Sunday, December 21, 2025

EVG at 18

Top pic of the old Odessa from 2013

Dec. 21 (TODAY) marks the 18th anniversary of this site. (Origin story of sorts.) 

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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7 comments:

  1. Choresh WaldDecember 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM

    Happy birthday! 18! Officially a grown up. Thank you for all that you do for this community

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  2. hywel ddaDecember 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM

    I couldn't get by without you. Thank you.

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  3. localgalDecember 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    congratulations! thanks for the many years of local news!

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  4. Greg MastersDecember 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM

    Congrats and thank you. Nothing bonds together this neighborhood more than your site.

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  5. JakeDecember 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM

    The spirit i was looking for when i moved to EV. Cheers 18

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  6. SpikeDecember 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM

    We loves ya Grievey!

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  7. jpgaleDecember 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM

    Happy 18, EV Grieve. So thankful to you, Stacie, Derek, and the crew for your generous service to the community.

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