Despite some sloppy business practices and resulting financial difficulties, the much-beloved coffee shop cum community gathering place Vox Pop will live to host another open mike night. The Ditmas Park blog reported an update from the current manager of the place. All it took was 172 local people coughing up $50 a pop (sorry, couldn’t resist) to get the coffee beans grinding again:

Against what seemed that impossible odds, in a time of economic struggle for us all, our friends and neighbors came together to raise the funds needed to save this important anchor in our neighborhood. This action embodies the spirit that is Vox Pop — The Voice of the People. And that voice was heard loud and clear. It is important to us all that we have a place that supports the arts and music and local, organic menu selections. A place for friends and neighbors to gather, meet and share.

We thought the place was $29,000 in the hole, so we’re not sure how 172 x $50 gets them there, but glad to hear it!
Ryan: ‘Vox Pop Will Survive’ [Ditmas Park Blog]
Vox Pop Responds, Plans Town Hall Meeting [Brownstoner]
Vox Pop Teeters On The Edge [Brownstoner]
Photo by cck