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Eagle Rock groups push to revive Sylvan Amphitheater
The Sylvan Amphitheater, located at 1840 Yosemite Drive, is an outdoor theater built in 1931, according to The Eagle Rock Historical Society. According to...
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Yaro Roastroom will invite patrons to stay awhile
Yaro Roastroom will open in Glassell Park at 2857 W. Ave. 35, in November or December 2026, according to co-owner Melanie Moradi. Moradi owns...
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ART on Fig. brings drama and dance to Eagle Rock
Arroyo Repertory Theatre (ART), a community theater organization, and Lumina Academy of Dance, a dance studio in Pasadena, moved to 7330 N. Figueroa St....
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LA Más fights to keep working-class families in Northeast LA
LA Más was established in 2012 as an urban design nonprofit supporting communities across Northeast LA (NELA). Miguel Ramos, director of community economies at LA...
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During Spring, religious community flourishes in NELA
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Temple Beth Israel of Highland Park stands empty as Rabbi Alex Weisz clears away five large balloons from in front of the Ark. The...
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York Manor Market elevates ‘community togetherness’ through creativity
The York Manor has nestled on the corner of York and 49th Street since its construction in 1913. Originally a Methodist congregation, the Manor...
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NELA residents reflect on the effects of the Regional Connector Project
The Regional Connector Project was completed June 16, 2023, bringing together the L (Gold), A (Blue), E (Expo), B (Red) and D (Purple) lines at...
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“We cater to the old neighborhood”: Baller Hardware’s story offers insight into the pulse of Highland Park
On York Boulevard, Baller Hardware has acted as a cornerstone to the Highland Park community since its opening three years ago. The family-owned hardware...
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Highland Theatre closure sparks community mourning and hope for resurrection
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Feb. 29, five days before its 99th anniversary, the Highland Theatre closed its doors indefinitely. Since then, graffiti has appeared on the theater's marquee,...
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USC Street Medicine teams treat the homeless one patient at a time
In 2018, USC Street Medicine Founders Brett Feldman and Dr. Jehni Robinson took on one of LA’s greatest obstacles: healthcare for its unsheltered homeless...
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Get-Out-The-Vote event at The Oinkster encourages civic participation for the Filipino community
With promises of free ube shakes, Filipino merienda, music and vintage cars, Democratic primary candidate for Assembly member for the 52nd district of California...
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Mysterious Pillarhenge project continues to confound, even as development moves ahead
After 20 years, Vanos Architecture, an LA-based firm, along with a new property owner, will accomplish what many thought was impossible: develop Pillarhenge, a...
