Social media can forge relationships, improve efficiency, boost business and promote safety within the neighborhood. But not everyone is on board.

We love interacting with our neighbors on social media, and the web features so many of these virtual “front porches.” Here’s how we at the Advocate are using some of those places right now.

The Circus Freaks’ weekly, experimental theater event welcomes all kinds of acts. “It’s a therapy session for adults,” says Russ Sharek.

What Whole Foods’ impending departure could mean for one of the oldest shopping centers in Far North Dallas.

Vietnam native Anh Vo knew nothing about Jewish food before taking over Cindi’s NY Deli in 1989. Now few delis can match her matzo ball soup.

Phil Krampetz and Kyle Stewart share their love of tea through The Cultured Cup, which is no quick-sip-and-go kind of place.

Each month, the Advocate talks with District 12 council member Sandy Greyson about issues being discussed Downtown and how they affect Far North Dallas. This month’s discussion: Complete Streets.

A selection of live music, wine tastings, social events and other dining events in the neighborhood.

Original Pancake House has relocated to a new building that faces Belt Line in the Village on the Parkway shopping center. The breakfast spot didn’t move far; the former location was just across the parking lot.

This month we talk with Neighborhood Police Officer Lizette Adams, and we take a closer look at a Far North Dallas vehicle burglary.

We admit: The audio on this thing is truly awful. And we introduced the podcast with a song. It’s supposed to be funny, but we have a weird sense of humor. We had fun with the podcasts in those days, because we were pretty sure that none of you listened.

Lilian Garcia-Roig presents her landscape painting exhibit “Solid Fluidity” at Valley House Gallery & Sculpture Garden with an opening reception.