Near Southside News

Many might not have even noticed, having been cooped up in the house for the past two months, but a major Fort Worth project quietly opened in April, without the fanfare expected for something nearly two decades in the making.

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Amid a pandemic, three local businesses push forward with construction and tentative opening dates.

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After being forced to close in March after one week of business, the Near Southside Mexican eatery prepares for a comeback.

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We’re keeping track of the most up-to-date news about the coronavirus in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. 

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GlobalGiving has selected JuJu Knits to receive a $5,000 COVID-19 relief and recovery grant from The Red Backpack Fund, an opportunity for small businesses and nonprofits made possible by The Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation.

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A recent report and interactive map shows the growth in the 1,400-acre district over the last 20 years.

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Game Theory includes more than 500 games for patrons to choose from, along with creative food and drink options.

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A recent study reveals available parking on Magnolia Avenue isn’t meeting demand, and recommends possible solutions.

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Popular bar and restaurant closes location on Magnolia Avenue and expands into larger South Main Village space.

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Chef Ben Merritt of Fixture took first place on the fast-paced Food Network cooking competition.

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NSI in partnership with the Incremental Development Alliance offered a one-day workshop as part of their ongoing Seminar Series.

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NSI highlights Studios of the Southside, both old and new, on a recent Member Development Tour.

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South Main Village adaptive reuse project is now home to a brewery/café and a pizza restaurant.

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Retailer of Fort Worth gifts and gear moved into a larger space down the street at the 1455 West Magnolia building.

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Hot Box Biscuit Club owners announce they will be opening later this year in South Main Village.

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Near Southside, Inc. celebrates the women who are transforming the district and announces exciting matching grant at their annual fundraiser.

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Adaptive reuse project at South Main and Daggett announces the latest locally-owned business to open its doors.

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Already a vital hub for top quality medical care, the District will soon be positioning itself as a leading edge innovation district.

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The Skinny, a linear park, and Calhound, a dog park, will serve the growing number of residents and visitors to the South Main area.

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Fort Worth Magazine announced their annual Best of Fort Worth list, which included more than 30 Near Southside restaurants, bars, and more.

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Popular Near Southside spot was included in Texas Monthly Magazine's roundup of top 25 new places to eat barbecue in Texas.

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New store selling apparel and accessories joins the growing number of retail options in South Main Village.

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Hoque Global has been selected as the recommended master developer by the City of Fort Worth.

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Lang Partners, the developers behind The Monarch, have begun construction on their second multi-family project in the Near Southside.

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CoHo development will be made out of 76 steel shipping containers.

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Single chair barbershop is the latest locally-owned new business to open at SoMa District.

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A community Build Day puts the finishing touches on the new location of this small, urban park.

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Construction begins on soul food restaurant in South Main Village.

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Arcadia serves coffee and espresso drinks from an Airstream at the SoMa District.

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Free Play will open in the former Live Oak Music Hall space and offer games, craft beer, and food.

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The four-acre lot at 8th Avenue and Pennsylvania will be a part of Cook Children’s long-term growth plan.

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Local film production company relocates offices and creative coworking space to South Main Village

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A recent article spotlighted a range of new Near Southside businesses, from a tiki lounge to a bridal boutique.

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JuJu Knits, coming soon to the Fairmount neighborhood, and its founder Julie Hatch-Fairley are the subject of a 360 West cover story.

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Nickel City will open a new location in a historic building on South Main Street.

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New barber shop offers sophisticated spot for haircuts, trims, and shaves.

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WED is first business to open in the new SOMA District in South Main Village.

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The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Recognized Four Category Winners (with three from the Near Southside) at their annual Forte Awards Night.

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The success of the new TEXRail train service prompts a discussion of extending the line into southwest Fort Worth.

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Near Southside non-profit restaurant was named to Yelp’s annual list of Top 100 Places to Eat.

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Poke-Poke opens its third store in Texas and first in Fort Worth, offering poke bowls of sashimi-grade fish and rice.

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The 90,000 square foot, three-story patient tower includes an expanded emergency department and a rooftop helipad.

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The developer of the Mag & May will build a seven-story complex with ground floor retail at Rosedale and Jennings.

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After a close public vote, artist Anya Bosworth’s mural was named the first place winner.

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A mother and son team see a dream finally become reality as Crude Craft Coffee Bar opens its doors.

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Soul Sweat Hot Yoga and Wabi House open their doors in the new Mercantile building on 8th Avenue.

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New spots to get your hair done are opening their doors in the Near Southside. Check out these salons and barbershops that have recently opened, plus a couple more that will be opening soon.

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The Near Southside's first and only candy shop opens on South Jennings Avenue with more than 80 varieties of bulk candy, novelty items, gifts, and handmade confections.

