A quick recap of the week

posted Mar 13, 2015

Here are a few highlights from the past week on AOA:

+ The AOA Startup Grant contest is back! You should apply!

+ We got an update from last year's grant winner, Sara Mae Hickey -- Puzzles Bakery and Cafe is set to open this month in Schenectady.

+ Here's the annual roundup of St. Patrick's Day stuff -- both for the actual day and St. Patrick's Day (observed).

+ Should dogs be allowed in outdoor dining areas at restaurants?

+ This year's Saratoga Jazz Festival lineup features Erykah Badu.

+ Ice cream stand season has started -- here's a rundown of opening dates for stands around the region.

+ We talked with the executive director of the Capital District Transportation Committee about four trends shaping the transportation future of the area.

+ Mappage: Estimated average household carbon footprints for Capital Region municipalities.

+ What was up in the Neighborhood this week: testing, old school beauty, missing flip flops, farm pizza, $2 sandwiches, wedding cakes, menus, the Noon Mark Diner, beefsteak, the Beer Belly, ice fishermen, and moments in the airport.

+ Mike asked about pooper scooper services.

+ And a whole bunch of gardening classes are coming up.

Thanks to everyone who posted a comment or shared an idea or photo this week!

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