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Saturday, November 2, 2024
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, November 2, 2024
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans celebrate World Series win

The 2024 World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are probably still on cloud nine after the November first rousing victory parade and rally. In Downtown Los Angeles, a crowd estimated at over 200,000 watched and cheered seven open top double deck buses filled with Dodger players, their families, coaching staff,  and front office types like team co-owner basketball […]
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 21, 2016
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Johnny Carson Park grand reopening celebration today

A major bash planned this evening at Johnny Carson Park. The grand re-opening celebration is set for the 5-8 p.m. with free food, giveaways, face painting, music, and even a kids zone for the little ones. Burbank’s Parks and Recreation Department is spearheading the event. The park at 400 South Bob Hope Drive, across from the Burbank Studios, reopened quietly […]
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Burbank Walmart Supercenter at the Empire Center finished and ready for the big opening tomorrow. June 21, 2016
By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Burbank Walmart Supercenter opens tomorrow

The Burbank Walmart Supercenter opens tomorrow morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony and some presentations.  The festivities get underway at 7:30 a.m., followed by “presentations of $12,500 in grants from Walmart to local community groups including $5,000 for the Burbank Temporary Aid Center and $2,500 each for the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank & Greater East Valley, the Burbank […]
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 9, 2011
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Thousands celebrate Burbank milestone

What a slamming-jamming party!!!  I spent nearly three hours in a sea of humanity celebrating Burbank’s centennial yesterday. I have to admit, I was surprised at the thousands of folks who packed a six-block area of Downtown Burbank for this major shindig. While working my way through a crowd, I overheard someone ask:”Do all these people live in Burbank?”  Probably not […]
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 7, 2011
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Burbank’s party of the century

Burbank celebrates its centennial tomorrow with what is billed as the party of the century. B-town was incorporated in 1911.  So on the 100th year anniversary of becoming a city — town leaders are going all out to mark the milestone.  An evening of family fun is planned from 5-10 p.m. in Downtown Burbank  — featuring entertainment, parades, food, fireworks, and more. For details click over […]
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