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Will the new owner of the Eagle Provisions building leave this eye-catching mural intact? Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

What's Up on Fifth Avenue: Eagle Provisions' owners sold their building to a developer

Brace yourselves, kielbasa lovers. Popular South Slope Polish grocer Eagle Provisions plans to close on June 4. … Full Article

Celebrated cartoonist Chris Ware (l.) speaks about his work at BAM with Lorin Stein, editor of The Paris Review. Photo by Jesse Coburn

At BAM, graphic novelist Chris Ware speaks about memory, emotion

Most people hate public speaking, graphic novelist Chris Ware among them. “I have to apologize,” he told an audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) on Tuesday night. … Full Article

Officer Lauren Jones (center) was presented with the Cop of the Month award by Leslie Lewis (left), 84th Precinct Community Council president, and 84th Precinct Capt. Sergio Centa (right) during Tuesday’s monthly Community Council meeting. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

More officers requested for Brooklyn Bridge Park after shooting

Brooklyn Bridge Park suffered a well-publicized violent incident on April 15 when two shots were fired on Pier 2, and as a result, the 84th Precinct has made a request for more cops to help patrol the popular park during the summer months. … Full Article

Artists Gary Oshust (left) and Paul Kruger work on their latest projects in SPark Workshop Brooklyn. Photo courtesy Gary Oshust

SPark Workshop Brooklyn provides a home for artists

Industry City, the collection of 16 historic warehouses that sits on 40 acres of land located next to the Sunset Park waterfront, enjoys a solid reputation as a hub for businesses, artists and budding technology entrepreneurs. … Full Article

Traditional taiko drumming was used in religious ceremonies or to send signals during battles. Today, it is used to signal to Brooklynites that one of the most exciting and colorful festivals is taking place at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Sakura Matsuri returns to Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is hosting the 34th annual Sakura Matsuri festival on April 25 and 26 — the largest annual event held in a U.S. public garden — which celebrates contemporary Japanese culture and, of course, the cherry blossoms. … Full Article