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ITHACA THIS WEEKEND: Oct. 4–6

October 4, 2013
Your guide to this weekend in Ithaca.
Jon Bennett, a worker at Littletree Orchards in Newfield, N.Y., grades apples to turn into cider for the upcoming 31st Annual Apple Harvest Festival. Littletree Orchards has been around for 40 years.

Fruits of their labor: Farmers prepare for 31st annual Apple Fest

By Aama Harwood, Staff Writer • October 2, 2013
Several apple farmers must gear up for the upcoming changes to Apple Fest because of the construction on The Commons.

Ithaca reports highest job-growth in New York

By Nicole Mance, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2013
The City of Ithaca recorded the highest job-growth rate in New York between 2002 and 2012, according to a recent report released by the New York state comptroller.
Editorial: E-cigs light up policy potential

Editorial: E-cigs light up policy potential

By The Ithacan • September 25, 2013

Electronic cigarettes, or “e-cigs,” are a trending alternative to tobacco cigarettes. They are cheaper, more accessible and are perceived as healthier than traditional cigarettes because they do not...

Sophomore Mathew Michaud withdraws money at the Bank of America ATM on The Commons. The branch will be taken over in November.

Community bank buys local BofA

By Jack Curran, Online News Editor • September 25, 2013
Chemung Canal Trust Company is preparing to take over six local Bank of America offices.
The Commons construction is on schedule to be completed by Thanksgiving 2014.

Commons construction is on schedule

By Kelly Cucolo, Staff Writer • September 18, 2013
The construction of The Commons is currently on track and on budget to meeting its Thanksgiving 2014 completion deadline.
City kicks off Commons rebuild project

City kicks off Commons rebuild project

By Noreyana Fernando, Assistant News Editor • April 10, 2013
Nearly 100 people gathered Monday on The Commons for a celebration that officially marked the launch of the much-awaited Ithaca Commons redesign project.
From left, freshmen Karimah White, Ted Eskey, Stacy Ann Ellis, Samantha Olwenik, Kiah Simms and Rita Brunatal perform with other members of the Amani Gospel Choir at the African-Latino Society’s Ujima Community Leader Awards presentation Tuesday evening in Emerson Suites. The choir entertained the award recipients and those gathered with two song selections.

Festival of Black Gospel celebrates 36th anniversary this weekend

By Bronwyn Bishop, Contributing Writer • February 28, 2013
The Festival of Black Gospel will team up with Ithaca College and Cornell University to bring gospel music to The Commons.
Senior Wade Ferrari stands on a ladder while helping build the set for the senior thesis film “Level 23.”

Students build senior thesis film set on newly rented soundstage

By Elizabeth Morris, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2013
The student producers of the film "Level 23" were the first to build on the new studio space, located at Cinemapolis' old location on The Commons.
Kathy Nelson, of Ithaca, marches with Move to Amend members Sunday on The Commons while heading to a rally at Autumn Leaves Bookstore.

Rally raises awareness about corporate involvement in politics

By TinaMarie Craven, News Editor • January 24, 2013
Member of Move to Amend rally to end corporate involvement in politics at the Autumn Leaves Bookstore Sunday.
Bloom in Ithaca owners McKenzie Jones-Rounds and Draya Koschmann, center, officially open their store at the ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 5 at 134 The Commons. Bloom sells both children’s and women’s clothing.

New children’s clothing store blossoms on Commons with additional play area

By Qina Liu, Senior Writer • December 13, 2012
Bloom in Ithaca plants itself on The Commons.

Video: Ithaca’s third annual Chowder Cook-Off

By Tiffany Ruff • December 12, 2012
Residents gather for a fun day of chowder tasting on The Commons.
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