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.

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

“I made a promise to him that I would make a movie” about the 492nd Bomb Group, Alex Mena said. He expects ‘Crew 713′ to be finished next year.

Henk’s deli known for its black forest cakes and sausages, but the cozy European-style café also is a prime spot for Dutch, German and Swiss soups.

M Streets neighbor Brian Linder’s game allows kids to choose a character, and as they check chores off a list their parents make, they level up.

Cheap wine is more popular than ever, but the wine industry — and especially the wine writing part of it — seems to resent cheap wine more than ever.

Who says eating is just about the mechanics of chewing and swallowing? We’ve got three fun, neighborhood dining-out experiences to try.

She’s the voice of the “Hot Pockets” jingle and other commercials, he’s a member of countless bands, and the musicians both perform in Band of Puppets.

Alexander Gustave Tollen’s portraits are known as Gustave’s dogs and they’re wildly popular. One recently sold for $600 at an auction benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tollen works from pictures, but he likes to spend time with the dog in person as well.

“I want to make it big,” says the 21-year-old White Rock resident with a laugh. The question, “What are your hopes for the future?” was admittedly a silly one.