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Author Draws Hometown Inspiration from Ditmas Park
Hometown familiarity and the support of community from the neighborhood are important parts of the writing process, says Crissa-Jean Chappell.

Caitlin is a writer and editor who was born, raised and still resides in Gravesend, Brooklyn. She previously worked as a financial news reporter for Wall Street Letter, and has also written for publications including the New York Observer, DNAinfo.com, City A.M., The Daily Mail and TheCelebrityCafe.com.
She earned a B.A. in communications and journalism with a minor in history from Marist College in 2011, where she also served as the managing editor of The Circle, Marist College's weekly student newspaper.
Caitlin is very excited to return to work in the best borough in New York, and wants to hear from you. Email her questions, comments and tips at caitlin.nolan@patch.com, or call her at 1-917-232-0266.
Hometown familiarity and the support of community from the neighborhood are important parts of the writing process, says Crissa-Jean Chappell.

After three and a half years in Ditmas Park, the Cortelyou Rd. eatery has become a mainstay for those near and far.
"The Following" is filming on Argyle Rd. Friday and Saturday.
The program features outdoor classes for parents and their toddlers in Prospect Park.
The Department of Transportation schedules road work throughout the neighborhood Wednesday and Thursday.
Performances begin at 9 p.m.
A temporary overnight doorman is needed in the neighborhood.
The Parade Grounds were filled with members of the community Tuesday for an evening against crime.
Cortelyou Library hosts the video game social weekly.
Heighten crime and drug prevention, support local anti-crime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit Aug. 7.
Mother of 17-year-old Olympic athlete and Brooklyn native says daughter has what it takes to go for the gold in London.
One of rap’s first female emcees, the Flatbush native was a member of Boogie Down Productions.
Mother of Lia Neal, a 17-year-old Team USA member who lives in Fort Greene, says her daughter has what it takes to go for the gold.
Residents opened a fire hydrant to stay cool during this week's heatwave
Mother of Lia Neal, a 17-year-old Team USA member who lives in Fort Greene, says her daughter has what it takes to go for the gold.
Mother of 17-year-old Olympic athlete and Brooklyn native says daughter has what it takes to go for the gold in London.
Lots to do and see in the and around the neighborhood Thursday
Mother of 17-year-old Olympian Lia Neal says Brooklyn native has what it takes to succeed at next month's games.
Stay safe this 4th of July and rest of the summer by following these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
There's no group more engaged in their local news than those in Ditmas Park, so why not bring the involvement over to Facebook?