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Poe’s Cottage reopens

After a year of renovation, Edgar Allen Poe’s cottage in the Bronx reopened to the public on October 15.

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‘Outsider’ artist in the South Bronx

Cruz’s story is typical of ‘outsider’ artists in the Bronx. Their art, though widely appreciated, never sells for much.

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Rebel Diaz: A musical legacy of activism

Rebel Diaz: A musical legacy of activism

“The drive we have is unstoppable,” Rodstarz said, “because we carry the weight of history on our shoulders.”

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“The Poetry Man” filmmaker gives back

Throgs Neck high school teacher realized that poetry, and later, film had saved him from the poverty, drugs and violence that engulfed him growing up.

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Bronx Alive does the double dip

Bronx Alive does the double dip

The dip in participation at Viva Bronx comes at a time when several fairs have been discontinued across the city.

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Mott Haven garden offers tranquility and community spirit

Wanacqua Garden, with its rows of beans, yams, pumpkins and papalo, still attracts gardeners and greenhorns.

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A Maundy Thursday Passover

A Maundy Thursday Passover

To commemorate the Last Supper, over 60 parishioners at St.Peter’s Episcopal Church, took part in their first Passover meal.

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“All the young women understand that this is a space where they don’t have to act like what they see on TV in order to get their message across,” says Teresita Ayala, one of the event's co-organizers.

For Women’s History Month in the Bronx, it’s all about rap

Brittany Barker had a tense look on her face as she walked out onto the stage. She looked elegant in a black dress ensemble, and in her eyes she had a seriousness that made her look like she was ready to take care of business. The 17-year-old took her time approaching the microphone and looked out into the crowd as she pulled it closer to her mouth. The crackle of cheers and applause that started when she was called out to perform had started to die down. She said the title of her poem, “Latina Woman,” and the crowd hushed.

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