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Christina Daly/ Herald The library’s West End branch is set to formally open on June 27.

After nearly three years of ongoing discussions and delays, the Long Beach Public Library will open the doors of its new West End branch on June 24, followed by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on … more

By Matthew Ern | 6/24/15

Beach Movie Night Summer Schedule

The West End Neighbors Civic Association, Westholme Civic Association and North East Bay and Canals Civic Association are happy to announce that we will once again be hosting Movie Nights on the Beach this season. There will be nine movies on the beach, three each in … more

6/4/15

Two candidates vie for library board seat

Longtime Long Beach residents Joseph Lee and Barbara Mosca will battle for a seat on the Library Board of Trustees in an election on May 19. Both candidates said advocating for the West End branch … more

By Matthew Ern | 5/14/15

On Friday, police arrested 29-year-olds Mayra Gomez and Matthew Gress, both of Long Beach, on felony drug charges following an investigation led by the Long Beach Police Department’s Detective Division Narcotics Task Force that spanned several months.

Three arrested on drug charges amid LBPD crackdown

Undercover Long Beach police officers arrested two local residents on felony drug charges over the weekend for allegedly dealing cocaine — including one sale that took place in front of the Long … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 3/31/15

Members of West End Arts created a 400-piece community art installation project last year, made with wood from the old boardwalk that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The group unveiled two new panels from its “Home Sweet Home” mural at a candlelight vigil in October to mark the second anniversary of the storm. West End Arts is among the numerous arts groups working with the city to form a new arts council.

Long Beach is getting artsy

The City Council is looking to enhance the cultural environment of Long Beach by forming a new Council for the Arts that will promote the arts throughout the community. more

By Matthew Ern | 3/12/15

A vacant home at 30 California St. nearly collapsed last week after workers tried to tear it down. Officials said the contractor did not obtain permits to conduct the work.

West End home was on verge of collapse

An illegal home demolition in the West End went seriously wrong last week. Long Beach firefighters secured a California Street bungalow last Friday that was on the verge of collapsing — and … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 12/19/14

Library board OKs new West End branch

The Long Beach Public Library’s Board of Trustees approved a measure on Oct. 29 to open a new West End branch at 901 W. Beech St. The decision came after two years of discussion, and three … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 11/21/14

The former West End library branch, at 810 W. Beech St., was severely damaged during Hurricane Sandy, and subsequently closed.

Library renews discussion of West End branch

After almost two years of discussion, the Long Beach Public Library’s board of trustees still does not have a proposal for a new West End library branch. Last week’s board meeting, however, … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 9/25/14

Girls from the Hagen School of Irish Dance performed traditional Irish dances during last year’s parade.

Irish Day parade stepping off a week earlier this year

The 25th annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Long Beach Irish Day Parade and Festival, organized by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. The parade steps off at … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 9/18/14

The Seastreak ferry operates from Rockaway, with multiple runs to lower Manhattan and midtown for $3.50 each way.

Rockaway ferry expects spike in ridership ahead of LIRR strike

With thousands of commuters facing a possible strike this Sunday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that in addition to an existing ferry service in Rockaway, it will add a free ferry … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/15/14

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