Art Hunter
- July 22, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
James Wilde – The Woman, The Myth, The Legend
Downtown LA Native and female visual artist, James Wilde, some of whose work can be found on any given day beyond the glass of a small gallery within Spring Arcade…
Hanny Playa
- July 21, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Behind Closed Doors, Bu Tea Den in DTLA Offers More Than Just a Sip
Beneath the bones of a weatherworn warehouse just beyond the gleaming skyline of Downtown Los Angeles, there’s a secret waiting to be steeped. It isn’t marked by neon or signage;…
Jackson Roberts
- July 15, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
All Hands on Deck! It’s Time to Celebrate on the High Seas – Westside Go-Go Style
Get ready to cast off for an unforgettable voyage of HBCU & D.C. culture on the high seas! Westside Go-Go is setting sail in celebration of founder Martin “Marty Mar”…
- July 14, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
L.A.’s Poker Face: Where Did All the High-Rollers Go?
Los Angeles has long been synonymous with high stakes, whether on the silver screen or at the felt of its sprawling cardrooms. But as July 2025 unfolds, a curious duality…
Keri Freeman
- July 11, 2025
- 7 minutes Read
Dining for a Cure: Concern Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Hope at Paramount Studios
On July 19th, as the sun sets over Hollywood’s iconic backlot at Paramount Studios it won’t be for a blockbuster film, but for something far more profound: a fight for…
Abel Weiss
- July 10, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
MONUMENTS IN TIME: Pacific Electric Building – The Grand Hub of Los Angeles
Standing prominently at the intersection of 6th and Main Streets in downtown Los Angeles, the Pacific Electric Building is a historic landmark and testament to the city’s early 20th-century evolution from…
- July 8, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Sama Sushi Handroll: Rising Sun of the Arts District
The Downtown Arts District, with its vibrant history etched into every brick, steel, and wooden beam, has constantly evolved from its industrial beginnings to thriving culinary community hub. Adding another layer to…
Jamie Herrera
- July 8, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Womp Womp: ICE Arrives at MacArthur Park Detains No One – Tries Out Futbol Field Instead
On June 7th, dozens of military vehicles circled MacArthur Park, just west of Downtown Los Angeles. From running red lights to armed formations, ICE and federal agents made their military…
- July 7, 2025
- 6 minutes Read
Last Call for Alcohol: News of Cole’s French Dip Closure Leaves Downtown Community Soaked in Sadness
Downtown Los Angeles is bracing for the poignant farewell of another iconic local favorite. Cole’s French Dip, the beloved DTLA bar celebrated for its classic French dip sandwiches, meticulously crafted…
- July 3, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
ParkUp – The App Changing the Way LA Parks — One Lot at a Time
It’s a familiar scene in Los Angeles. A car circles a downtown block for the third time. The meter’s broken. The garage is full. Street parking? Forget it. In a…
- June 26, 2025
- 8 minutes Read
Celebrating Pride Month: 10 Great Places to Be Proud Of in DTLA, and their Fun Facts
This June, as we celebrate Pride Month, we want the world to know, Downtown Los Angeles isn’t just a concrete jungle; it’s a vibrant kaleidoscope of culture, history, and pure,…
- June 17, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
What in the Science Fiction is This? DTLA Fights Godzilla Curfew After It Ravishes the City
People running terrified in the streets, military vehicles and soldiers taking aim, mass looting, fire, explosions, helicopters circling, businesses shuttered behind wooden plates, and just when we thought DTLA was…
