Friday, September 9 — The first instance of debugging a computer was recorded on this date in 1947. The early Mark II computer being developed at Harvard University was balky, and a programming team — which included Navy Lieutenant Grace Hopper, a pioneer […]
One hundred years ago, Piggly Wiggly opened its first store in Memphis, where customers picked up shopping baskets and selected their items from open shelves.
LABOR DAY Monday, September 5 — This is Labor Day – a time to honor the nation’s working men and women, and traditionally, the end of the summer season. The observance has more than the usual significance this year because of […]
RADIO NEWS Thursday, September 1 — One of the first daily news programs on the young medium of radio was launched on this date in 1922. It was called “The Radio Digest,” and was hosted by George Thompson over WBAY in New […]
How To Apply | All BCA Grants Monday | October 3rd | 5pm – 8pm Longwood Art Gallery 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 Please join us for a “How To Apply” session for the Community Arts Grant (NYSCA), Artist […]
On this date in 1955, William G. Cobb of the General Motors Corporation demonstrated the world’s first solar-powered car.
On this date 50 years ago, Constance Baker Motley became the federal court system’s first African-American female judge.
36TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT DEBATE The seat for the 36th State Senatorial District is one of several being voted on in the upcoming Democratic primaries and BronxNet is giving Bronxites direct points of view from each candidate via a debate taking place […]
Two trailblazers in early electronics, whose inventions changed pastimes the world over, were born in August.
Station WEAF in NYC carried that first ad for a group of apartment buildings in Queens.
Writer Myrtle Brooks will be doing another book signing at Barnes & Noble Co-op City (Bronx), September 6th, 1 PM.
The White House launched the Equal Pay Pledge, encouraging companies from across the U.S. to take action to advance equal pay.
The White House launched the Equal Pay Pledge, encouraging companies from across the U.S. to take action to advance equal pay.
The gloves are coming off against Bronx Assemblyman Victor Pichardo’s opponent Hector Ramirez in their 86th AD rematch contest. Glossy two-sided campaign mailers hitting the mailboxes of Democratic primary voters in the 86th Assembly District reminding them that Mr. Ramirez […]
On Saturday, August 27 Nos Quedamos/We Stay Inc. and The American Dream Service Center, Inc. will honor four local artists and retiring Congressman Charlie Rangel at their “2016 The Bronx Is Thriving” reception. The artist honorees include Alicia Grullón, Edwin […]
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