Bronx’s Science Fair Sparks in Pelham Bay

Pelham Bay fizzed last night with the Bronx’s Science Fair, igniting NYC’s spring at a park hall. Student Mia Chen demoed circuits as 200 gawked, a $10 ticket fest of beakers. It’s borough brains—pure BX vibe, experiments hot. A kid lit a bulb; a pro judged a fan. ‘Bronx learns—this is it,’ Chen says, wiring boards. The room turned lab.

The fair’s fresh—April 1’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing booths by noon. Chen’s a Soundview whiz; last night’s crowd hit max—sparks flew. A latecomer nabbed a spot; smoke wafted—NYC grit glowed. Awards hit 10—science ruled. #BronxScienceFair trended; Queens wants a flask.

Some griped—’Too messy,’ sniped a parent, dodging spills. Fumes stung—vents opened; fun held. A rival’s pitching a Mott Haven fair, splitting goggles. Still, 300 stayed—tests reigned. Pelham Bay’s never sparked so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a park if spring bites. ‘NYC’s minds—this fires ‘em,’ she says, packing kits. The fair’s a Bronx win—grit meets geek. It’s a science rush; catch the next. Bring a coat—sparks call.