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Southern Food Comes to Church Ave. and Kyam Livingston Mourned

A look back at the week in Ditmas Park and Brooklyn.

We know you can't read everything (nor would you want to), so here's a rundown of the biggest stories of the week:


Church Avenue Southern Eatery Opens

The Dogwood opened on Thursday, bringing Southern comfort food to Ditmas Park.


'She Was My Greatest Protection' Woman Who Died in Jail Mourned

With sobs, psalms and song, family and friends remember the 37-year-old woman who died in a crowded cell begging for medical aid.


Year-Long Tunnel Work on R Train Begins This Weekend 

Now is the beginning of the summer, fall, winter, spring, and summer again of the R train's discontent. At least for Brooklyn residents riding to Manhattan. 


City to Expand Brooklyn Bridge Park

The project will add 1.5 acres of parkland, including features like tree-lined walking paths with bridges over a saltwater marsh and an open lawn. But it also adds a 47-unit apartment building. 


Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Rock Prospect Park

Miss the concert Tuesday? Here are some video highlights to give you a taste.


Judge: Soda Ban Has No Fizz

Bloomberg's large soda ban stayed on the mat Tuesday, after an appellate court upheld the decision from earlier this year that the Board of Health exceeded their legal authority limiting the size of sugary drinks.  

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