What's up in the Neighborhood
Among the topics in this most recent spin around the Capital Region's online neighborhood: the grim past of Van Rensselaer Park, a tale of sickness, a labor strike, a home on Alexander Street, commercial considerations, too soon, the Boreas Ponds, the Spring Run Trail, the new Hannaford loyalty app thing, Rascal + Thorn, restaurant industry fake news, meat preservation, and travel.
The Friends of Albany History shared the "grim past of Van Rensselaer Park."
Paula noted a life that ended in a tale of sickness.
98 Acres shared the story of a labor strike and the building of the ESP.
Christopher traced a branch of his family tree to a home on Alexander Street (and a $15 suit).
Rob questioned whether an elected public official should be appearing in a commercial.
Kristi wondered whether an inquiry about the sale of a home following the owner's death was too soon.
Chuck was heartened by a recommended plan for the Boreas Ponds.
Jackie too a winter walk along the Spring Run Trail.
Katie concluded she's still "vaguely confused and dissatisfied" by Hannaford's new customer loyalty app thing.
Daniel was inspired by the first Rascal + Thorn -- but also questioned whether he'd pay for it.
Dominic ran through some restaurant "fake news."
Mr. Dave detailed a sausage-making project.
Carl highlighted a meat preservation recipe from the 1860s.
And traveling farther afield...
+ Silvia on a trip to Manhattan.
+ Erin visited 11 breweries in Charlotte.
+ And Julie's been sharing a bunch of bits from a trip to Thailand.
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