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Sep 15
JLL Report Reveals Rate of Growth in Near Southside
A recent report and interactive map shows the growth in the 1,400-acre district over the last 20 years.
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Jul 30
Fort Worth’s First Board Game Lounge Opens in Near Southside
Game Theory includes more than 500 games for patrons to choose from, along with creative food and drink options.
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Jul 27
Magnolia Parking in the News
A recent study reveals available parking on Magnolia Avenue isn’t meeting demand, and recommends possible solutions.
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Jul 16
The Bearded Lady Relocates to South Main Street
Popular bar and restaurant closes location on Magnolia Avenue and expands into larger South Main Village space.
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Jul 15
Near Southside Chef Wins “Chopped”
Chef Ben Merritt of Fixture took first place on the fast-paced Food Network cooking competition.
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Jul 14
Workshop Offers Tools for Small Scale Developers
NSI in partnership with the Incremental Development Alliance offered a one-day workshop as part of their ongoing Seminar Series.
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Jul 07
Creative Spaces for Film and Music Growing in Near Southside
NSI highlights Studios of the Southside, both old and new, on a recent Member Development Tour.
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Jun 27
Two New Businesses Open on Bryan Avenue
South Main Village adaptive reuse project is now home to a brewery/café and a pizza restaurant.
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Jun 05
Magnolia Retailer Fort Worth Locals Expands
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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May 30
Popular Brunch Pop-Up Will Open First Brick and Mortar
Hot Box Biscuit Club owners announce they will be opening later this year in South Main Village.
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May 29
Annual Shindig Recognizes the Women of the Near Southside
Near Southside, Inc. celebrates the women who are transforming the district and announces exciting matching grant at their annual fundraiser.
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May 22
Newest Business to Open at SOMA District is Panther City Tattoo
Adaptive reuse project at South Main and Daggett announces the latest locally-owned business to open its doors.
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May 18
Near Southside on Its Way to Becoming a Medical Innovation District
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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May 08
Construction Begins on New Park in South Main Village
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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May 05
Near Southside Businesses Included in Best of Fort Worth
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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May 01
Panther City BBQ Named to Top New Barbecue List
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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Apr 24
Morgan Mercantile Opens on South Main
New store selling apparel and accessories joins the growing number of retail options in South Main Village.
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Apr 20
Master Developer Selected for Evans and Rosedale Urban Village
Hoque Global has been selected as the recommended master developer by the City of Fort Worth.
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Apr 14
Construction of The Cooper Underway on Rosedale
Lang Partners, the developers behind The Monarch, have begun construction on their second multi-family project in the Near Southside.
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Apr 03
Shipping Container Apartments Coming to Near Southside
CoHo development will be made out of 76 steel shipping containers.
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Mar 31
South Barbershop Holds Grand Opening
Single chair barbershop is the latest locally-owned new business to open at SoMa District.
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Mar 29
MicroPark Lands on South Main
A community Build Day puts the finishing touches on the new location of this small, urban park.
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Mar 14
Ground Breaking for The Burroughs Kitchen
Construction begins on soul food restaurant in South Main Village.
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Mar 01
Coffee Trailer Now Open on South Main
Arcadia serves coffee and espresso drinks from an Airstream at the SoMa District.
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Feb 28
Arcade Announces Plans for Near Southside Location
Free Play will open in the former Live Oak Music Hall space and offer games, craft beer, and food.
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Feb 28
Westchester Site Acquired by Cook Children’s
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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Feb 26
Red Productions Opens in Near Southside
Local film production company relocates offices and creative coworking space to South Main Village
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Feb 19
Seven Businesses Coming to the SOMA District
A recent article spotlighted a range of new Near Southside businesses, from a tiki lounge to a bridal boutique.
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Feb 17
Yarn Shop Featured in 360 West Magazine
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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Feb 16
Popular Austin Bar is Headed for the Near Southside
Nickel City will open a new location in a historic building on South Main Street.
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Feb 15
The Cutting Room Barber Salon Opens in Magnolia Village
New barber shop offers sophisticated spot for haircuts, trims, and shaves.
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Feb 13
Bridal Boutique Opens in Historic South Main Development
WED is first business to open in the new SOMA District in South Main Village.
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Jan 28
Near Southside Businesses Named as Finalists for Small Business of the Year
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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Jan 21
Commuter Train Service Could Extend Into Near Southside
The success of the new TEXRail train service prompts a discussion of extending the line into southwest Fort Worth.
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Jan 10
Taste Community Restaurant Receives National Recognition
Near Southside non-profit restaurant was named to Yelp’s annual list of Top 100 Places to Eat.
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Jan 04
A Taste of Hawaii on Magnolia
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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Dec 31
New Tower Opens at Medical City Fort Worth
The 90,000 square foot, three-story patient tower includes an expanded emergency department and a rooftop helipad.
