> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.albanyscanner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Albany Today, Sept. 16 - URL: https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/17/newsletters/albany-today-sept-16-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-17T00:00:57.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-17T00:00:56.000Z - Description: Stroll photo gallery; Culture Circuit. - Author: Editor's desk - Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters We've just published our Solano Stroll gallery, featuring photos from our readers. [Solano Stroll at 50: A day in picturesFeatured reader photos capture the longtime Albany and Berkeley street festival — and our editor’s first Stroll.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-5f72fd4d-123f-471f-9896-f8b26bea7ee9.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/jayrussell3-b3644a1a-686f-4eb3-8034-48ee4a475d59.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/16/community/solano-stroll-50th-anniversary-photo-gallery/) Plus: From environmental storytelling and fall equinox jazz to cartoonists, experimental rock and Black sonic traditions, there’s plenty to explore in this week’s arts roundup from Andrew Gilbert. [The Culture Circuit, Sept. 17-22What to do this week in Albany, Berkeley and around the East Bay.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-fc918299-bd13-4bb4-87ce-f017ebcaaa38.png)Albany ScannerAndrew Gilbert![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Dirty-Cello--photo-by-Fre--de--ric-Aube---ebeee42e-ece7-4001-b4e6-37fef8da8de8.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/16/culture-circuit/culture-circuit-events-guide-sept-16-2026/) [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/double-down-icon.png)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) When you support Albany Scanner, you help make local news available to everyone. Double down through Sept. 30, when every first-time gift is matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000\. [****Double your impact →**](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) [Double Down On Albany News ](https://www.albanyscanner.com/support/) ## In other news The [Albany Senior Center is hosting an open house](https://www.albanyca.gov/News-Articles/2026/Announcements/Senior-Center-Programs-and-Services-Open-House?ref=albanyscanner.com) Thursday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees can learn more about the center's recreation activities, wellness programs and support resources, and pick up a free bagged lunch. And an update from the Harrison Street encampment on the Albany border. [Watch: City crews clear Berkeley homeless campHeavy equipment rolled in Wednesday as the Harrison Street encampment closure continued.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-7aa46060-f80d-43ef-a6a0-e4bed3773b6e.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/Photo-Sep-16-2026--10-33-36-AM-6503552b-0efb-44be-8dce-9637f1f9d9cb.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/09/16/community/video-city-crews-harrison-homeless-camp/?ref=albanyscanner.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/2026/09/google_preferred_source_badge_dark_en-1.png)](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=albanyscanner.com&ref=albanyscanner.com) ## In case you missed it [After nearly 80 years, Flowerland marquee needs helpRestoring the marquee requires a new foundation, permits and earthquake upgrades. A community fundraiser is underway.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-8ca224a5-6ce0-445b-8631-8c2833c3401b.png)Albany ScannerKaren Sorensen![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/800468823_18625175344012191_4443455976675081965_n-dde7bd6b-26b2-4f16-a693-ec5a86a04301.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/15/community/after-nearly-80-years-flowerland-marquee-needs-help/) [Eunice Gourmet owner plans new Solano Avenue cafeAlbany’s Eunice Gourmet Cafe has been a Solano Avenue fixture since 1998.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/icon/alb-scanner-orange-55ed1a9b-3d29-448a-af2f-68b5cedf281e.png)Albany ScannerAllyson Aleksey![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b5/b0/b5b0b7ec-798c-4cb6-ab42-472b59c05589/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_3717-99f63f21-046b-4181-afd3-e21163441066.jpg)](https://www.albanyscanner.com/2026/09/14/community/eunice-gourmet-owner-plans-new-solano-avenue-cafe/) Share [photos, video and tips](https://www.albanyscanner.com/tips/) with Albany Scanner. **Read [ more stories](https://www.albanyscanner.com/archive/) • Learn [about us](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/) • 👋 Follow us on [social media](https://www.albanyscanner.com/about/#social-media)** --- *P.S. 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