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Bronx News Roundup, July 26

Speed version of the Bronx News Roundup today. Starting Monday, we’ll begin posting roundups in the morning all week long, so you can start your day with a full cup of Bronx news. Weather today: Severe thunderstorm are expected this afternoon and tonight.

Bronx Notes: Twitter Chat on Weight-Loss Surgery at 2 p.m.

Montefiore Medical Center (@MontefioreNews) and the Weight Loss Surgery Channel (@wlschannel) will be co-hosting a twitter chat on Bariatric Surgery. The chat will cover a range of topics including who is a candidate for bariatric surgery, the varying types of bariatric surgeries, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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.