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Dec 21
Hudgins Companies Announces New Multifamily Development on Rosedale
The developer of the Mag & May will build a seven-story complex with ground floor retail at Rosedale and Jennings.
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Dec 11
Near Southside Announces Winner of Mag & May Mural Contest
After a close public vote, artist Anya Bosworth’s mural was named the first place winner.
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Dec 10
Coffee Arrives in South Main Village
A mother and son team see a dream finally become reality as Crude Craft Coffee Bar opens its doors.
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Dec 04
Yoga Studio, Ramen Restaurant Open Locations in Near Southside
Soul Sweat Hot Yoga and Wabi House open their doors in the new Mercantile building on 8th Avenue.
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Nov 30
Salons Converge on the Near Southside
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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Nov 19
Urban Sugar Delivers a Cure for the Sweet Tooth
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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Nov 19
Dreamy Life Records and Music Has a New Home
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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Nov 11
Nonprofit Organization Art Room Opens in Dickson-Jenkins
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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Nov 11
Home-Style Vietnamese Restaurant Opens on South Main
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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Nov 11
Near Southside is Home to Newest Location of Salsa Limon
Popular local taco purveyor opens "Maggie" location at 1465 West Magnolia Avenue.
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Nov 06
Near Southside’s First Cidery Opens in South Main Village
Washington-based Locust Cider returns to its roots with first Texas location
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Oct 28
Largest ArtsGoggle Ever Takes Over Magnolia and South Main Village
The 16th annual event welcomed more than 1,000 artists to the Near Southside on October 20.
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Oct 08
PARK(ing) Day Arrives on Magnolia
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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Oct 02
Two New Photo Studios Open in the Near Southside
Studio Magnolia and The Lumen Room rent space by the hour to a growing community of creatives.
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Sep 25
Magnolia Avenue Designated a Great Place in America
The American Planning Association recognizes Magnolia Avenue as a street that demonstrates exceptional character, quality, and planning.
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Sep 24
Fort Worth Record Store Finds a New Home
Record Town, which has been in business in for more than 60 years, has relocated to the Near Southside.
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Sep 24
New Book and Tea Shop Holds Grand Opening
Leaves offers a unique new space in the Near Southside where visitors are encouraged to slow down and unplug.
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Sep 04
Dickson-Jenkins Holds Grand Opening Celebration
New adaptive reuse development with retail and residential condos features three business openings with more to come.
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Aug 21
Transit-Oriented Development Katy Station Lofts Approved by City Council
Mixed-use, multi-family development to be built on Vickery near South Main Street.
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Aug 20
Black Cat Pizza Announces Location
Pizza pop-up will have a permanent home in 2019 in South Main Village.
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Aug 10
CrossFit Westwood Opens on S. Jennings
Newest Near Southside fitness-oriented business offers group workouts and personal training
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Aug 03
CRUDE Craft Coffee Bar Will Open in Fall 2018 on South Main
Mother and son duo announce plans for a bakery and coffee shop in South Main Village.
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Aug 03
Kendall Davis Clay Opens Shop on Magnolia
Neighborhood artist now selling her wares year-round in the 1208 Magnolia Avenue building.
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Jul 25
New Brewery Breaks Ground in South Main Village
Funky Picnic Brewery & Café set to open in 2019 at 401 Bryan Avenue.
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Jul 25
Airstream Plant Shop Opens on Magnolia
GROW adds to the increasing number of retail shops on Magnolia Avenue.
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Jul 17
First Board Game Lounge Coming to the Near Southside
Game Theory to open its doors later this year in South Main Village.
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Jul 16
Black White & Brew Brings Coffee to South Main Street
Café is latest tenant to join Locust Cider in the 710 S. Main building.
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Jul 10
Wanderer Boutique Opens on Magnolia
New retail shop offers women’s clothing, accessories, and home goods
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Jul 07
City Council Designates Near Southside as Media Production Development Zone
The Zone would be the first in Fort Worth and would encourage development of permanent sites for moving image production.
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Jul 06
Near Southside Serves as Inspiration for Dallas’ Next Great Neighborhood
D Magazine article sites the district as a success story for livable Medical Districts.
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Jun 22
Near Southside Entrepreneur Selected by James Beard Foundation
Kari Seher of MELT Ice Creams will participate in prestigious Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program.
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Jun 13
Funky Picnic Signs Lease at 401 Bryan Avenue
New brewery and café announces location in South Main Village.
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Jun 12
The Bearded Lady Moves to South Main Village
Popular Magnolia bar and restaurant announces new location on South Main Street.
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Jun 12
Locavore, a Start-Up Business for Start-Ups, Announces Location
Foodie small business incubator opens its doors in the Bastion on Hemphill.
