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11:52am
Wed, May 22 2013

Memorial Day weekend in DTLA: Beers, yoga and outdoor everything

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If you're not bbq-ing on your own rooftop this long weekend, there's plenty of public parties in DTLA to get you in the holiday spirit. Events start Friday with Grand Park's free yoga, and continue through Monday.

12:19pm
Tue, May 21 2013

Skid Row shelter to be named Calif. Nonprofit of the Year

The Downtown Women's Center has been in Skid Row for 35 years, providing shelter, educational programs, meals and medical services. On Wednesday, the organization will be named Nonprofit of the Year by the Governor's office.

10:17am
Thu, May 16 2013

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

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.

3:44pm
Tue, May 14 2013

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

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.

10:05am
Tue, May 14 2013

Indian gastropub now open for dinner in DTLA

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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.

10:38am
Fri, May 3 2013

Urban Outfitters to open in Rialto Theatre, restore marquee

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.

9:50am
Thu, May 2 2013

Metro releases four possible plans for Union Station redesign; asks for public input

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Metro is constructing a long term plan for Union Station that will include adding a new concourse, making way for the high speed rail and making the station more accesible to its commuters.

9:52am
Wed, May 1 2013

Grand Park kicks off summer with musical 'Sunday Sessions'

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.

1:34pm
Tue, Apr 30 2013

May Day rally to shut down DTLA streets tomorrow

Wednesday is the annual May Day parade that winds through downtown L.A. in celebration of International Workers' Day. This massive demonstration has become a forum for many causes; from LGBT rights to the Occupy movement.

12:46pm
Mon, Apr 29 2013

DTLA Girl Scout troop made official; still seeking mentors for girls

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Downtown's newest — and only — Girl Scout group has received their official number troop number. But now they're looking for mentors (parents or otherwise) that will volunteer to work with some of the teens in the program.

3:17pm
Thu, Apr 25 2013

'Etsy'-type flea market, food fest to begin in Historic Core this summer

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Starting in July, a monthly flea market featuring food trucks and local designers will take over four parking lots in DTLA. Organizers say there will be up to 400 vendors selling new and vintage goods.

8:32am
Thu, Apr 25 2013

Pazzo Gelato continues to head east with new DTLA location

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The gelato maker continues its expansion eastward, adding a Figat7th location to its chain of three stores that includes locations in Echo Park and Silver Lake.