For a quarter century, WHEDco has been a leader in fostering thriving neighborhoods and creating lasting economic opportunity in the South Bronx. From our deeply affordable homes to high-quality education services, workforce development initiatives, and arts and culture programming, you Read More …
Know Your Customers on Jerome Avenue Every year, Jerome Avenue residents go outside the neighborhood to spend $612 million on goods and services. How can your business get it back? Jerome Avenue business sales are growing faster than the Bronx Read More …
Join Us for “Weekend Walks” in June We’re taking over the streets! Come join the fun at WHEDco’s two upcoming outdoor street events on Friday, June 2nd and Friday, June 23rd. As part of our celebration of 25 years of Read More …
Stop by and do some shopping at Talbots on 82nd & Broadway on Thursday, May 25 from 10:00am – 7:00pm! When you mention “WHEDco” during check-out, Talbots will donate 10% of pre-tax sales on merchandise purchases at this store. Address: Read More …
The Bronx Celebrates Jazz History Month! April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and what better place to celebrate jazz culture than here in the Bronx, where hundreds of jazz’s most renowned musicians have come to gather and jam? From legendary jazz Read More …
The Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) and Make Music New York take over the streets in classic Puerto Rican and Garifuna fashion: Parranda! Join us for a rhythmic procession through Melrose as we spread holiday cheer with song and dance! Read More …
Join WHEDco, NYC Parks and Make Music New York for the 2nd Annual Tree Lighting at Railroad Park! Railroad Park is located on the corner of Courtlandt Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx. Hot cocoa and snacks delicious Read More …
December 2016 Bronx Rising! Parranda con Parranda: A Puerto Rican & Garifuna Holiday Celebration Celebrate the holiday season at the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC) with holiday traditions from two of the Bronx’s distinct Latino communities: Puerto Rican and Garifuna. Read More …
Bring out your best costume! Celebrate Halloween season with Edgar Allan Poe poetry set to Latin rhythms, as performed by Bobby Sanabria and Project X, with special guest vocalist Jenn Jade Ledesna. Opening poems from the Master of Mystery will be Read More …
Where? Louis Niñé Blvd, between Southern Blvd. and Jennings St. in Crotona Park East, Bronx When? 9:00am-6:00pm on Saturday, September 17th, and Saturday, September 24th WHEDco seeks enthusiastic and committed individuals to serve as volunteers during our 5th Annual Bronx Read More …