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The record label's retail shop opens in music venue Main at South Side, kicking off a perfect new partnership between Near Southside businesses.

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With a new location in the Near Southside, Art Room is dedicated to providing programming that educates, inspires, and supports artistic practice within the community.

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Four Sisters: A Taste of Vietnam serves delicious food inspired by chef Tuan Pham's family recipes in a relaxed, modern atmosphere.

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Popular local taco purveyor opens "Maggie" location at 1465 West Magnolia Avenue.

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Washington-based Locust Cider returns to its roots with first Texas location

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The 16th annual event welcomed more than 1,000 artists to the Near Southside on October 20.

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An annual event held in cities around the world calls attention to the need for more urban open space by turning parking spaces into people spaces.

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Studio Magnolia and The Lumen Room rent space by the hour to a growing community of creatives.

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The American Planning Association recognizes Magnolia Avenue as a street that demonstrates exceptional character, quality, and planning.

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Record Town, which has been in business in for more than 60 years, has relocated to the Near Southside.

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Leaves offers a unique new space in the Near Southside where visitors are encouraged to slow down and unplug.

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New adaptive reuse development with retail and residential condos features three business openings with more to come.

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Mixed-use, multi-family development to be built on Vickery near South Main Street.

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Pizza pop-up will have a permanent home in 2019 in South Main Village.

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Newest Near Southside fitness-oriented business offers group workouts and personal training

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Mother and son duo announce plans for a bakery and coffee shop in South Main Village.

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Neighborhood artist now selling her wares year-round in the 1208 Magnolia Avenue building.

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Funky Picnic Brewery & Café set to open in 2019 at 401 Bryan Avenue.

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GROW adds to the increasing number of retail shops on Magnolia Avenue.

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Game Theory to open its doors later this year in South Main Village.

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Café is latest tenant to join Locust Cider in the 710 S. Main building.

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New retail shop offers women’s clothing, accessories, and home goods

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The Zone would be the first in Fort Worth and would encourage development of permanent sites for moving image production.

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D Magazine article sites the district as a success story for livable Medical Districts.

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Kari Seher of MELT Ice Creams will participate in prestigious Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program.

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New brewery and café announces location in South Main Village.

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Popular Magnolia bar and restaurant announces new location on South Main Street.

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Foodie small business incubator opens its doors in the Bastion on Hemphill.

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Brewed was awarded a premier DFW Airport location in Terminal D, bringing their Near Southside vibe to an international stage.

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Tribe Alive joins the growing number of retail establishments on Magnolia.

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NSI’s work to help developers bring affordable housing to the Near Southside is in the news.

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After 12 years at Near Southside, Inc. as Planning Director, Mike Brennan steps into new role.

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Sue McLean was one of three from across the country to be recognized for working to make their neighborhood a better place.

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Green lane markings will help increase safety for cyclists at the intersection of South Main Street and Lancaster.

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Construction begins on coworking space and coffee shop in South Main Village.

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Magnolia Village and the northern blocks of Historic Fairmount are the subject of a parking circulation study.

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Owner Stephanie Perry is one of only four master trainers in the world for Bellicon trampolines

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Thirty Near Southside businesses are featured in the Fort Worth Magazine Best of Fort Worth 2018 awards.

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The Near Southside's signature street receives honor from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

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Lang Partners' large-scale, multi-family project at the west end of Oleander in Magnolia Village now has apartments ready for occupancy.

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Ceremony kicks off construction on 138 room, mixed-use hotel project that includes extended stay suites and a publicly-accessible park.

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In the growing South Main Village, three businesses recently opened their doors: Alchemy Pops, The Greenhouse 817, and Everlasting Joy Jewelry.

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100 percent of proceeds from the soft opening weekend were donated to this year's production of Open Streets on April 15

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Planning Director Mike Brennan to succeed Paul Paine as President of the organization

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The Bowery at Southside Apartment Complex begins construction on E. Broadway

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Work puts finishing touches on South Main complete street construction project

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2018 is already shaping up to be a busy year for new business in the Near Southside

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Temporary pocket park relocates from Magnolia Avenue to the SOMA Development on South Main Street

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Sundancer offers products for the nature-loving, earth-minded, and consciously-aware shopper.

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Shipping container office building project is one step closer to completion

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After 10 years, theatre purchases their location in the Near Southside.

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The popular Magnolia MicroPark was designed as a temporary park that could show the importance of small public spaces.

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The Star-Telegram looks at restaurants opening in S. Main Village

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Lillie Biggins retires from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

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Fort Worth Bike Sharing.

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Every Saturday Night Until Christmas

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Last Thursday's Near Southside Seminar, Missing Middle Housing Fort Worth, was informative and inspiring.

