What's up in the Neighborhood

The NeighborhoodAmong the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: diversity, Round Lake, glass slippers, cupcakes, Indian buffet, bacon, brisket, sushi, annotated signs, pigs, wheels, and an old park.

Kevin wondered while local media outlets don't have more diverse staffs.

Naomi named five things she loves about living in Round Lake.

Sara helped out with the Cinderella Project (and went llama walking!).

Albany Jane went to a cupcake eating contest in Troy (that included a dog kissing booth).

Nicole wants her own reserved table at Aashiana (and she moseyed around Adventures in Food).

Mr. Dave picked up some bacon from the up-and-running-again Oscar's Smokehouse.

Daniel B got his Seder brisket delivered from Capital Q.

Matthew ate some beautiful sushi at Mr. Fuji in Clifton Park.

Ashallan noticed some additions to the produce signs at Hannaford on Central in Albany.

CAPow found the line where smoking is permitted/not permitted.

One of Matt's pigs has had a tough week. Thankfully, he's back home.

Carey scored some new wheels from Blue Sky Bicycles.

Kristi wasn't getting along with her new Time Warner DVR.

The Exiles got some maple-y lollipops.

Paula shared the backstory on Albany's oldest park.

Melissa shared her favorite local charity for donating clothes.

And Chuck's car never made it to the moon. But it had a good run.

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For a decade All Over Albany was a place for interested and interesting people in New York's Capital Region. It was kind of like having a smart, savvy friend who could help you find out what's up. AOA stopped publishing at the end of 2018.

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