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30 new DTLA surveillance cameras set to launch at the end of the month

By Hayley Fox — Thursday

LAPD's Central Division is working with a contractor to install cameras in Skid Row, the Fashion District and the Historic Core. Police Capt. Horace Frank said all 30 of them should be up-and-running by the end of the month.

News

LA Bike Week round-up: Group rides and giveaways celebrate cycling all week

By Hayley Fox
Tuesday

Metro's Bike Week began Monday and continues through the weekend in an attempt to encourage more Angelenos to pick up their two wheels and ride -- if only for one week a year.

Food/Nightlife

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Indian gastropub now open for dinner in DTLA

By Hayley Fox
Tuesday

Run buy a father and son, Badmaash restaurant is now serving Indian street food in DTLA. Menu items include the Spicy Lamb Burger, Crispy Tamarind Glazed Pork Belly and Chicken Tikka Masala Poutine.

Development

Urban Outfitters to open in Rialto Theatre, restore marquee

By Hayley Fox
May 03, 2013

Although there were murmurings last year of the retailers move to Downtown, Urban Outfitters has made it official; they will be the newest retailer to set up shop on Broadway. Councilman José Huizar's made an official announcement yesterday.

Arts/Culture

Grand Park kicks off summer with musical 'Sunday Sessions'

By Hayley Fox
May 01, 2013

Downtown's summer calendar is beginning to fill up, as Grand Park announces a monthly Sunday performance series featuring DJs, a full bar and food trucks. It's B-Y-O picnic supplies and the party goes until 10 p.m.

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Residents disgusted after woman's body found in hotel water tank

LA Times

Residents of a downtown L.A. hotel expressed shock after police said the body of a woman was found inside a rooftop water tank. Police said that a Canadian woman who was last seen at a downtown Los Angeles hotel almost...

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"If you go into business with someone, make sure you have an exit plan. And an entrance plan. William Chick didn't have either, and it probably cost him millions. "

PHOTOS: 'Frozen wing' of downtown LA's Alexandria Hotel to be opened after almost 75 years

KPCC

The hotel wing he built in downtown LA has been closed off for 74 years; only now is a developer working on unsealing this time capsule from 1938.

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Major mixed-use plan announced for fashion district downtown

LA Times

Ambitious plans have been unveiled for a 3.3-million-square-foot development that would bring a college, hotel, offices and apartments to the fashion district of downtown Los Angeles.

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Hug it out, bro

Man Aims To Set World Record Of 10K Hugs In 24 Hours In Downtown L.A. Today

LAist

Timed appropriately with National Hug Day, a local man is hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for most hugs given during a 24-hour period today. The hugs don't only benefit the embraced, they also benefit a nonprofit dedicated to children battling

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