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Dodging Tour Buses and Hanging Out at Whole Foods in Fairfax

  Laura, Brian, and Dean have lived in the Fairfax District (which they also consider the Miracle Mile) for three years. I conducted an interview with them over delicious soup and chicken pot pie at Simple Things Sandwich and Pie Shop on 3rd Street. How long have you lived here? All: About 3 years Can [...]

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Dangerous Driving and Scenic Sights on LA’s Arroyo Seco Parkway

The Arroyo Seco Parkway, the Pasadena Freeway, State Route 110—call it what you want, but it’ll still be the most treacherous road you’ve ever driven. Although this freeway has a notoriously high accident rate, it’s also jam-packed with historic goodies and natural scenery, making it one of LA’s most legendary landmarks. Built in 1940 to [...]

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Eagle Rock: a cozy place to get your art on

Meagan is the Public Relations Coordinator at the Center for the Arts at Eagle Rock, as well as a long-time Eagle Rock resident. In this interview, Meagan reveals some of her favorite spots and what makes Eagle Rock such an appealing place to live. How long have you lived here? I lived in Eagle Rock [...]

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Local Real Estate Expert Gives the Low-Down on Highland Park

Michael is a lifelong Los Angeles resident and real estate agent in the Northeast LA region. He currently lives in Studio City, but spends most of his days roaming the streets of local neighborhoods, fixing up historic homes, and figuring out the best public transit routes in LA. Michael works for Extraordinary Real Estate, based [...]

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Mission Impossible: Mastering LA Transit

For visitors and veterans alike, getting around in LA may seem nothing short of impossible. This city is a labyrinth of congested freeways and winding roads—it requires some serious skills to navigate. We’ve put together some strategic tips designed to make you an LA transit master. Mission: Get from Point A to Point B in [...]

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This Week’s Newsletter: Top Nabes for Artists Nationwide

New York: Neighborhood Spotlight on Bowery Los Angeles: Neighborhood Spotlight on Silver Lake Seattle: Neighborhood Spotlight on Columbia Cit San Francisco: Neighborhood Spotlight on Forest Hill Chicago: Neighborhood Spotlight on Oak Park Boston: Neighborhood Spotlight on Fenway Austin: Neighborhood Spotlight on RMMA

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Kirkwood: Love Thy Neighbor

Kirkwood is a fast growing in-town neighborhood in eastern Atlanta, but it’s not just known for the gentrification that’s taking [...]

Oakland’s Hidden Gem

Crocker Highlands is tucked away in the hilly folds of Oakland–artists, musicians and parents alike live here. Patrick, a journalist/artist [...]

The BeltLine Project—Atlanta’s Next Olympic Moment

When you first hear its name, the BeltLine already sounds confusing.  Are we talking about watching our weight?  Is this [...]

Dangerous Driving and Scenic Sights on LA’s Arroyo Seco Parkway

The Arroyo Seco Parkway, the Pasadena Freeway, State Route 110—call it what you want, but it’ll still be the most [...]

What’s up with East Williamsburg? A local tells us perks and downfalls

A recent transplant (she used to be in Williamsburg proper) and owner of a handbag company, Shira gives us the [...]

Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar

Lessons From Your Neighborhood Dive Bar

Objectively speaking, there’s not much to love about dive bars—most are dingy, dark and have a lousy drink selection. But [...]