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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 9, 2014

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Universal Studios reveals more details of five year expansion plan for theme park

Universal Studios Hollywood has announced more details of an ambitious five-year expansion plan with “… revolutionary new thrill rides and expansive themed environments …” which reportedly will “radically alter the familiar footprint and landscape of The Entertainment Capital of L.A.” The expansion plan actually began in 2012 with “Transformers: The Ride—3D “and will wrap up in 2016 with the Los […]

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 8, 2014

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Shout-out to Ben & Jerry’s. It’s Free Cone Day!

A shout-out to Ben & Jerry’s for celebrating its anniversary, April 8, with Free Cone Day. The free scoops were offered up by the ice cream company on its first anniversary back in 1979. “We’ve kept it up every year since, spreading the peace, love & ice cream around the globe,” according to a statement on the company’s website. This is […]

Saturday, April 5, 2014

Photo: Pete Souza/White House -- President Obama and Burbank teacher Rebecca Mieliwocki at White House ceremony honoring state and national teachers of the year Washington DC April 24, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, April 5, 2014

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Burbank teacher named grand marshal of Burbank on Parade 2014

Another honor for Burbank top-notch teacher, Rebecca Mieliwocki. You might remember, that Mieliwocki won the National Teacher of the Year Award back in 2012. The Luther Burbank Middle School English teacher kicked off a year-long journey of celebration with a ceremony at the White House and recognition by President Obama, followed by a tour of 30 U.S. states and nine […]

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Pizza Studio opening soon in Burbank

The Quizno’s sandwich fast food outlet near the intersection of West Magnolia Boulevard and North Hollywood Way in Burbank is getting new life as a Pizza Studio. This is a high-profile location, right across from the always busy Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Despite the primo address, the Quizno’s had struggled for some time — you rarely saw more than one […]

Monday, March 31, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 31, 2014

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McDonald’s free coffee promotion kicks off today

McDonald’s is going after the morning coffee crowd. That’s probably bad news for Starbucks. In a two-week promotion, which kicks off today, McDonald is offering free small McCafé coffee to customers who visit participating outlets during breakfast hours. “This event is McDonald’s way of encouraging new guests to try McCafé coffee while giving our breakfast lovers even more reason to […]

Monday, March 24, 2014

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- A major makeover for the Taco Bell at 2425 West Magnolia Blvd. Burbank March 24, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, March 24, 2014

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What’s happening to this Taco Bell in Burbank?

A lot of chatter in town about the major construction going on at the Taco Bell 2425 West Magnolia Boulevard, between North Buena Vista and North Brighton Streets, in Burbank. Last week the restaurant was open for business, now it’s shut down and work crews are ripping out parts of the structure. I got some answers from the Burbank Building […]

Saturday, March 22, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 22, 2014

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Director Ron Howard designs doodle mugs

Academy Award winning director, Ron Howard, is showing his artistic side in a new way. Howard has designed a collection of colorful mugs to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which are for sale on Amazon.com . The art work for “Cowboy Rerun,” “Bar Scene, “Dragon Fly,” and “Highway USA” began as doodles Howard does while on the phone. […]

Friday, March 21, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 21, 2014

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Starbucks offering booze in some stores

You make soon be dropping into your favorite Starbucks for more than a cup of Joe. After promoting itself as a great place to buy coffee, the chain is now working on being your favorite happy hours place as well. As part of a new Starbucks Evenings program, some of its outlets are offering wine and beer along with a speciality […]

Sunday, February 16, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, February 16, 2014

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Photo Gallery: Three U.S. medalists get special tribute

A sweep by the U.S. in the first ever Olympic freestyle skiing slopestyle competition. Freeskiers Joss Christensen, Gus Kenworthy and Nick Goepper picked up the gold, silver, and bronze medals for the event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi last Thursday. To celebrate the historic achievement — the trio will be featured on the cover of a special edition of […]