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Jun 12
Near Southside Restaurant to Open Location at DFW Airport
Brewed was awarded a premier DFW Airport location in Terminal D, bringing their Near Southside vibe to an international stage.
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Jun 11
Ethical Fashion Company Opens First Storefront in Near Southside
Tribe Alive joins the growing number of retail establishments on Magnolia.
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Jun 11
Bringing Affordable Housing to the Near Southside
NSI’s work to help developers bring affordable housing to the Near Southside is in the news.
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Jun 11
FW Business Press Shines Spotlight on new NSI President Mike Brennan
After 12 years at Near Southside, Inc. as Planning Director, Mike Brennan steps into new role.
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Jun 01
Fairmount Resident Receives Who’s Who in America’s Neighborhoods Award
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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May 23
Enhanced Bike Lanes Installed
Green lane markings will help increase safety for cyclists at the intersection of South Main Street and Lancaster.
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May 23
Criterion CoWorking and Roots Coffeehouse Hold Groundbreaking
Construction begins on coworking space and coffee shop in South Main Village.
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May 23
Parking Study in the News
Magnolia Village and the northern blocks of Historic Fairmount are the subject of a parking circulation study.
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May 01
D Method hits 1,000th D Bounce Class
Owner Stephanie Perry is one of only four master trainers in the world for Bellicon trampolines
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May 01
Best of Fort Worth in the Near Southside
Thirty Near Southside businesses are featured in the Fort Worth Magazine Best of Fort Worth 2018 awards.
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Apr 05
Magnolia Avenue Designated a Great Street of Texas for 2018
The Near Southside's signature street receives honor from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
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Apr 05
Monarch Apartments Now Leasing
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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Mar 27
Magnolia Avenue Hotel Breaks Ground
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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Mar 27
Three Grand Openings on South Main Street
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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Mar 16
SUPER CHIX Holds Charity-Driven Soft Opening
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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Mar 09
New Leadership Announced for Near Southside, Inc.
Planning Director Mike Brennan to succeed Paul Paine as President of the organization
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Mar 09
StoneHawk Holds Ground Breaking in South Main Village
The Bowery at Southside Apartment Complex begins construction on E. Broadway
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Mar 09
Tree Planting on South Main
Work puts finishing touches on South Main complete street construction project
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Mar 06
Business Openings and Announcements
2018 is already shaping up to be a busy year for new business in the Near Southside
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Feb 16
The MicroPark is on the Move
Temporary pocket park relocates from Magnolia Avenue to the SOMA Development on South Main Street
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Jan 31
Holistic Shop Opens at Magnolia and Hemphill
Sundancer offers products for the nature-loving, earth-minded, and consciously-aware shopper.
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Jan 29
Connex Project Completes Third Level
Shipping container office building project is one step closer to completion
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Jan 24
Stage West Purchases West Vickery Building
After 10 years, theatre purchases their location in the Near Southside.
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Jan 12
Your Feedback Needed: Magnolia MicroPark Survey
The popular Magnolia MicroPark was designed as a temporary park that could show the importance of small public spaces.
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Jan 03
SOUTH MAIN VILLAGE IN THE NEWS
The Star-Telegram looks at restaurants opening in S. Main Village
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Jan 02
LILLIE BIGGINS RETIREMENT
Lillie Biggins retires from Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
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Dec 11
HOLIDAY BIKE PHOTO CONTEST
Fort Worth Bike Sharing.
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Dec 11
MAGNOLIA RIDES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOURS
Every Saturday Night Until Christmas
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Nov 22
THANKS FOR A GREAT START TO FORT WORTH'S MISSING MIDDLE CONVERSATION.
Last Thursday's Near Southside Seminar, Missing Middle Housing Fort Worth, was informative and inspiring.
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Nov 22
Envision Hemphill
A community-led visioning and design effort for the Fire Station Park Expansion Preliminary Plan.
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Nov 10
Holiday Bakery Orders!
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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Oct 03
The Women's Center Needs Your Help
Please help us replenish our teddy bears.
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Sep 06
DONATION DRIVE FOR HARVEY VICTIMS
Please help us donate to those in need in Houston.
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Sep 06
The Bastion Joins Craftwork Coffee
Craftwork Coffee & The Bastion
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Sep 06
CANNON LUNCH BASKETS
Cannon Chinese Kitchen is offering a great special during lunch hours from Tuesday - Friday.
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Aug 22
Artists, Two Weeks To Register For Arts Goggle!
Sign up for this year's ArtsGoggle
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Aug 22
1K8 - Awesome Small Office Space
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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Aug 10
Opening Date Change for Near Southside’s Nonprofit Restaurant, Taste Project
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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Aug 05
HopFusion Ale Works & The 2017 U.S. Open Beer Championship
Congrats to HopFusion Ale Works!
