Digital Edition of the Norwood News Is Out!

by David Cruz The latest of the Norwood News is out, found at nearly 200 locations throughout the northwest Bronx. Here we highlight several stories worth reading: First up, the fate of the Shrine of St. Ann’s Church on Bainbridge Avenue is up in the air following a financial review by the Archdiocese. Our own Pamela Segura followed that story. We also take you to Fordham and a lobby newsstand allegedly forced to withdraw from its coffee sales after a Starbucks opens in the same building. Check out what the coffee giant had to say about the move. And finally, we offer

Hot Off The Digital Press! Latest Edition of the Norwood News Hits Streets

by David Cruz The Norwood News is out with its latest digital edition. It’s also hit the nearly 200 locations Bronxites can go to read up on what’s happening in the northwest Bronx. As usual, we have our own teaser for you to enjoy: First up, the big news in the Bronx political sphere is Congressman Charles Rangel securing a 23rd term as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Find out what his chief rival, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, has to say about the vote count. Coverage was largely due in part to our reporters Imani Hall and Brittney Williams.

By BRITTNEY WILLIAMS Brenda Rodriguez’s life-changing moment came on Feb. 28, 2012. It was then she realized that having a college degree can be vital.

Advocacy Group Warns of PCB-tainted Bronx Schools

By Imani Hall Advocates for Bronx public schools are looking for answers over the city’s mandated order to remove a dangerous toxin found in public school buildings.

Out & About

Editor’s Pick MMC Hosts Health Fair Montefiore Medical Center will host a community health fair, June 1 from noon to 4 p.m. on East 210th Street from Bainbridge to Steuben avenues. The event is to increase awareness about healthy living in the Bronx with activities including exercise classes, cooking demonstrations, health screenings, music, games, giveaways and more. For more information, visit www.montefiore.org. The Bronx Puerto Rican Day kicks off at 11am at the Grand Concourse, marching from 192nd Street to Van Cortlandt Avenue East. Rain or shine.

History Breathes at St. Ann’s School

By David Cruz Call it Night at the Museum for this local catholic school!

Pop-Art for Laundromats Brings Color to Laundry Day

By Richard Bucey Washing clothes just got a bit more colorful! On May 16 a laundromat in Melrose was adorned with bright and colorful art courtesy of some 200 students from local schools.