The Park Slope 100 is something I started in 2006. It is now a collaboration with Park Slope Stoop. I want to thank Mary Bakja for helping me continue this great tradition, which tells a nice story about our neighborhood. Kind of an archive of what goes on around here. I had fun coming up … Continue reading 2014 Park Slope 100
Here it is: The 2013 Park Slope 100, the seventh annual alphabetical list of 100 people, places and things that make Park Slope a special place to live. 100 Stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. This year we had help from OTBKB readers, Facebook friends, and our colleagues at Park Slope Stoop, who will be … Continue reading The 2013 Park Slope 100
I am now compiling the seventh 2013 Park Slope 100, 100 people, places and things that make Park Slope a special place to live. 100 Stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. Have a look at the 2012 Park Slope 100 for an idea of what we’re looking for. Think of people you love in … Continue reading Accepting Park Slope 100 Nominations: NOW
We present you with The Park Slope 100. This is the sixth annual alphabetical list of 100 people, places and things that make Park Slope a special place to live. 100 Stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. We started this in 2006 but missed 2011. This year we received many tips from readers … Continue reading 2012 Park Slope 100
Send your nominations in now for the annual Park Slope 100. Deadline is December 1, 2012. I haven’t done The Park Slope 100 since 2010. How is that possible? I think it’s time to do it again. I have ideas, sure. But I need nominations from YOU, you who know people I’ve never even heard … Continue reading Coming Soon: The 2012 Park Slope 100
As usual, in the days after the Park Slope 100 comes out I am still busy fixing typos, correcting mistakes, even adding names. I’m sure there are still mistakes and typos and if you find any please let me know (I won’t be hurt or angry). This list takes so much time to put together: … Continue reading Exploring the Park Slope 100
Here it is, what you’ve all been waiting for: the 2010 Park Slope 100. This is the fifth annual alphabetical list of 100 people, places and things that make Park Slope such a special place to live. 100 Stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. This year I received many tips from readers of … Continue reading 2010 Park Slope 100
Did I say I was going to roll out the Park Slope 100 on Monday? Well, that’s not going to happen because nominations are still coming in and blurbs are still being written and… Trust me, it’ll be here soon.
You love it. You love to hate it. It’s the 2010 Park Slope 100: 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places, animals and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There’s still time to submit a nomination though the list is already too long. But if it’s a good … Continue reading Coming on Monday: 2010 Park Slope 100
In the next few days I will be publishing the 2010 Park Slope 100. Please send your nominations in as soon as possible. You can just send the name and a little bit about the person, place, animal, thing, or event that you think belongs on the PS 100. Feel free to write the blurb. … Continue reading Last Chance To Send In Your Park Slope 100 Nominations
Here it is, what you’ve all been waiting for: the 2010 Park Slope 100. This is the fifth annual alphabetical list of 100 people, places and things that make Park Slope such a special place to live. 100 Stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. This year I received many tips from readers of … Continue reading The 2010 Park Slope 100
It’s that time of year again. Time to compile the Park Slope 100. What is the Park Slope 100? Good question. Here’s how I’ve defined it in the past: “100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There are no repeats from last … Continue reading Send Your Nominations for the Park Slope 100
Here it is: The 2009 Park Slope 100 (which also has its own mini blog here). This is the fourth annual list of 100 people, places and things that make Park Slope Park Slope. 100 Stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. There are no repeats from the last three years so if … Continue reading The 2009 Park Slope 100
I'm putting out a final call for suggestions of people, places and things for the Park Slope 100. So what is the Park Slope 100? It's a annual listing of 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There are no repeats … Continue reading Final Call for Park Slope 100 Suggestions
It's that time of year again. On Monday, December 14th I will roll out the 2009 Park Slope 100. So what is the Park Slope 100? Here's how I described it last year. The Park Slope 100 is 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things in and … Continue reading It’s Time to Send In Your Suggestions For the Park Slope 100
The Park Slope 100 logo, designed by Elizabeth Reagh of Good Form Design, will be included in a Logolounge book, a prestigious series of logo design books from the Master Library Series. That sure makes me feel good for two reasons. Reason 1: I am thrilled for Elizabeth Reagh because she deserves the recognition. Her … Continue reading Park Slope 100 Logo by Good Form Design Included in Logolounge Book
The 2008 Park Slope 100: 100 stories. 100 ways of looking at the world. 100 inspiring people, places and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There are no repeats from last year. There are always serious omissions. I left two slots open for latecomers. The link above is the list’s very own blog. ART … Continue reading The 2008 Park Slope 100
Racing to get it done.
