Happy Anniversary, CliffDwellers! It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a whole year since our first issue of CliffDweller Magazine was published. We feel so privileged to represent our wonderful community through the magazine, and we want to thank you sincerely for your outpouring of support for what we do.… more

From 1887 to 1956, the familiar ding of streetcars sounded off in the streets of Oak Cliff. At the height of the streetcar system, Oak Cliff boasted more than 20 miles of track. Then, against the wishes of many Oak Cliff residents, the city of Dallas abandoned the streetcars for … more

It’s really summer now, complete with sun-freckled faces, mosquito-bitten legs and evenings at the pool. And for me at least, that also means lots of trips to visit grandparents and cousins.

Traveling with a child was never something I wanted to do, but lately it has become an extremely regular … more

It’s a weekday and people come dressed in business suits, in shorts, in paint-spattered work clothes. All want a sweet respite from the heat. A young man orders “cherry and whatever.” Lee laughs, “He’s always let me pick the whatever. I used to pick both flavors until he got hooked … more

When American people think of Africa, their view of the continent can often be negative. Images of poverty, famine, wars, and AIDS gathered from television news programs fill their minds. Bandele Tyehima, a.k.a. “Brother Bandele,” of the Pan-African Connection seeks to change that by showcasing Africa’s positive contributions to humankind.… more

It’s Labor Day soon – which is about my favorite holiday of the year. No pressure. No stuff to buy. No special clothing to wear. No need to hang out with your family unless you just want to. And since, for many of us, school has just started or is … more

Happy First Anniversary, CliffDweller! And, happy new school-year to the rest of us. Let our annual closet-cleaning ritual begin. As the dawn of another school year approaches, we’re overcome with an irresistible urge to organize our lives… by organizing our kids’ closets.

We relish getting rid of clothes that no … more

Melody Townsel
runs her own PR firm here in town, but more proudly boasts being the mother of “the world’s most beautiful, talented and tolerant 7-year-old.” Townsel is a ridiculously accomplished writer, and yet still finds time to bring us the news around the Cliff.

Andrea Roberts
made her professional … more

I’m the kind of guy that gets caught up in the hype of new products. Marketers refer to me as an “early adapter.” But really, I’m just a gadget guy. Needless to say, I was all caught up in the release of the iPhone. I followed the stories in the … more