultural capital today.
Special Event: The Invention of Brownstone Brooklyn Read More »
Here’s your chance to help the community by cleaning and beautifying Park Slope at one of our most popular events. The Civic Council’s Spring Civic Sweep makes its return on Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine).
Make Spring Fresh at the Next Civic Sweep Read More »
Tree, Thanks New, young street trees have been planted around Park Slope, most noticeably on the length of Seventh Avenue.
News & Notes March 2011: Tree, Thanks; House Tour Read More »
The printed issue of Civic News you’re now reading marks yet another phase in the evolution of this longtime publication.
Welcome to the New Civic News! Read More »
Every person behind those store windows and computer screens is working hard to be a success. But what’s the best way to reach that goal? This year, the Park Slope Civic Council’s annual community forum hopes to help answer that question.
Your Business, Here in Park Slope Read More »
Whether you already own a business in Park Slope or you’re thinking of starting one, the Civic Council’s next annual forum will be an exciting opportunity for you to connect with and learn from leaders and experienced members of our local economy.
Annual Forum Focuses on Growing Slope Businesses Read More »
Infamous criminal and prison escape artist Willie Sutton is perhaps best known today for the reason why he robbed banks: “because that’s where the money is.” a Starting his career in crime in Park Slope in 1910, Sutton reached national prominence, but was captured back on Dean Street in 1952.
Park Slope Infamy: Willie Sutton, Captured on Dean Street Read More »
Evoking the tranquility of a Japanese rock garden — albeit at a much larger scale — the Stone Garden concept by Jordan Yamada and Peter Zaharatos was recently named the winner of the Park Slope Civic Council’s Prospect Park Gateway Design Competition.
Third Street Entrance Could Be a Zen Experience Read More »
Veteran, lawyer, native and guardian of Park Slope, defender of Prospect and Central Parks, and a charming citizen activist — those are just a few of the ways to describe Robert Makla, a truly influential figure in our community, who passed away on Oct. 14, 2010.
Robert Makla: A Life Well Spent Read More »