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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G-- The line at Burbank Porto's Bakery and Cafe before 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, February 11, 2016
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Shout out to Porto’s in Burbank

Shout out to Burbank’s Porto’s for topping one of the most prestigious lists around. The wonderfully tasty desserts and other food items on the menu got Porto’s ranked number one on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2016. These “businesses that rank so highly in the Yelp community’s opinion that they have earned the status of must […]
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Friday, January 15, 2016
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Crowds packed the sidewalks on "Ladies & Gents Night Out" on Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank July 31, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 15, 2016
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New rules for Burbank’s “Ladies & Gents Night Out”

The popular “Ladies & Gents Night Out” event in Burbank’s Magnolia Park is returning this month, but with some major changes. Earlier this week, the Magnolia Park Merchants Association sent out an email to shop owners and businesses in the affected area, announcing new rules, which are the result of a series of meetings between members of the association and […]
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Some of the Holiday Baskets delivered to needy families in Burbank December 12, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 16, 2015
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550 Holiday Baskets delivered, more than 100 bikes needed

Around 550 families are enjoying some holiday cheer thanks to a huge effort by hundreds of volunteers in Burbank. Last Saturday from a staging area at George Washington Elementary School over on North Lincoln Street, weeks of food collection and donations culminated with the delivered of Holiday Baskets to eligible families with children. Earlier this week at the Burbank City Council […]
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Monday, December 7, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, December 7, 2015
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Bikes urgently needed for Burbank Holiday Basket Program

An urgent call went out in Burbank today for 150 bicycles for some hopeful kids. Former Burbank City Council member/volunteer, Dave Golonski, made the plea at today’s Burbank Coordinating Council meeting/luncheon at the Little White Chapel on North Avon Street here in B-town. During an update on the annual Holiday Basket Program, Golonski announced the BCC had received requests for […]
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Holiday in the Park 2015 poster
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 20, 2015
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Burbank’s Magnolia Park presents Holiday in the Park

A holiday tradition in Burbank’s Magnolia Park this evening. More than 70 businesses, organizations, and stores have joined forces for the celebration along a stretch of Magnolia Boulevard and Hollywood Way. Visitors are invited to come out to shop, eat, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Oh, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there, too! Also, they will be accepting donations […]
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Friday, November 13, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Shopper leaves Fresh & Easy 1615 West Verdugo Ave. Burbank on the last day of business November 13, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 13, 2015
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Fresh & Easy closing all stores on Friday the 13th

No last-minute reprieve for the Fresh & Easy grocery chain, the latest victim of the very competitive U.S. market. After the company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy at the end of last month, all the stores are being closed — today is the last day. Over the past couple of weeks, prices have been slashed until now the discounts are […]
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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Smart & Final puts in a bid for Haggen store in Burbank

The future is looking brighter for the Haggen grocery store at 3830 West Verdugo Avenue in Burbank. This is one of the around 100 stores Haggen is selling off in an effort to right its struggling company, which filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in early September. Last month, Haggen announced Gelson’s had stepped up with an offer for Eight stores […]
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Thursday, November 5, 2015
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill to open at 101 North 1st Street Burbank November 4, 2015
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, November 5, 2015
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Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill opening in Burbank

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is coming to Burbank. Renovation is underway for the new restaurant at the old location of the Elephant Bar 101 North 1st street, which closed a few months ago. Wood Ranch has several locations throughout the Southland including Valencia, Northridge, Chino Hills and at The Grove in Los Angeles. Here’s a description of the chain’s […]
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