The Park Slope 100: 100 stories. 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things. This year it may be the Park Slope 90 because people always send in ideas once the list is published so I thought I’d leave room for some latecomers. Still, this Wednesday you won’t want to … Continue reading Coming Dec 17: The Park Slope 100
Please send in your choices for The Park Slope 100. People are sending in some great ideas for this list which includes 100 names, 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world. And yes, 100 ways of reaching out towards others and making an impact. Don’t be shy. Nominate your friends, your neighbors, even … Continue reading Park Slope 100 Roll Out on December 17
The Park Slope 100: 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There are no repeats from last year. In mid-December I will release the 2008 Park Slope 100. I want to hear from you about the people you think should be … Continue reading Park Slope 100: Send Your Choices In
The Park Slope 100: 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things. The list is in alphabetical order. There are no repeats from last year. There are many serious omissions. Send names for next year. Yesterday News 12 Brooklyn came out and interviewed a few people on the … Continue reading PARK SLOPE 100: 100 STORIES OF PARK SLOPE
News 12 Brooklyn came out to Park Slope yesterday to report on the Park Slope 100. Reporter Heather interviewed me in front of the Community Bookstore. Later she interviewed Catherine Bohne of the Buy in Brooklyn team, Angela the Crossing Guard, and actor Charlotte Maier. The segment will air Wednesday evening at 5 p.m.
Check out the Park Slope 100. I’ve been hearing from people on the list/off the list, who say how much they enjoy learning about the neighborhood from the list. That’s exactly the response I was hoping for. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out. Maybe you’re on it.
I keep running into people who have seen it. Have you? Look here. The Park Slope 100: 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things I’m still proof reading and finding mistakes: but the Park Slope 100 has gone LIVE. As new information pours in, I flow it … Continue reading HAVE YOU SEEN THE PARK SLOPE 100?
The Park Slope 100: 100 stories, 100 ways of looking at the world, 100 inspiring people, places and things I’m still proof reading and finding mistakes: but the Park Slope 100 has gone LIVE. As new information pours in, I flow it in. As I find mistakes, I fix them. For something like this I … Continue reading 2007 PARK SLOPE 100
I bring you: THE 2007 PARK SLOPE 100. It has its very own weblog accessible on the right hand side of this page. See the logo >>>>>>>> The list is in ALPHABETICAL order. It’s still a work in progress. There are still misspellings, missing names, missing pictures, missing info, broken links. But all that will … Continue reading HERE IT IS: THE PARK SLOPE 100
I am still putting the finishing touches on the Park Slope 100. It will be up early this afternoon. This year’s Park Slope 100 feels even more like the story of this community. The list is topical. It is full of names that have come up on OTBKB, on Seventh Avenue, on Fifth Avenue, in … Continue reading PARK SLOPE 100: LATER TODAY
The 2007 Park Slope 100 will be rolled out on Thursday, December 6th. Last year’s list was what I call foundational, as it included a diverse and essential list Park Slope’s movers, shakers, and notable individuals. Of course a list like that has to be incomplete. There are only 100 slots. It’s reductive by nature. … Continue reading THURSDAY IS THE DAY: PARK SLOPE 100
Last chance. All names considered. Send in your nominee with a blurb. The Park Slope 100 will be released on Thursday December 6th. Send nominations to louise_crawford(at)yahoo(dot)com. Check last year’s Park Slope 100 to see what the list is like. No names from last year can be included this year. The Park Slope 100 is … Continue reading LAST CHANCE FOR PARK SLOPE 100 NOMINATIONS