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FIDM Scholarship Store discounts clothes to aid students
By Rachel Garcia — August 07, 2012
The shop operates on the premise that 75 percent of items cost less than $10 - hardly the arm and a leg that many stores charge. But don't be shocked if you see a box marked "Body Parts".
Emily Chu
Unexpected Downtown lofts: Living above the Orpheum Theatre
By Emily Chu — August 06, 2012 — 2 Comments
It might be surprising to hear that somebody (not to mention dozens of other tenants) occupies the 37 units above the Orpheum. For resident Renee Hambley, the Orpheum is the most recent stop on a lifelong tour of settling down.
Do Not Disturb: Most DTLA hotel pools are for paying guests only
By Emily Chu — July 20, 2012 — 2 Comments
The Standard hotel is the only major Downtown hotel that allows the public access to its rooftop pool -- but it may come at a price.
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Downtown dog event attracts hundreds of pooches and their owners
By Michael Katz — July 12, 2012
“We wanted to create an event that made you feel welcome and made your dog feel welcome," said Carol Schatz, who helped organize Downtown Dog Day Afternoon that took place Wednesday.
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Slurpee's sweet deal draws downtowners to 7-Eleven
By Kylie Reynolds — July 11, 2012 — 5 Comments
The three 7-Eleven locations in DTLA are giving out free Slurpees on Wednesday for the convenience store's 85th birthday.
Emily Chu
Coolest pool in DTLA attracts Victoria's Secret models and superheroes
By Emily Chu — July 11, 2012 — 3 Comments
At the intersection of Broadway and 9th, the Eastern building is one of Downtown's most recognizable locations. Its Art Deco architecture is only outshone by its pool with a view.
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Canine mixer welcomes Downtown Dogs only (and their humans)
By Hayley Fox — July 10, 2012
The Wednesday evening event is held on the plaza at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. True-blue Dodger Dogs will be sold at the event -- "only to humans, not to the dogs."
Rachel Garcia
New weekly farmers' market begins on 5th Street this weekend
By Rachel Garcia — July 06, 2012 — 1 Comment
The new Downtown farmers' market will host 15 to 20 vendors who will offer produce, baked goods, grass-fed beef and more. Fifth Street between Spring and Broadway will be closed off for the event, which will be open Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Emily Chu
Street Finds: Six Downtowners dressed better than you
By Emily Chu — July 05, 2012 — 1 Comment
In this edition of Street Finds, we captured the best of Downtown fashion around Spring Street. We looked for the most original, the most confident, and the most inspiring. Meet some of Downtown's most stylish people.
Flickr via Rampant. Gaffer
Fireworks, pool parties and rooftops for a happy July 4th
By Hayley Fox — July 03, 2012
While 4th of July firework displays are in short supply in Downtown, it only takes a quick trip (or a well-placed rooftop) to see professional shows in the area.
Emily Chu
Pet-friendly apartments, businesses attract dog-owners to Downtown
By Emily Chu — June 29, 2012 — 1 Comment
Developers and longstanding businesses are adopting pet-friendly policies to attract a specific demographic, and Downtown's rapidly growing dog population suggests that this approach is working.
Downtowners claim to be creative, but not wealthy in response to new survey
By Omar Shamout — June 21, 2012
A new Arts District survey revealed that most area residents are wealthy, educated and creative. We decided to find out for ourselves what people think of "Downtowners" -- and discovered some disagreements with the survey's findings.
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