Shopping

Your favorite neighborhood artisans are back this Sunday, April 7 for the return of the Queens Craft Brigade (QCB)! For those who don’t know, QCB is a group that puts on (…)

UPDATE: The TJ Maxx Astoria opening has been pushed back to Sunday, MAY 19, same hours. Back in November we reported that TJ Maxx Astoria was coming to Ditmars in Spring (…)

The Geekery on Broadway is transforming, but don’t worry: it will still be a place for all your gaming needs, as well as a place to meet other gaming enthusiasts. (…)

We already told you about all the romantic (or not) things you can get up to this Valentine’s, but it turns out, there are even more Valentine’s Day shenanigans to (…)

If you’re in the market for some new clothes, new furniture, or maybe an interesting gift, things can easily get expensive. And fast. Luckily, there are plenty of treasures out (…)

This weekend, December 1 and 2, The Brass Owl will be hosting three pop-up shops for all your holiday needs. Saturday, December 1, will be a double feature of Single Girl (…)

SavageHall Thrift will be showcasing their fall and winter collection this and next weekend at Petals & Roots on 31st Street. SavageHall sells carefully curated women’s fashion and has featured (…)

Holiday shopping can be stressful, we know. But it doesn’t have to be. Take the stress out by checking out Astoria’s annual collection of holiday markets, which are not only hosted (…)

There’s been quite a bit of buzz about all the new businesses and planned construction on 31st Street near the Ditmars station, and just as many opinions about what that (…)

Halloween is not only the best holiday because of the candy and the spookiness, but also because it doesn’t require the tons of planning that often comes with other holidays. (…)

One of my favorite parts about writing for WHA is learning about inspiring business owners in our neighborhood. We are so lucky to have so many kickass go-getters among us, (…)

Name of Biz: The Brass Owl Owned by: Nicole Panettieri Year opened: September 2014 Address: 36-19 Ditmars Blvd Astoria, NY 11105 Known for: Great selection of ladies shoes, accessories and (…)

We suggest 50 great things to do in Astoria, LIC and beyond before the summer ends (food, shopping, sports, community events) – a must read list!

10 Mother’s Day recommendations in Astoria – from shopping, special brunch menus, flowers, hotel discounts and more!

The Buffalo Exchange will be featuring a special holiday shopping event on Saturday, December 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Special We Heart Astoria perk includes $5 off your purchases of $20 or more.