Hookah Star Smoke Shop and Juice Bar

It’s not an enforceable law until someone gets shot

The Hookah Star Smoke Shop and Natural Juice Bar wasn’t a normal retail establishment. It wasn’t a bar either- it was a party palace, especially after 2am when normal bars closed. It’s been a sore spot for the South Park neighborhood almost as soon as it opened. Loud music, trash, and the patrons running around Read More

Hookah bar hell

When I went in to contest my property taxes on Monday, Aug 3rd, I pointed out that since 2009, my street has been disrupted by frequent police calls to 121 Bonner Street. They average about one safety force call every other week. Yet, my property values have almost doubled in 15 years- despite me making Read More