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Photos: Spectacular Music, Food & Fun At The 39th Annual Brighton Jubilee By Alex Ellefson on Aug 31, 2015 04:01 pm For the 39th year, the Brighton Jubilee transformed some of the neighborhood’s streets into a lively celebration — full of live music, food, and shopping opportunities — that drew thousands of visitors to what has become one of Brooklyn’s most popular summer events. “Overall, I think this year’s Jubilee was the most exciting, diverse and [...] Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn This Week: Free Movies, Guitar Lessons & More By Alex Ellefson on Aug 31, 2015 02:01 pm There are plenty of fun activities happening in southern Brooklyn this week. Check out some of the free movies being screened in the area or learn to play the guitar at your local library. There are also a few opportunities to look out for your health and stay fit. For even more things to do around Brooklyn, [...] After Two Month Delay, Wahlburgers Opens In Coney Island By Alex Ellefson on Aug 31, 2015 12:52 pm After a two month delay, Wahlburgers, the fast food franchise owned by Hollywood stars Donnie and Mark Wahlberg and their chef brother Paul, opened in Coney Island Monday. The new burger joint, located across the street from the original Nathan’s Famous on Stillwell Avenue, is part of an aggressive expansion by the franchise, which is being [...] The B Has The Blahs, Q Runs Express, And The F Is Still No Fun By Erica Sherman on Aug 31, 2015 12:01 pm Below you’ll find early week Sheepshead Bay subway changes on the B, F and Q lines in Brooklyn. Check back later this week to see what’s happening this weekend. Changes via MTA.info. B Line No B trains between Kings Highway and Brighton Beach. Q trains provide alternate service. Days, 9:45am to 3pm, Monday and Tuesday, August 31-September [...] Woman Dies After Being Pulled To Shore At Brighton Beach By Alex Ellefson on Aug 31, 2015 10:21 am An unidentified woman died after being pulled to shore at Brighton Beach Sunday morning, the Daily News reports. Emergency responders received a call about a drowning victim near Ocean Parkway at 9:43am, according to the fire department. Authorities said the woman died after she was taken to Coney Island Hospital. The woman’s death occurred less than [...] Morning Mug: “Horizontal And Vertical Sprawl… Are The Dinosaurs Of An Ending Fossil-Fuel Age Of Synthetic Culture.” — Leon Krier By Erica Sherman on Aug 31, 2015 07:39 am Morning Mug is our daily showcase of photographs from our readers. If you have a photograph that you’d like to see featured, send it to photos@sheepsheadbites.com. Also, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and sign up for our daily newsletter. Recent Articles: ICYMI: Teen Arrested For Murder, Battling Drug Dealers, Fate Of Waldbaum’s Weekend Reading: Brooklyn Stories You May Have Missed Puzzle: “Study How Water Flows In A Valley Stream, Smoothly And Freely Between The Rocks. Also Learn From Holy Books And Wise People. Everything — Even Mountains, Rivers, Plants And Trees — Should Be Your Teacher.” — Morihei Ueshiba Sheepshead Bay Apartment Rental Roundup Facebook Twitter Have tips? Emaileditor@sheepsheadbites.com Want to advertise? Contact us! Share Tweet Forward Subscribe