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Personal Story The Stoop on Sterling Place: Summers I'll Never Forget
Growing up in Crown Heights, the front stoop wasn't just stairs; it was our living room, our playground, our community hub...
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A biweekly podcast bringing you the unforgettable characters and corners of the borough that built us.
This week’s episode is brought to you by Ford Motor Company — because where we grew up still drives us.
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Your memories are only part of the story. Invite friends, family, and community members to complete the picture.
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Local News New Independent Bookstore Opens its Doors in Bushwick
"Chapters & Verse," a new haven for book lovers, celebrated its grand opening last Saturday on Wyckoff Avenue...
Advertisement Authentic Brooklyn Slice Since 1975!
Craving a classic New York slice? Visit Joe's Pizza in Park Slope. Fresh ingredients, family recipe, unforgettable taste. Order online or stop by today!
OpinionWhy Prospect Park is Still Brooklyn's Beating Heart
Decades change, skylines shift, but the magic of Prospect Park endures. It's more than just green space; it's a collective backyard...
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EventAnnual Harvest Festival This Weekend at Red Hook Farms
Join us this Saturday for family fun, fresh produce, workshops, and live music! Celebrate the bounty of the season...
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Advertisement Brooklyn Moments, Refreshed.
From stoop hangs in Park Slope to watching the Cyclones at Coney Island, Coca-Cola has been part of the picture. Grab that classic taste and remember your favorite Brooklyn moments. Find it wherever good times are shared.
Local News Community Board Discusses Proposed Bike Lane Expansion
Last night's Community Board 8 meeting saw heated debate over plans to extend protected bike lanes along Franklin Avenue...
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Connecting Through Stories
“I Grew Up In” is a journey through the stories of places, big and small. Whether you’re from a small town or a bustling city, your roots shape who you are.
Explore the history of your hometown or discover the memories of places you’ve only dreamed of. It’s like stepping back in time and unlocking the world’s stories one experience at a time. See the world through the eyes of others and share your own journey along the way!
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Transform Local News With Your Own Digital Funnel
Local news has a unique advantage that national platforms can't replicate—deep community knowledge and trust. We've created a special section built around hometown memories and connections that make your community unique. This innovative approach creates a direct pathway back to your local news, driving engagement through nostalgia and authentic storytelling.
A New Generation’s Nostalgia
Millennials & Gen Z Are the Future of Local News.
Research shows Millennials and Gen Z are experiencing nostalgia earlier than previous generations—often for times they never lived through. This shift, known as historical nostalgia, has driven engagement across social platforms, from TikTok to Reddit.
But while these younger generations engage heavily with nostalgic content, they aren’t naturally connecting with local news. For local journalism to survive, it must engage Millennials and Gen Z—but it won’t happen through traditional news formats alone.
This platform creates a side door to local news. More information...
Sharing Memories and Local News Unlocks a Gamification Opportunity
Memories are more than moments—they’re experiences worth celebrating. Gamification transforms storytelling into an interactive journey, where sharing, discovering, and engaging with memories unlocks unique rewards.
Earn Your Memory Tokens!
Every shared memory adds to the story of our past. Earn Memory Tokens as you contribute—whether by sharing stories, preserving history, or uncovering forgotten moments.
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On the Brooklyn Bridge.
Getting married on the Brooklyn Bridge was something we never really planned—it just felt right. The city was alive around us, people were walking by, some stopping to watch, others shouting congratulations. It wasn’t a traditional wedding, but it was ours, and that made it perfect.
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Every Story Begins in a Place, and Every Place Holds a Story 📍
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Making Local News Feel Local Again
Local News as a Community Brand
Local news isn’t just information—it’s part of a community’s identity. We’re creating a space where local news lives at the center of the stories, connections, and places that matter most. Accessible, engaging, and relevant, all in one place—delivered in a way that feels personal and built for today’s world.
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This concept can be implemented by any company with a broad audience. While Coca-Cola is used as an example, we want to clarify that we have no affiliation with Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola is not just a drink. It's part of your life story. Make your sign and #Share.
Let’s Keep Our Stories Alive to Inspire All Generations
A New Way to Experience Local News
Local news used to be delivered to your doorstep—now, it’s scattered across the internet. We’re creating a way to bring community stories and meaningful local news together in one place.
If all Local News Providers came together on a single platform,
the result would be a very powerful local news search engine.
What does iGrewUpIn.com have to do with Local News?
The answer is simple—LOCAL NEWS MATTERS, but the word “news” doesn’t grab people the way it used to.
I Grew Up In has the ability to capture the connection local news used to have—personal, trusted, and familiar—by tying today’s stories to the places and memories you care about.
News lives at the center, surrounded by memories, moments, and connections that make these places matter to you.
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