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A community-led visioning and design effort for the Fire Station Park Expansion Preliminary Plan.

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The deadline to get your pies, rolls, cobblers, and cakes for Thanksgiving is coming up FAST. Order from our Near Southside neighbors to keep it local!

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Please help us replenish our teddy bears.

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Please help us donate to those in need in Houston.

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Craftwork Coffee & The Bastion

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Cannon Chinese Kitchen is offering a great special during lunch hours from Tuesday - Friday.

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Sign up for this year's ArtsGoggle

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1K8 is a creative workspace in the heart of the Near Southside, located at 1000 8th Avenue above Jimmy Johns and Funky Town Donuts.

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Fort Worth’s newest non-profit restaurant, Taste Community Restaurant, has announced a change in the opening date of its pay-what-you-can restaurant located at 1200 S. Main Street. Taste Community Restaurant will now open on Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 for lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

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Congrats to HopFusion Ale Works!

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More exciting news!

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Leaves books and tea is opening soon at the Dickson-Jenkins Lofts & Plaza! Congrats to Near Southside residents Tina and Todd Howard.

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It’s no secret that Fort Worth has seen a lot of development recently, and the same is true for the Near Southside district that encompasses multiple urban villages.

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Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood is getting a new mixed-used apartment community in the spring of 2019.

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Near South...cider?

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Offered by Fairmount Neighborhood Association

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Available Now!

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Dual-floor, fast-casual concept will serve patrons in rejuvenated South Main Village

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Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of ArtsGoggle, 
the Near Southside's most beloved community arts event.

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STAGE WEST ANNOUNCES 2017 SUMMER CLASSES

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If you have wanted to take a culinary class at The Bastion and your schedule and budget did not permit it...

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Participate in the USS Fort Worth at contest to decorate the ship...

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It's Team Coffee vs Team Beer in a family-freindly wiffle ball game on Magnolia Green.

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Near Southside, Inc., and Leadership Fort Worth, in partnership with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) and American Institute of Architects-Fort Worth (AIA) are pleased to announce the winners of the “SMALL STOPS: Designing the Fort Worth Bus Shelters” competition.

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The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Fairmount-Southside Historic District by awarding it an official Texas historical marker.

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The world of VR and advanced gaming is available now, and it's right around the corner!

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Video production service moves to Near Southside.

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Now Open!

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Criterion Co-working, as well as ROOTS x FTW

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Fort Worth builder thinking inside the box

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Another piece of the South Main Street corridor in Fort Worth is taking shape.

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Thank you to the seven photographers that participated in the first Southside by Seven.

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Follow @nearsouthside on Instagram

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No one will call the comeback of Fort Worth’s Near Southside an overnight success, but...

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CONNEX is to provide a high quality work environment for small business and entrepreneurs.

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Ground was broken on Monday for an 18,000-square-foot development in the Near Southside area.

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Review the conceptual design, NSI's support letter, and other information related to a requested zoning change for a major project featuring a hotel, condominiums, and a shared parking garage. Located along Henderson St. between Magnolia Ave. and Oleander Walk.

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Saturday, May 28th is the grand opening of FunkyTown Donuts on 8th Avenue.

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Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 20, 2016 begins with a ride led by Mayor Betsy Price at 7:45am. Riders will leave from the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Lipscomb Street. The ride will end at the Intermodal Transportation Center, 1000 Jones St. View the route that Mayor Price will lead.

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Fort Worth opened what is said to be its first ever micro-park on May 18.

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Along Fort Worth’s Magnolia Avenue, you’ll find shops, restaurants, patios and people. But even the area’s most fervent supporters admit what you won’t find here is a public place, to just take it all in. Until now. “This is the Magnolia Micro Park,” says Megan Henderson of Near Southside, Inc.

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Fort Worth has some great restaurants that fit the bill: Bearded Lady, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, World Of Beer, and Pouring Glory, among others. I stopped by the Live Oak Music Hall to chat up a bartender and see what life is like at the beer-centric restaurant.

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Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth began a $23 million renovation and expansion of its emergency department to keep pace with a growing and aging North Texas population.  Completion of the 36,300-square-foot facility, which will more than double the size of the existing emergency department, is planned for late spring of 2017.

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Now this local movement has a permanent headquarters and gift shop at Butler's Alley on 8th Avenue.

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Following the 2Q Near Southside, Inc. Member Development Tour hosted on Thursday, June 27 the Fort Worth Business Press published a front-page article featuring the nine participating studios of the Near Southside that opened their doors to our memberrs.  

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Three years after opening the doors to Twilite Lounge in Deep Ellum, the owners of that adored Dallas establishment are now gearing up to take their talents to Near Southside in Fort Worth.

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Velo Gold is moving to 207 East broadway, Ft. Worth, TX. 

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