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Fri, May 25 2012
Sweet sustainability: Bicycle-powered ice cream maker comes to DTLA
Edward Belden cranks out creative ice cream flavors on his one-of-a-kind bike, and plans to open a small retail store in Downtown this coming summer.
Fri, May 25 2012
Eat.Drink.Americano opens in Arts District with 'American history' - inspired food
The new gastropub opens where Café Metropol used to be. "With Metropol, there was always a welcoming mom and pop feel," said Americano owner Michael Burke. "That's what I want to embrace with Eat.Drink.Americano."
Thu, May 24 2012
All signs point to fascinating Downtown signs
The Fashion District of Los Angeles and Santee Alley are key shopping spots for consumers. With so many stores, however, come some strange store names.
Thu, May 24 2012
Last Remaining Seats kicks off next week with 'Paper Moon'
The annual summertime event that brings classic movies into Downtown's old movie palaces, begins next Wednesday and will continue through the end of June.
Wed, May 23 2012
Viva LA Live: Latin music festival comes to Downtown this weekend
A three-day block party at L.A. Live will highlight Latin music and culture. Each night of the memorial day weekend bash will end with concerts at Club Nokia and Nokia Theater.
Wed, May 23 2012
LA City Council approves proposal to ban plastic bags at LA grocery stores
— 3 CommentsIn a 13 to 1 vote, the L.A. City Council approved a proposal to ban the use of plastic bags in Los Angeles supermarkets. A 10-cent charge per paper bag will also go into effect if an ordinance is adopted.
Wed, May 23 2012
LA City Council to vote on banning plastic bags; charging for paper ones
L.A. City Council votes today on an ordinance that may ban plastic bags in the city. If passed, L.A. will become the largest city in CA to enact such a measure.
Tue, May 22 2012
LA Kings defeat Phoenix Coyotes 4-3 in OT to advance to Stanley Cup finals
— 1 CommentStaples Center will be the home to some Stanley Cup finals hockey thanks to an overtime win by the Kings in Arizona Tuesday.
Tue, May 22 2012
Community uses guerrilla gardening to spruce up Skid Row
Skid Row activists say they want to fix the gray that's everywhere in this Downtown neighborhood, and they're using plants to do it.
Tue, May 22 2012
Italian American museum moves in next door to Olvera Street
A new Italian American museum is slated to open inside Downtown's Italian Hall in 2013.
Tue, May 22 2012
Wilshire Grand to be replaced with 70-floor, $1 billion luxury hotel
— 2 CommentsDowntown's Wilshire Grand will soon be demolished and a luxury hotel will take its place. The new skyscraper will be the second tallest building in the Southland -- coming in close behind its DTLA neighbor, the US Bank building.
Mon, May 21 2012
Stiff competition in the Downtown mannequin business
Mannequin and display stores on San Pedro Street serve a niche crowd with dwindling numbers.
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