Morris Heights Farmers Market Adds to Growing List (List of NW Bronx Farmers Markets Included)

The BronxWorks-sponsored Heights Community Farmers Market at University Avenue and 181st Street is the newest addition to an increasing number of local farmers’ markets. Open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Nov. 15, the market not only offers fresh produce for purchase with cash, credit, or benefit payment systems, but thanks to BronxWorks, customers can also get help applying for food stamps. This article also includes a list of farmers’ markets in the northwest Bronx.

Bronx News Roundup, July 24

Welcome to today’s Bronx News Roundup. It’s mostly sunny, partly cloudy with temperatures in the 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the early evening but should clear up tonight.

Bronx Notes: Ramadan Celebration

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. invites Bronx residents to join the Borough’s Muslim Community and Break Fast to celebrate Ramadan, the Islamic holiday. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Bronx County Courthouse on 851 Grand Concourse on July 26. For more information and to RSVP for this event call (718) 590-3522 or email them at Lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov.

Bronx News Roundup, July 23

Welcome to another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are today’s top stories, starting with the weather: Hot, humid, but overcast. Thunderstorms are expected this evening and there’s a chance we could see some hail.

Bronx Notes: Training for Nonprofit Pros

The Bronx Fellowship is recruiting Bronx mid- to senior-level non-profit professionals for a free nine-month training and networking program to strengthen their professional skills and help them build partnerships and expand their networks. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 31. For more information, contact Ariel Ennis at ennisa@jcrcny.org or call (212) 983-4800 ext. 157.

UNHP Opens Northwest Bronx Resource Center

After nearly 30 years of service, the University Neighborhood Housing Program (UNHP) celebrated a new milestone with the opening of the Northwest Bronx Resource Center on Thursday morning.

In the Bronx, City Officials Introduce Two Health Initiatives

City officials hosted a press conference this week at a Bronx supermarket to introduce two health initiatives that they said would help New Yorkers shop, eat and be more healthy.

Bronx Notes: Fordham Road Sidewalk Sale

The Fordham Road Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting a summer-time sidewalk sale on Fordham Road. Businesses will display their merchandise and sales items on the sidewalks outside of their stores for the public to browse and shop. This sale will provide an outlet for businesses to display seasonal items and give shoppers and residents the opportunity for savings in their local neighborhood. The sidewalk sale started Thursday and runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21.

Bronx News Roundup, July 20

Happy Friday, lovely readers, we’re back with another edition of the Bronx News Roundup. Here are the stories we’re following today, starting with the weather forecast: Cool, rainy, high of about 70. Weekend should be very nice, with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s. Enjoy.