A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including posts about the closure of Mars Bar and the opening of Jane’s Sweet Buns.

Khristopher J. Brooks and Todd Olmstead gauge the reaction of locals – on the street and online – to the sudden closure of Mars Bar.

The State Liquor Authority Committee of Community Board 3 Monday night endorsed the transfer of the liquor license at Banjo Jim’s, the popular bluegrass bar on Avenue C.

Health Department officials have confirmed that they ordered the closure of Mars Bar earlier today because of a litany of health code violations.

With the wrecking ball already hanging over its head, Mars Bar was apparently forced to close by the authorities earlier today.

The photography of Adrian Fussell.

The Local’s Meghan Keneally on neighborhood reaction to the application for a liquor license transfer at Banjo Jim’s.

Brendan Bernhard, a community contributor to The Local, offers his latest installment of would-be messages from the East Village, in 140 characters or less.

The Local’s Meghan Keneally reports on some of the East Villagers who are running for seats on the New York County Democratic Committee.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about two recent reports on Mars Bar and a range of new breakfast options in the neighborhood.

The photography of Scott Lynch.

Angela Cravens, a community contributor to The Local East Village, interviews the comedian Rachel Dratch.

The authorities have issued an alert for a suspect in an attempted bank robbery on Second Avenue earlier this week.

The Local’s Ian Duncan reports on Donald Capoccia, the developer behind the new construction project 11-17 Second Avenue – the current home of Mars Bar.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.

The photography of Vivienne Gucwa.

Readers share their reflections on the death of Ray Deter.

In a multimedia presentation featuring archival footage, The Local’s Josh Davis examines the lives of Paul and Monica Shay – key organizers in the East Village squatters movement of the 80’s and 90’s who were among five people shot in Pennsylvania July 2.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about restaurant specials in honor of Bastille Day and the aftermath of Wednesday’s rainstorm.