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Monday, September 2, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, September 2, 2024

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Senior voters to be key in battleground states like Michigan

Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Michigan News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service New survey results from AARP sheds some light on the top concerns of Michigan seniors and how these issues will likely shape their voting decisions in the November election. Voters 50 and older will be the decisive force in the battle for Congress, with higher turnout […]

Friday, November 28, 2014

Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Three seniors performed tai chi in the mini park at the Joslyn Adult Center 1301 West Olive Ave Burbank November 28. 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, November 28, 2014

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Photo Gallery: Tai chi in motion at the Joslyn Adult Center

The newly designed mini park at the Joslyn Adult Center is consider an oasis and for good reason. It’s a tranquil green space that invites guests to sit, linger, and for some seniors today — to workout with the slow flowing mediation motions of tai chi. The mini park, completed last May, is a collaboration between Leadership Burbank class of 2014 […]

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Photo: FLLewis/Media City G -- A member of the waitstaff pours water for a customer at the Tallyrand restaurant 1700 West Olive Avenue Burbank September 24, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 25, 2013

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A shout out to the Tallyrand !

I dropped by the Tallyrand restaurant at 1700 West Olive Avenue around 4:30 p.m. yesterday for an early dinner. This is usually a slow time for eateries , but to my surprise, the Rand was bustling with activity. The reason: a fundraiser for senior services in Burbank. If a customer requested it, the restaurant management donated 20 per cent […]

Sunday, October 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, October 30, 2011

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Volunteers plant a community garden in Burbank

Volunteers used people power and creativity to get a new community garden planted in Burbank yesterday. The garden is the love project of Principal Chris Krohn and her students at Burbank Community Day School at 223 East Santa Anita Avenue. The students, grades 7 – 12, are at risk kids looking for a second chance. Krohn says it all started last year […]