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Carroll Gardens

By Mark D Phillips January 1, 2020 Carroll Gardens, Neighborhoods Comments are Disabled

Charles Carroll, a Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence who never lived in Brooklyn, is honored with Carroll Street, Carroll Park, and finally, Carroll Gardens.

Cobble Hill

By Mark D Phillips January 1, 2020 Cobble Hill, Neighborhoods Comments are Disabled

Originally named Ponkiesbergh by the Dutch farmers who settled the cobblestoned area in the 1600’s, the neighborhood gained its present name, Cobble Hill, from a variation of the English translation, Cobles Hill.

DUMBO

By Mark D Phillips January 1, 2020 DUMBO, Neighborhoods Comments are Disabled

Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass – DUMBO for short – is the new art mecca of New York City. Brooklyn Bridge Park begins its Waterfront run and has turned DUMBO into a Brooklyn playground.

Gowanus Canal

By Mark D Phillips January 1, 2020 Gowanus Canal, Neighborhoods Comments are Disabled

How did a Superfund site end up in South Brooklyn? Originally a series of tidal creeks, the native Americans named it Gowanes Creek in honor of Chief Gowanes of the Canarses tribe, who lived, hunted, and fished along its length.

A bronze sculpture depicting the Marquis de Lafayette by Daniel Chester French, sculptor of the Lincoln Memorial, stands at the Ninth Street entrance to Prospect Park in Park Slope. ©Mark D Phillips

Park Slope

By Mark D Phillips January 1, 2020 Neighborhoods, Park Slope Comments are Disabled

Grand Army Plaza, the northern entrance to Prospect Park, is of special interest to Civil War enthusiasts with the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch, a colossal granite Arc de Triomphe.

Red Hook

By Mark D Phillips January 1, 2020 Neighborhoods, Red Hook Comments are Disabled

Today’s Red Hook is much smaller than its original boundaries. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Red Hook point was a shipping destination and is today the home of Fairway grocery store.

Frank Manzi's Magical Mystery Tour at Wayne & Tonja Smith's Magical Backyard Forest in Morganton, NC. ©Mark D Phillips

Magical Mystery Tour of Frank Manzi

By Mark D Phillips August 5, 2019 Beyond Brooklyn Comments are Disabled

Frank Manzi brought his music to the backyards and kitchens of his fans with concerts along the east coast in unique settings like Wayne and Tonja’s magic forest, their backyard piece of heaven. “Just to hear You Breathe” was breathtaking in the foothills of the Appalaichian Mountains along Moss Creek in Morganton, North Carolina

50 years ago, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon.

The 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

By Mark D Phillips July 17, 2019 Beyond Brooklyn Comments are Disabled

We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. True heroes to the entire world. And check out the celebration in Washington projecting Apollo 11 on all four sides of the Washington Monument in actual size. It’s spectacular.

The best players in college baseball hone their skills during the summer months in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL).

The Boys of Summer come to New England

By Mark D Phillips June 30, 2019 Beyond Brooklyn Comments are Disabled

The best players in college baseball hone their skills during the summer months in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). The Worcester Bravehearts (Massachusetts) brought Vandy Boys to New England leading up to their emotional National Championship. Take a road trip to see baseball in its purest form.