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Roughly a thousand people attended the funeral service for Larry Elovich, a former Long Beach Democratic chairman and president of the Chamber of Commerce, at Temple Emanu-el on Monday.

Before Larry Elovich’s funeral service at Temple Emanu-el on Monday ended with the playing of his favorite Frank Sinatra song, “My Way,” former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato recalled meeting his … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/26/12

Larry Elovich with President George W. Bush on the tarmac at John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2008.

Elovich was ‘synonymous’ with Long Beach

“Everywhere you look in Long Beach, you see [reminders] of Larry Elovich: the boardwalk that we run on, the thriving shops and restaurants, the beautiful beaches …,” said Elovich’s daughter, … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/26/12

In 2011, Elovich, left, and Chamber President Michael Kerr, presented the organization's Student of the Year Award to Shannon Romig, a junior at Long Beach High School, along with LBMC CEO Douglas Melzer.

Larry Elovich, venerated political advisor and attorney, dies at 77

Lawrence E. Elovich, a well-known local attorney, former Long Beach Democratic Committee chairman and past president of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, died on Friday at age 77 after battling … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/22/12

Michael Kerr was named fire commissioner on Aug. 28.

City of Long Beach reappoints fire commissioner

Michael Kerr, the city’s former fire commissioner — who resigned in 2006 amid scrutiny of his personal pension reports — was reappointed to the position on Aug. 28. Kerr, the president of … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/5/12

The Jackson Hotel, at 405 E. Broadway, was recently sold for $5.2 million.

A new hotel in Long Beach?

The Jackson Hotel — for years the only hotel in Long Beach — which fell into disrepair and struggled financially before it recently closed its doors, was purchased for approximately $5.2 million … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/25/12

Allergia hotel owner Allen Rosenberg said that the hotel’s spa is expected to open next year, now that the property has emerged from bankruptcy.

Back on top

“This project is breaking the first rule in Real Estate 101: Don’t fall in love with the bricks,” said Allegria Hotel owner Allen Rosenberg, 49, sitting at a table in the hotel’s lounge … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 6/28/12

The Allegria Hotel's 10-by-15 foot HD screen for the Super Bowl. The Allegria is offering a $35 all you can eat package, the Atlantica and L'Onda Bar will broadcast the big game on two 50 inch HD screens.

Long Beach businesses ready for Super Bowl Sunday

With the New York Giants squaring off against longtime rivals the New England Patriots — and with thousands expected to descend on Long Beach for the annual Polar Bear Splash — many business … more

Anthony Rifilato | 2/2/12

The tree-lighting ceremony at Kennedy Plaza.

Long Beach lights up for Christmas and Hanukkah

Long Beach hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 13 at Kennedy Plaza, where trees were adorned with white lights, and sweets and drinks were provided to children and adults who … more

12/23/11

Greg Levine and Melanie Reilly share a kiss in Long Beach on July 4.

Busy weekend for Long Beach

"You can tell when the trains arrive, because there's a massive amount of people walking to the beach," said Jordan Vega of Manhattan as he caught some rays on the beach last Sunday afternoon. … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/8/10

A snip-snip ceremony on Park Avenue

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce welcomed Cover Girl, a new clothing store at 130 E. Park Avenue, to the business community on May 13. Taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Chamber Vice … more

6/3/10

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