Good News: Couples Working Together

As a local news organization, Patch covers stories of all kinds, from heartbreaking tragedies to nitty-gritty breakdowns of government and school district issues. But some stories are simply inspiring, often showing that at the heart of our communities is a desire to do good. Here are some of the touching headlines from the past seven days.

Cobble Hill Couple Launches New Board Game

Back in 2010, Creative Cobble Hill couple Sara Farber and Bryan Wilson decided to put their expertise and background together to launch a toy and game company.

Farber was a 15-year content developer for kids’ toys and games, while Wilson has created TV commercials, print ads and social media campaigns for M&Ms, Duncan Hines, AT&T and many other household names. 

Park Slope Food Co-Op Turns 40

The Park Slope Food Co-Op sits 16,000 members strong as it recently celebrated 40 years in business.

Founded in 1973, there are now 70 people on payroll, according to a report on NY1.com.

Free Public WiFi Coming to BAM Cultural District

If you're constantly doing a lot of mobile work in Fort Greene, Michael Bloomberg has some good news for you.

The BAM Cultural District in Fort Greene will be at the center of a new, free public WiFi initiative, coming later this year, thanks to BAM's selection as part of the Wireless Corridor Challenge.