Why Accessible Luxury Is Winning Over Millennials and Gen Z
By Nemanja Marinkoff Sure, Millennials and Generation Z people are still young but soon they will account for over 50% of shoppers, especially luxury shoppers around the world. So, what can brands do...
View ArticleSan Gabriel Valley Economic Forecast Summit Slated for March
The San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership and Cal Poly Pomona have announced the San Gabriel Valley Economic Forecast Summit, to be held 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. This event, which...
View ArticleDigging Into Community With Monrovia Community Garden
Monrovia Community Garden at Mountainside Communion Church offers 21 raised beds for rent and 8 beds exclusively for free community access. The post Digging Into Community With Monrovia Community...
View ArticleSimply Divine Hair Salon is a Cut Above
By Emily Glory Peters It’s hard to overstate the effect of a great haircut—especially when done by a hairdresser you trust. Whether offering a post-breakup cut, pre-wedding twist-out or simply a new...
View ArticleModern Skills to Learn in 2020
By Hunter Amato “That’s the way the world works.” Everybody has heard somebody say that before, often derisively in an attempt to add insult to injury; however, when it comes to anything from...
View ArticleCentre Stage Spotlights Next-Gen Performers
By Emily Glory Peters It’s winter season at Centre Stage performing arts studio, and that means holiday entertainment. This year, the musical of choice is “Frozen, Jr.,” a spin on the wildly popular...
View ArticleMoms of Greater Pasadena Find Much-Needed Community with FIT4MOM
By Emily Glory Peters Pregnancy and labor are like snowflakes: no two experiences are exactly alike. Still, the process opens the door for women to bond, not just over their delivery, but all things...
View ArticleThis Just Might be the Best Tea House You’ve Ever Tried
Cup of Cha, owned by husband-and-wife team Jason Wan and Vivian Luu, offers an affordable gourmet twist on milk teas, juices and coffee, all in the heart of Old Town Monrovia. – Photo by Emily Glory...
View ArticlePuff Monkey Shop Fuels Fandoms Across the Pop Cultural Universe
Located in Old Town Monrovia, Puff Monkey Pop Culture Shop adds welcome vibrancy to the neighborhood. – Photo by Emily Glory Peters / Beacon Media News By Emily Glory Peters Pop culture is not just a...
View ArticleCali Kid Capsules Captures Fleeting Moments for New Parents
Owners of Cali Kid Capsules Nic and Natalie Capelle create beautiful, cinematic mementos for parents and kids to enjoy together. – Photo courtesy Natalie and Nic Capelle / Cali Kid Capsules By Emily...
View ArticleThe Best Self-Defense is a (Unyted) Offense
By Emily Glory Peters If you were like the average American kid, keeping healthy might have included a stint in karate, tae kwon do or other martial art for a few months before teetering into your next...
View ArticleThe Alliance Brings Young Adults Together to Uplift Foster Youth in LA
By Emily Glory Peters Most of us have an idea of how we’ll spend our next holiday, birthday or even weekend—and more importantly, who’ll we’ll spend it with. Yet for foster youth in Los Angeles, that...
View ArticleFor This Gym, Boxing is Bigger Than Physical Strength
By Emily Glory Peters As Mike Tyson once famously observed, everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Still, having a (thoughtful) approach to caring for your physical and mental...
View ArticleIntegrity: The Secret to this Motorcycle Shop’s Longevity
By Emily Glory Peters When Luis Luna named his motorcycle repair shop “Lunatic Psycles,” he was just looking for a unique alternative to the standard “Bob’s Cycles/Joe’s Cycles” option. What’s been...
View ArticleTake a Stroll Down Book Alley, a Pasadena Staple
By Emily Glory Peters One of Pasadena’s best kept secrets is its healthy number of exceptional independent bookstores. Book Alley, founded in 1992 and located just a few blocks from Pasadena City...
View ArticleNeed a Staycation? The Historic Bissell House is the Answer
By Emily Glory Peters Built in the 1880s, the Bissell House Bed and Breakfast is nearly as old as Pasadena itself. Named for that Bissell family (you probably owned one of their carpet cleaners at one...
View ArticleLocal Interior Designer Makes Gorgeous Living Spaces
By May S. Ruiz Owning a house and making it a home is something most of us aspire to. We take great pains to make our abode a place where we can live comfortably and take pride in; where we can hold...
View ArticleBuild Your Tribe by Giving Back with the Pasadena Jaycees
By Emily Glory Peters The course toward (and through) adulthood never did run smooth, especially where community is concerned. Some studies have posited that making friends is harder as you get...
View ArticleFrom Honduras to Pasadena: The Journey of Bessy’s Boutique
By Emily Glory Peters When was the last time you walked into an indie shop for an item of clothing? Bessy Centeno wants to know—because for her, your choice to shop local holds the power to change...
View ArticleOf Tattoos, Stigma, and the Art of Getting Inked
By Emily Glory Peters For those of you who broke your mother’s heart when you came home with your first tattoo, rejoice. The years of tattoo stigma are in the past—or at least fading into something...
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