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Daddy D’z 20 Year Tradition

By Nancy Leighton When Daddy D’z Barbecue Joint opened up 20 years ago there were not as many restaurants in the neighborhood as there are…

Community Farmers Markets Now Open

By Katie Hayes Community Farmers Markets are unique outdoor local markets with a strong sense of community pride. You’ll find local, fresh, and sustainable produce…

Local Trail Angel

By Scott Petersen The month of March marks the beginning of hiking season in Georgia. Each year, thousands of hikers from various backgrounds and skill…

Babies at Zoo Atlanta Given Names

By Kalia Edmonds The two youngest great apes at Zoo Atlanta may have vastly different stories, but they now have one very important experience in…

A Porch Press Thank You to Jennifer and Marc

By Penny Luck Jennifer Thompson has been a long-time volunteer with the Porch Press. Sadly, Jennifer gave her notice in the fall, but thankfully gave…

Update on the Little Free Library

By Tom McGowan A few months ago, the Porch Press ran an article about the new Little Free Library in Grant Park located at 399…

Looking Back at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival

[imagebrowser images=124,125,126,127,128] By Carrie Whitney The Grant Park Summer Shade Festival takes place each year to say good-bye to the summer season with a weekend…

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