Hanny Playa
- October 27, 2026
- 9 minutes Read
Grand Rising: Downtown May Have Lost Seven Favorites But Some Historic Legends Are Making Their Comebacks
Downtown Los Angeles has become a revolving door of grand closings, grand openings, emotional farewells, and unexpected second chances. Just when another beloved establishment serves its final cocktail or last…
- August 17, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Bringing Corporate Events to Life! 5 Best Team-Building Events for Large Groups in Downtown Los Angeles
The Downtown business district draws companies of all sizes, but planning corporate group activities in Los Angeles for large teams isn’t always straightforward. Finding venues that can accommodate dozens or…
KeriSellsLA
- August 16, 2026
- 12 minutes Read
The Trouble with Corazón Park – A Story of Progress Without DTLA Community Engagement
The City of Los Angeles has recently set AltaMed Health Services’ El Corazón Art Park in motion at First Street and Broadway, approving a temporary transformation of the long-vacant city-owned…
Keri Freeman
- June 11, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
Into the Light: LA Social District Pilots Renewable Energy Gaia Box in Downtown Los Angeles
As Los Angeles prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Olympic Games, Downtown Los Angeles continues to grapple with challenges residents encounter every…
Darlene Ricabo
- May 26, 2026
- 6 minutes Read
Ready From Day One: Rich Sarian, the CD13 Candidate with a Proven Track for Positive Change
If you live in Downtown Los Angeles or frequent the Social District, chances are you have run into our friendly neighborhood Social District BID Vice President, Rich Sarian. Since joining…
Abel Weiss
- April 28, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
All Hands On Deck as The National Urban League Set to Return to Los Angeles
After a 25-year absence, the National Urban League brought its flagship annual conference back to Los Angeles—a move that signals more than just a change in location. It represents a…
Melody Klein
- April 28, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Beyond Sanitation -Manuel “OG Man” Compito’s Quest to Create Lasting Change in Skid Row
On almost any given day in downtown Los Angeles, volunteers arrive in Skid Row carrying trays of food, bottled water, and the best of intentions. But there’s one critical item…
Jamie Herrera
- April 23, 2026
- 2 minutes Read
A Landmark Commitment: LAUSD Establishes Formal Recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month
Established nationally in 2006 to recognize over 350 years of Jewish contributions to American history and culture, Jewish American Heritage Month coincides with several significant observances in 2026, including Lag…
- March 19, 2026
- 4 minutes Read
Community Matters: Should DTLA Change Cesar Chavez to Larry Itliong Blvd?
In a series of recent allegations introduced just days before America was to celebrate Cesar Chavez, the Latinoman long revered as the nation’s infallible saint of the labor movement and a charismatic…
Cornelius Araoye
- February 5, 2026
- 7 minutes Read
Saying Goodbye: Miss Shirley Raines – Beauty Inside and Out
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news about the passing of Shirley Raines, affectionately known as Miss Shirley. This amazing nonprofit founder and Skid Row advocate passed…
- December 4, 2025
- 2 minutes Read
DTLA Weekly Presents: The 9th Annual GREAT TREE Competition Just in Time for Xmas
Deck the Halls! The time has come once again to celebrate Downtown’s holiday festivities with the crowning of The Great Tree! Every year, Downtown Los Angeles glows with holiday cheer,…
- December 4, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
The Right Gift at The Right Time: Shop the City With Newly Launched DTLA Gift Shop
Looking for the perfect gift? The DTLA Gift Shop is the answer. The state of the art gift guide features unique gifts from local artisans, and quickly becoming the town’s…
