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Opera Oggi is performing select scenes from famous operas at the Flatbush Dutch Reformed Church
Locals expressed their concern with Coney Island Avenue's parking and driving conditions to Ditmas Park Patch Thursday afternoon.
The Youth Conference was a hit with community members of all ages who want to be more involved with local establishments.
A fire on Stratford Road caused some electrical problems for residents of the Ditmas Park block
The Ditmas Park Scrabble Club will meet tonight at Temple Beth Emeth
Pothole that caused many headaches for Ditmas Park drivers has been repaired
Don't miss your chance to be apart of the 37th Annual FDC Awards Dinner Benefit aboard the Amber Jack V Thursday night.
This year's F.A.S.T. is creating a more dynamic experience for the visitor, says artists CJ Segal-Isaacson.
The FTC is looking for two interns for community organizing work this summer.
The fifth annual Youth Conference, brought to the community by Community Board 14 and Brooklyn College, is set for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
A café that caters to coffee-lovers and offers a family-friendly atmosphere is set to open in the neighborhood.
CAMBA's after-school programs at PS 139 and PS 249 are not included in the city's 2013 budget.
Local band Lucius has taken a creative approach to remain active in spite of its gear and van's theft a few weeks ago.
After their instruments and van were stolen from a Ditmas Park block, local band Lucius decided to get to work to replace their gear.
A look at some of the apartments currently up for grabs in Ditmas Park
Riders and volunteers welcome to participate in the Sept. 9 event.
Lights and cameras were spotted in Ditmas Park
A home off of Cortelyou Rd. and another that is pet friendly is up for grabs