“From Department Store Grandeur to the Pulse of Modern Commerce, A Road where Two Bronx Eras Converge.” Written by Dennis Harvell The Bronx: Then & Now – Fordham Road The Intersection of Ambition Long before it was a transit gauntlet, Fordham Road was the “Grand Dame” of Bronx commerce. In the mid-20th century, a trip… Continue reading The Bronx: Then & Now History Series – Fordham Road
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The Anatomy of the Collapse: How the Strongman Style Ends
Written by Dennis Harvell The Anatomy of the Collapse: How the Strongman Style Ends To understand the end of any movement built on a single, charismatic personality, don’t look at the headlines. Look at the psychology of the “Strongman.” History shows us that these groups don’t die because followers “wake up”—they die because the internal… Continue reading The Anatomy of the Collapse: How the Strongman Style Ends
The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The New York Botanical Garden, Week 3
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell 🌳 The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Nestled directly north of the Bronx Zoo, the NYBG is more than just a place of beauty—it is a global epicenter of plant science, conservation, and education. Spanning 250 acres of rolling hills, river frontage, and ancient forest, the NYBG stands… Continue reading The Green Lungs of the Bronx: The New York Botanical Garden, Week 3
Sesame Street
By Dennis Harvell Sesame Street premiered on November 10, 1969—56 years ago today—and forever changed the landscape of children’s television. It was born in the Bronx’s cultural shadow and built to educate, uplift, and reflect real communities. 📺 The History & Impact of Sesame Street 1. Origins Rooted in Equity Sesame Street was created… Continue reading Sesame Street
A Caricature of the Bronx
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell This isn’t just a caricature — it’s a living archive. A mural in motion. A Bronx-born heartbeat. It invites viewers to see the borough not through headlines or clichés, but through color, culture, and community. 🎨Graffiti and Street Art The Bronx” spelled out in bold, expressive graffiti —… Continue reading A Caricature of the Bronx