'Harlem' Is Back for Season 2. Here's Where It Was Filmed Locally.
The women of "Harlem" are back—and so is the neighborhood as a backdrop. Season 2 of the comedy series, which follows the adventures of...
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- 4 days ago
- 3 min
12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Harlem and Beyond
A free group art show exploring what is means to become a part of the African diaspora, two pop-up artisan markets just in time for...
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
5 Amazing Spots That Celebrate Langston Hughes in Harlem
The first day of February is not just the start of Black History Month, but also poet Langston Hughes' birthday (1901-1967). Often called...
- Jan 24
- 1 min
The City Just Painted Over the Graffiti in the 191st Street Tunnel. Here's a Look Back at Its Walls.
On Friday the NYC Department of Transportation painted over the colorful graffiti inside the 191st Street Subway Station tunnel,...
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Season 3 of 'Godfather of Harlem' Premieres Tonight. Here's How to Watch.
The wait is over for Season 3 of "Godfather of Harlem." The series, which follows Harlem crime boss Bumpy Johnson (played by Forest...
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Swooshes Galore at the Newly-Renamed Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory
Uptown's premier track and field space is now home to the Swoosh. The Armory Track in Washington Heights—called one of the fastest tracks...
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Uptown Links: the Hispanic Society's "Dazzling" Main Building Reopens in March, and More
• The Hispanic Society Museum & Library will reopen the doors to its "dazzling" main building, closed for renovations since 2017, in...
- Jan 6
- 2 min
18 Movies Filmed in Harlem You Can Stream Right Now
Harlem and its streets—the gritty and the beautiful—have served as the backdrop in a long list of memorable films, from classic...
- Jan 4
- 2 min
Get Moving at These Unique Harlem Gyms and Studios
The holiday eat-a-thon is finally over. As you start working on your New Year's fitness resolutions, consider these unique gyms and...
- Jan 3
- 1 min
The Annual Three Kings Day Celebration Returns to the Streets of East Harlem This Friday
El Museo del Barrio's Three Kings Day celebration is returning to the streets of East Harlem after going virtual for two years due to the...
- Dec 28, 2022
- 1 min
Harlem's Only (for Now) Ice Skating Rink Is Open for the Season
Note: Holiday hours are in effect 12/24-1/1 It's time to bundle up and lace up your skates because the ice skating rink at Riverbank...
- Dec 27, 2022
- 4 min
The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Harlem: the Best Things to See and Do, Plus Where to Eat Nearby
The holidays are almost here, which means visitors hoping to explore Harlem are sure to follow. If you're one of them—or happen to be...
- Dec 23, 2022
- 1 min
Here's How to Find the Grave of Clement Clarke Moore, Author of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Missed the annual reading of Clement Clarke Moore's poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas at Harlem's Church of the Intercession and...
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
6 Festive Holiday Trees Around Harlem
Skipping the Rockefeller Center Tree this year? No worries—there are plenty of festive holiday trees to be found uptown. Bonus: many...
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Uptown Links: Central Park Entrance in Harlem to Be Named "Gate of the Exonerated," and More
• An entrance in the northeast corner of Central Park will be named the “Gate of the Exonerated” to honor Yusef Salaam, Korey Wise,...
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
The Annual Clement Clarke Moore Memorial Candlelight Service Is Almost Here
The city's oldest holiday tradition is almost here. The 112th annual Clement Clarke Moore Memorial Candlelight Service—a.k.a the reading...
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
MTA's Holiday Nostalgia Rides Are Back with a New Route on the 1 Line—All the Way Up to 137th Street
The MTA's Holiday Nostalgia Rides are back with a new route this year—and they're taking you all the way up to Harlem. The vintage trains...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Hot Yoga Brand Fierce Grace Just Expanded to Harlem. Here's How to Try a Class for Free.
Hot yoga chain Fierce Grace has a new space in Harlem. The British-based brand debuted its third New York studio in July, taking over the...
- Nov 5, 2022
- 2 min
5 Great Spots to Cheer and Eat Along the Marathon Route in Harlem
The New York City Marathon is back at full capacity this year, with 50,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race this...
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
10 Must-See Murals in Harlem
From decades-old murals that have recently undergone renovations to new subway art commissioned by the MTA, here's a shortlist of the...
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