Monthly Archives: April 2015

Armenian Genocide Centennial March Friday, April 24th

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the start of deportation and killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, now Turkey. Many countries, including the United States, have recognized this as a genocide. The government of Turkey still does not … Continue reading

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Half Marathons Coming to the Area

Over the next two weekends, two half-marathons are being held in the area, north and west of Melrose Village. Tomorrow — Saturday, April 11th — the Hollywood Half Marathon will be held starting at Highland Ave. and Hollywood Blvd., going east all the … Continue reading

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Street Art on Melrose

If you’ve been walking on Melrose Ave. between Fairfax Ave. and Highland Ave., you’ve probably noticed the recent artwork on many of the utility boxes, such as the piece on the right by Los Angeles Artist Jamie Janett Graden.   … Continue reading

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