Mackenzi Farquer

This post is brought to you by ConnectOne, a new local bank right off the Broadway R train stop. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support We Heart Astoria. (…)

This post is brought to you by GreenChip, a new electronics recycling facility that’s opened right here in Astoria. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support We Heart Astoria. (…)

So that Chipotle rumor seems to finally be true. The Queens Gazette announced via Instagram today that Chipotle is taking over the old Payless Shoe space at 31-73 Steinway Street. While (…)

Here’s our action-packed, just spooky enough, Halloween in Astoria 2018 post! Pumpkin smashing, dance parties, and sweet treats are just a few of the things you can look forward to (…)

As many of you might have seen on Instagram this am, The Stonework is closing up shop after this holiday season. Here’s more from Ana: Dear friends, family, and loyal (…)

Last night we received word about a big change coming to Broadway- it looks like Astoria institution Sac’s Place will be finding a new home after 30 years at 25-41 (…)

True crime fans, tonight is your night. YELLOW TAPE: A True Crime Trivia Show! is turning one, and celebrating tonight at Q.E.D. YELLOW TAPE: A True Crime Trivia Show! 10/3/18 @9pm. $7 (…)

Hey, Astoria, we’re *almost* back. Did you miss us? We missed you. Let’s do a quick link round up of some exciting things before we get to the big news: (…)

We have some kinda big news, Astoria: for the first time ever, WHA is taking a summer hiatus. I know. I know. I’ll let that sink in for a minute. (…)

As many of you already know, in addition to my role at WHA, I’m the proud owner of Lockwood. We have some BIG news we wanted to share with the (…)

Want to go on fun dates in Astoria? Want to be featured in print? Great- we’ve got you. Now looking for fun, smart, hot singles (of every orientation!) to be (…)

This just in, Ditmars favorite 60 Beans will be wrapping up their unique dinner service this Saturday night, 11/5. While we can’t say we’re surprised, we are saddened. Our team (…)

The Paper by WHA, our first ever print publication, comes out this fall!

Come party with us this Halloween. $30 ticket includes unlimited beer selections, 2 drinks and food!

Good news, Astoria…we’re hiring! We’re looking for one awesome Head Writer to join our Astoria based team. More about what we’re looking for: + A responsible self-starter who can publish (…)