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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Photo: FLLewis/ Media City G -- Members wait in line for free lunch from In-N-Out burger truck at Burbank City Federal Credit Union June 19, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, June 19, 2014
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In-N-Out Burger giveaway in Burbank

The most popular place for lunch in the Media City today was probably the Burbank City Federal Credit Union on West Magnolia Boulevard. A large    In-N-Out truck was parked in front of the financial institution. Members were treated to a free lunch of burgers, potato chips, and drinks from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The credit union has been […]
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Friday, June 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, June 13, 2014
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Hacker attack on P.F. Chang’s restaurants

 Hackers strike again! The P.F. Chang’s restaurant chain has posted a notice on its website acknowledging  a security breach. Last Tuesday, June 10, the chain was alerted to the cyber break in by the U.S. Secret Service. “We initiated an investigation with the United States Secret Service and a team of third-party forensics experts to understand the nature and scope […]
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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Actress Eva Longoria appears at Burbank YMCA special event

Actress/producer/director, Eva Longoria, dropped by the Burbank YMCA today to host a special event. Longoria was there to encourage kids to drink more water.  Also, the event was to celebrate the donation of thousands of Brita water filter pitchers and dispensers to YMCA locations nationwide. This three-year commitment is designed to give kids participating in before and after school programs […]
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Monday, June 2, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 2, 2014
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Two new restaurants opening in Burbank today

Two new restaurants opening in Downtown Burbank today. Both are part of the growing trend in fast casual dining. Asian Box 116 East Palm Avenue, across from the AMC Theaters, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and preview party last Friday, May 30. Burbank Vice-Mayor, Bob Frutos, was on hand to lead the ribbon-cutting event. Among the locals who dropped by to […]
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Saturday, May 17, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 17, 2014
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Burbank YMCA pancake breakfast fundraiser today

 Here’s a chance to help out a good cause and have breakfast as well. The 50th annual Burbank Community YMCA pancake breakfast is today from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at 321 East Magnolia Boulevard. On the menu pancakes, sausage, fruit,  juice, and coffee. The price, $5 per person. Children under 5 eat for free. The fundraiser was launched by the support group, […]
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 13, 2014
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Free Cone Day at Haagen-Dazs shops

Sizzling temperatures expected in Burbank and most of the Southland today. The high in the Media City — at least 95. A perfect time to cool off with some free licks at Häagen-Dazs. Ice cream lovers look forward to this annual Free Cone Day. The event takes place at participating Häagen-Dazs stores from 4 p..m. to 8 p.m. Find a participating […]
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Friday, May 9, 2014
Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- Lunch crowd inside the Pizza Studio at Hollywood Way and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank May 9, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Friday, May 9, 2014
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Pizza Studio open for business in Burbank

The Pizza Studio is open for business in Burbank. Earlier in the week, the fast food restaurant announced its arrival at 3619 West Magnolia Boulevard by giving away free pizza! The pizza joint officially opened its doors yesterday in Magnolia Park, in the old Quiznos location, across the street from Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. Today, I dropped by around noon. […]
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, May 6, 2014
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Coke and Pepsi removing flame retardant chemical from drinks

   One person can make a difference. Coke and Pepsi are removing a flame retardant ingredient from their drinks in response to online petitions initiated by a Mississippi teenager. First, Sarah Kavanagh went after Pepsi for using BVO, brominated vegetable oil, in its Gatorade sports drink. BVO contains bromine, which is used in brominated flame retardant. Kavanagh’s petition got 200,000 signatures […]
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