Top pic of the old Odessa from 2013
Eighteen years is a long time for anything on the internet, especially something fueled by reader tips, neighborhood curiosity, favorite storefronts, cool signage and fonts, and, obviously, late-in-the-year Christmas tree discards.
This milestone belongs to the community that keeps EV Grieve going every day, for better or worse.
A heartfelt thank-you to contributor Stacie Joy for her steady stream of stories and interviews, photos, and sharp eyes on the street. And an extra shout-out to Derek Berg and Steven for their ongoing contributions.
And to you, the readers and residents, thank you for reading, checking in, sending tips, sharing your thoughts, and trusting this space as a record of neighborhood life.
We've mourned losses together. We've celebrated small wins. We've watched blocks change, sometimes overnight.
Here’s to year 18 ... and whatever it brings... and until the day this sign hangs on the site...
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Happy birthday! 18! Officially a grown up. Thank you for all that you do for this community
ReplyDeleteI couldn't get by without you. Thank you.
ReplyDeletecongratulations! thanks for the many years of local news!
ReplyDeleteCongrats and thank you. Nothing bonds together this neighborhood more than your site.
ReplyDeleteThe spirit i was looking for when i moved to EV. Cheers 18
ReplyDeleteWe loves ya Grievey!
ReplyDeleteHappy 18, EV Grieve. So thankful to you, Stacie, Derek, and the crew for your generous service to the community.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! I have followed EV Grieve since the beginning. The content, writing, and photos are first rate. I feel so fortunate to have my neighborhood covered like this.
ReplyDeleteWe all appreciate your good effort greatly; thx much !!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Grieve! Echoing all of the above comments - thankful for you, and everyone who contributes to your blog, to keep us posted on the fun, the fanciful, and sometimes unfortunately the fateful...
ReplyDeleteThis is my go-to blog, and the one I point others to for news about the nabe.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 18 years! Goes by fast, don't it?
Since the beginning, this has been the first site I visit each day, and is the one I turn to when something is going on in the neighborhood. Happy 18th!
ReplyDeleteHappy 18th to you and the first thing I’ve read every morning for 15 of those years. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I read with my morning coffee for as long as I can remember. Even before scanning the headlines in the NY Times or checking the weather!
ReplyDeleteYup. Coffee and evgrieve every morning. Rock on!
ReplyDeleteCogratulations Grieve! I've been a faithful reader for all 18 years! I've seen other ego driven blogs 'vanish', - You remain - because its never about you or your ego - its about the story and people you profile! Please give us at least another 18 years!!!
ReplyDeleteFirst thing I look at in the morning. Really appreciate all that you do. Keep it goin
ReplyDeleteThe EV may be a small neighborhood but you folks have proven it to be ten times more interesting than other hoods. Thanks for all the stories, insights, arts and drama; but most of all for the feeling of being part of an extended family. Happy 18 years EVGrieve!
ReplyDeleteEV, my thoughts echo so many of the others posted here. You are also my first read! and I am so grateful for how much you do every day to make us a community. Thank you, and thanks to your regular contributors too.
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate you so much Mr. EV Grieve. Happy holidays to the all at EVG and my neighbors.
ReplyDeleteI hope the blahblahblah'ing keeps going for another 18!
ReplyDeleteCheers EVG!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the kind words and continued readership... grateful to you all...
ReplyDeleteEasily the best blog on the entire internet! Thanks go Grieve, Stacie, Derek and all who contribute. I'm sure this can feel like a 2nd job at times... please know that there are folks out here who earnestly appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the first 18, here's to 80 more, cheers!
Congrats on 18 great years Grieve!
ReplyDeletecongratulations and thank you for pulling the locals together with vital news for so many years!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary EVG! And a hearty laugh to the Empire Biscuits photo!
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