Residents and tourists flocked to the city’s beaches over the Memorial Day weekend for a sample of the upcoming summer season, and the city described the turnout as “terrific.”
“[T]he …
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By Ben Strack
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6/1/16
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The City Council unanimously approved a measure last week that will cut red tape for residents in the Walks and West End neighborhoods looking to elevate their homes in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The resolution also closed a zoning loophole that allowed a developer to build a controversial two-family home on West Market Street last year and sparked a public outcry.
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By Anthony Rifilato
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2/25/16
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Bill Murphy, who built and maintained a September 11 memorial on Oceanview yards from his California Street home, noticed early Saturday that the metal frame that holds a flagpole was torn from the …
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By Joseph Kellard
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12/13/15
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The third annual West End Electric Light Parade kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. With the weather looking favorable, all are invited to attend the festivities, which will include …
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By James Lynch
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12/2/15
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Nominate Someone GreatWe are looking for someone “great” to join City officials in lighting the tree. We want to know who has done great things for our community. We want to hear about …
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12/2/15
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West End residents were shocked Tuesday afternoon as pictures began to circulate on Facebook of a popular community art installation being inadvertently torn down.
The project, CAPS for KIDS, was …
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By Matthew Ern
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11/19/15
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As the third anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, now is a somber time for reflection in Long Beach. The powerful storm affected everyone in town in some way, but three years out the community …
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By Alexandra Spychalsky
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10/29/15
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After nearly three years of work, West End Art’s community-based art installation “Home Sweet Home” has been completed and is available to view on the boardwalk at Edwards Boulevard. A formal …
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By Matthew Ern
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10/22/15
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Almost everyone in Long Beach has a story about how supportive the community can be. In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and the years that have followed, neighbors helping neighbors, and …
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By Matthew Ern
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9/3/15
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The Long Beach Public Library formally opened the doors of its new West End branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 27, after nearly three years of discussions and delays. The branch …
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By Matthew Ern
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7/1/15
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