The Syracuse Urbanism Club has grown to more than 100 members in the last year as it tries to make Syracuse more walkable and livable.
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Syracuse native Natasha S. Alford to give talk about debut memoir ‘American Negra’
Alford’s book reflects on how she navigated the complexities of her Afro-Latina identity and how that has shaped her.
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Syracuse’s South Side says goodbye to community staple Timbuk Tu African Imports after 30 years
Kwasi Owusu has run Timbuk Tu African Imports on South Avenue for about the last 30 years. It’ll close in early February.
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CirqOvation reimagines a holiday classic with a ‘twist’
CirqOvation and Symphoria reimagined The Nutcracker with circus performers who largely come from underrepresented identities.
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Deaf New Americans Advocacy to expand Asha Laaya ‘Farm of Hope’
Monu Chhetri created the Asha Laaya ‘Farm of Hope’ just over a year ago. The farm is now expanding its space and capacity.
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Deaf New Americans find community at Asha Laaya ‘Farm of Hope’
The farm, created last year, is run by Deaf New Americans.
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‘You gotta keep the seed going’: Onondaga Nation resumes corn husking bee after pandemic break
Corn holds a special place in Haudenosaunee culture. Community members came together recently to husk harvested corn.
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How a Syracuse-area man helped create one of the most popular birding apps
Drew Weber, who works at Cornell and lives in the Syracuse area, helped create the Merlin bird app.
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A relaxing escape from the summer sun (photo of the week)
Daisy the dog rests in the shade of a bench in this photo of the week.
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‘This is just my style’: Dewitt man wins third place title in international mustache championship
Neal Eckrich, known for his curled ‘stache, talked mustache maintenance and world travel with Central Current.
