Freedom of summer just passed; what was the best song?
As we emerge from the dog days of the season, it’s unavoidable: we must anoint this year’s Song of the Summer. It’s our civic duty, like voting in the midterms. […]
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What’s all the hubbub about the DSA?
By Jon Vein The Democratic Socialists of America is having a moment. Once a relatively small organization on the margins of American politics, DSA now claims roughly 100,000 members and […]
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Local history excursions make school subjects come to life
Students heading back to school might need some encouragement to set aside the looser structure of summer days and buckle down with books and paper-writing. A fun way for parents […]
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Historical Society’s meeting starts with special speaker
By Nona Sue Friedman The Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society really knows how to jazz up what could be a mundane annual meeting. The evening began at Tracey Goessel’s […]
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Rep. Laura Friedman visits Black-owned BBQ joint
Freshman Congresswoman Laura Friedman visited Bludso’s BBQ restaurant Aug. 4 in honor of National Black Business Month. Kevin Bludso, the restaurant’s owner, sat down with the congresswoman at 609 N. […]
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Projects to change shape of Miracle Mile
Three multistory, sky high developments are poised to change the vertical shape of Miracle Mile forever—if approved. While all three projects are a ways off—pending public hearings, permits, appeals and […]
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YMCA club soirée soars to all new heights
The 4th annual Anderson Munger Family YMCA Summer Soirée was held Aug. 14, under the usual perfect summer evening skies on the YMCA rooftop. Hundreds of people, including board members, […]
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A slippery argument: Are seed oils toxic?
One of the many things “health-conscious” communities seem to be voicing concern about is the effects of “seed oils” on our health. Several different prominent wellness influencers on social media […]
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Peacocks and piña coladas: Route 66 is right here in L.A.
By Mara Fisher If ever a road was loved, it’s Route 66. The “Main Street of America” turns 100 this year, marking a century of defining how Americans travel while […]
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Larchmont Charter moves to its new Hollywood campus
By Nona Sue Friedman All hands were on deck to get the new Larchmont Charter School Hollywood campus ready for the start of the school year. With more than 600 […]
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