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JLo Comes Home To Thousands Of Cheering Fans While City Island Survives Unscathed

Jennifer Lopez finally came home yesterday.

In her first ever performance in the Bronx, the borough she is forever reminding us she’s from and is still in her heart, JLo gave her fans a night they’ll never forget.

The free concert was part of State Farm’s launch of their Neighborhood Sessions where they provide free concerts in an artist’s hometown and this was their first ever.

Seattle Publicist Who Trashed The Bronx In An Article, Sets The Record Straight

Back in October Seattle publicist Patricia Vaccarino trashed The Bronx in an article which upset many Bronx residents including myself.

Now Vaccarino has rectified the situation not by simply apologizing but by dedicating an entire issue to the wonderful people of the Bronx and look into those who are actively engaged in making this a better place.

152nd Street Bronx Cultural Arts Festival This Saturday

Join the National Puerto Rican Day Parade as they host the 19th Annual Festival De La Calle 152 in honor of the Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade leading up to the larger National Puerto Rican Day Parade in June.
Set in The Bronx, “El Condado de la Salsa,” the National Puerto Rican Day Parade has hosted this annual cultural event since 1995.

This is an outdoor family affair lined with kiosks from Puerto Rican Comida Tipica (typical food) and arts & crafts to promotional sponsors and musical groups for a fun-filled day of entertainment.

The Bronx Cultural Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 11:00am – 4:00pm on 152nd Street between Jackson and Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455.

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Gentrification & The Bronx: Screening of El Barrio Tours At The Bronx Museum

On June 13th, Andrew Padilla, Director of El Barrio Tours: Gentrification In East Harlem and Welcome2TheBronx will be hosting a screening of the film followed by a panel discussion on gentrification.

Whether we like it or not, all eyes are set on The Bronx as one of the “last frontiers” for those seeking affordable rents yet convenient access to Manhattan. This can create quite a difficult situation in the Bronx as we are the most rent burdened borough in New York City. As new residents move in with better economic means, those with limited income and are more likely to be late on rent will find it harder and harder to stay in our borough. Talks about developing the Special Harlem River Waterfront District are already happening without community input as to what we would like to see there. What will happen then?

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Bombayo Presents: 6th Annual BomBarBecue This Sunday 5/25

Come to the Andrew Freedman Home this Sunday from Noon to 6pm and enjoy a wonderful afternoon with Bombayo. There will be traditional bomba dancing and music and much more!

In the meantime, watch the videos from some of their previous performances including 86 year YOUNG Teresa Fortuna as she dances to her heart’s content!

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Bronx Student Photo Show This Thursday!

This Thursday, May 22nd will be a special day for students at Immaculate Conception School in Melrose. After months of hard work and learning, students who have been a part of this visual literacy program at the Bronx Documentary Center will be exhibiting their work. Please come and join and celebrate the wonderful work these intrepid middle school students have embarked upon since entering the program.

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