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Aug 02
Tarantula Tiki Lounge! Coming to South Main Village.
More exciting news!
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Aug 02
Leaves books and tea is opening soon.
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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Aug 02
Drinks, dancing, diversity: Three new bars coming to Near Southside’s Lipscomb Street
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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Aug 02
Fort Worth's Near Southside is getting a new luxury mixed-use complex
Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood is getting a new mixed-used apartment community in the spring of 2019.
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Aug 02
Fort Worth's First Cidery to Open in Near Southside
Near South...cider?
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Aug 01
Kindness Is Everything Neighborhood Signs Now Available
Offered by Fairmount Neighborhood Association
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Aug 01
New Food Menu At The Collective Brewing Project
Available Now!
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Jul 17
Pedego E-Bikes Opens Its First Texas Store
The first official Pedego® Electric Bikes store in Texas is now open...
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Jul 17
TACO HEADS OWNERS TO OPEN MEXICAN ROTISSERIE, ROOFTOP BAR IN SOUTH MAIN VILLAGE
Dual-floor, fast-casual concept will serve patrons in rejuvenated South Main Village
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Jun 12
2017 ArtsGoggle - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Join us as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of ArtsGoggle,
the Near Southside's most beloved community arts event.more
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Jun 10
Listen Local!
Currently 97.5 THE PIRATE is raising money to increase their signal to cover even more listeners in Tarrant County.more
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Jun 08
STAGE WEST ANNOUNCES 2017 SUMMER CLASSES
STAGE WEST ANNOUNCES 2017 SUMMER CLASSES
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Jun 08
SUMMER CAMP AT THE BASTION
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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Jun 08
USS Fort Worth Art Contest
Participate in the USS Fort Worth at contest to decorate the ship...
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May 22
Brewedfest!
It's Team Coffee vs Team Beer in a family-freindly wiffle ball game on Magnolia Green.
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May 18
Winners Chosen in Innovative Bus Shelters Competition
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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May 18
Fairmount Unveils Historical Marker
The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Fairmount-Southside Historic District by awarding it an official Texas historical marker.
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May 11
Virtual Reality Gaming Comes To Near Southside
The world of VR and advanced gaming is available now, and it's right around the corner!
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May 03
Make Something Beautiful Moves to Near Southside
Video production service moves to Near Southside.
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Apr 25
Craftwork coffee shop/co-working space opening in Near Southside
Now Open!
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Apr 25
Roots Coffeehouse to opening soon in the South Main Urban Village
Criterion Co-working, as well as ROOTS x FTW
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Apr 25
Would you work in a shipping container?
Fort Worth builder thinking inside the box
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Apr 25
South Main: Fort Worth site being redeveloped for restaurant, office
Another piece of the South Main Street corridor in Fort Worth is taking shape.
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Apr 25
First Southside by Seven Photography Project Wraps
Thank you to the seven photographers that participated in the first Southside by Seven.
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Apr 25
Secret Spaces Photography Event
Follow @nearsouthside on Instagram
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Apr 11
Near Southside: Getting the mix – old and new – right
No one will call the comeback of Fort Worth’s Near Southside an overnight success, but...
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Apr 11
New Development In The Near Southside CONNEX
CONNEX is to provide a high quality work environment for small business and entrepreneurs.
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Apr 11
Restaurant, record store on tap for new buildings on Near Southside
Ground was broken on Monday for an 18,000-square-foot development in the Near Southside area.
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Jan 09
Hotel proposed for Magnolia and Henderson
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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May 28
FunkyTown Donuts now open
Saturday, May 28th is the grand opening of FunkyTown Donuts on 8th Avenue.
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May 27
Indie bookstore opening in Fort Worth
The Last Word, 2700-square-foot bookstore, opens on Cowtown’s Near Southside Friday at 615 S. Jennings Ave.more
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May 20
Bike to Work Day with Mayor Price kicks off in the Near Southside
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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May 18
Leadership, Near Southside open micro-park on Magnolia
Fort Worth opened what is said to be its first ever micro-park on May 18.
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May 06
Fort Worth sees first of its kind pop-up park
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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May 04
On Tap in Fort Worth: Behind the Bar at the Live Oak
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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Jun 16
Baylor All Saints Fort Worth to double size of emergency department
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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Jun 16
Keep Fort Worth Funky to open new headquarters in the Near Southside
Now this local movement has a permanent headquarters and gift shop at Butler's Alley on 8th Avenue.
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Aug 19
Studios of the Near Southside featured in Fort Worth Business Press
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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Feb 25
Twilite Lounge To Open Second Outpost In Fort Worth's Near Southside Neighborhood
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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Feb 25
Velo Gold is moving to 207 East broadway, Ft. Worth, TX.
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