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Saturday, August 31, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Crowds on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank for "Ladies Night Out" August 30, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 31, 2013
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Photo Gallery: “Ladies Night Out” attracts crowds to Magnolia Park

“Ladies Night Out” drew crowds to a business section of Magnolia Park last night.  The weather very warm and humid —  still they came to stroll the Magnolia Boulevard sidewalks  from Hollywood Way to Florence Street. Visitors were greeted by a variety of food trucks, musicians,  and local vendors. Also,  more than 30 stores, along this street were open during […]
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 29, 2013
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“Ladies Night Out” — Friday night party in Magnolia Park

Magnolia Park in Burbank is getting ready for its monthly street party, “Ladies Night Out.” This Friday night affair is to “… celebrate small businesses and the customers that keep us thriving,” according to the Ladies Night Out Burbank website. Started back in 2010 by women’s clothing boutique, Encore Nouveau, “Ladies Night Out” has expanded to include numerous shops and businesses […]
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Thursday, August 1, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 1, 2013
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Starbucks opens a reserve store in Burbank

There’s a new Starbucks Coffee in Burbank. The new store at West Olive and West Verdugo Avenues is a week old today. Store manager, Kate Kevorkian, says the reaction from the public  has been “wonderful” and there’s ” a lot of excitement” about the store. For many years, this location was the home of Theresa’s Family Restaurant. Back in the […]
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Saturday, July 13, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Romancing the Bean cafe 3413 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank July 11, 2013
By Janet Strong Saturday, July 13, 2013
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A Strong View: Romancing the Bean

Romancing the Bean. This little place has the best coffee.  They have a large variety including specialty coffees.  Also, the quiche is delicious, the blueberry muffins are divine. Their menu is uniquely chosen with a little bit of something for ever taste. They have pressed Sammy’s, (aged white cheddar, taleggio, blue cheese, mayo on walnut raisin bread) – if you love […]
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Friday, July 12, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- The new reusable bag from Smart & Final Extra at 1855 West Glenoaks Boulevard, Glendale
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 12, 2013
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City Buzz: Plastic carryout bags banned in Glendale. Is Burbank next?

Forget your reusable grocery bag and you’re going to pay extra to get a carryout sack for your purchases at some retailers in nearby Glendale now. It’s part of a strict plastic bag ban ordinance, which is being rolled out in two stages. The new ordinance is listed on the City of Glendale website. Here’s the first phase: “Beginning July […]
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Friday, July 12, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, July 12, 2013
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Photo Shot: Popular Southland hot spot

The Olvera Street marketplace in Downtown Los Angeles is always a festive spot to visit — even on hot summer days. A lot of things to see, nice restaurants to eat in, and if you are lucky, free entertainment by street musicians.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Saraya Thai Cuisine 1439 West Olive Avenue, Burbank May 16, 2013
By Janet Strong Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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A Strong View: Saraya best Thai food in Burbank

  SARAYA THAI CUISINE  1439 West Olive Ave. Burbank, CA. 91506  (818) 846-1244 Saraya Thai Cuisine is a nice place to dine anytime. This little Thai café offers a variety of delicious entrees as well as appetizers and deserts. It is small, clean and comfortable. The drinking water they serve to customers here is fresh and tasteful. Many restaurants, when you ask […]
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Friday, June 14, 2013
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Hundreds of Burbank City Federal Credit Union members lined up on Magnolia Boulevard to get a free In-N-Out burger in Burbank June 14, 2013
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 14, 2013
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Free In-N-Out burgers in Burbank

The Burbank City Federal Credit Union provided a free lunch to hundreds of its members between 11-and 2 p.m.today. Folks lined up in front of the building to get one of those juicy In-N-Out burgers, chips, and a drink. I spoke with two members of the credit union marketing team, Eric Foster and Joanna Tomlinson, about the event. Tomlinson told […]
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