Maquina Takes Tacos and Burritos to New Heights
Maquina Taco’s roots are in the world of fine dining. In 1996 with the inception of Restaurant Devon in Monrovia followed by Restaurant Halie in Pasadena in 2000, its owners honed in on what it takes...
View ArticleThe Thrill of the Rare Book Chase
Whitmore Rare Books carries rarities from the 1400s to modern day By Emily Glory Peters Many books are rare—but according to Dan Whitmore, owner of Whitmore’s Rare Books in Pasadena, that doesn’t...
View ArticleLiquid Folklore at RT Rogers Brewing Co.
By Emily Glory Peters “Ryan’s been brewing forever,” said Kelly Rogers of his youngest son, one-fourth of the Rogers crew behind RT Rogers Brewing Company in Sierra Madre. Each member of the family has...
View ArticleAdapting Social Media as a Business Tool
By Alexis Perez In an era where social media is at its peak, businesses can benefit from integrating and continuing to implement social media into their work space. The addition of social media into an...
View ArticleMonrovia Reads Seeks to Dismantle Illiteracy
By Emily Glory Peters Do you remember how you learned to read? Perhaps a conscientious parent or teacher started a favorite story with you at a young age. Most of us consider it a rite of passage and a...
View ArticleReal Estate Trends in 2019
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View ArticleBenefits of Digital Display Advertising for Businesses
By Kevin Giovani Digital display advertising can be really beneficial for businesses when used properly due to the fact that businesses are now able to create targeted contents for targeted audiences...
View ArticleAdapting Social Media as a Business Tool
By Alexis Perez In an era where social media is at its peak, businesses can benefit from integrating and continuing to implement social media into their work space. The addition of social media into an...
View ArticleBuilding a Business as a Latino Entrepreneur
By Bankrate Staff Claudia Ramos, graphic designer and illustrator from North Hollywood, Calif., dreams of turning her side business, Claudia Ramos Designs, into a full-time gig. Her dreams are...
View ArticleFrom Sierra Madre, With Love Songs: Zach and Bridget
By Emily Glory Peters Business and music seem an unromantic pairing, but for local band Zach & Bridget, they’re two sides of the same coin. Like the performers themselves, one can’t succeed without...
View ArticleLifeline for Pets Gives Animals a Second Chance
By Emily Glory Peters Pet overpopulation remains a tremendous challenge for Los Angeles, where hundreds of animals regularly pour into already crowded shelters. In Pasadena, no-kill rescue organization...
View Article2019 Readers’ Choice Is Underway
It’s that time of year again – the highly anticipated annual Readers’ Choice Awards are officially underway! Every year, Beacon Media News, publisher of Arcadia Weekly, Monrovia Weekly, Pasadena...
View ArticleFantasy Frostings Finds its Sweet Spot in Pasadena
By Emily Glory Peters Congratulations: you’ve made it two months into 2019 and we bet you’re ready for a break from all those health-centric resolutions. Enter Fantasy Frostings. With a 2018 “Best of...
View ArticlePasadena Black Pages Takes a Seat at the Media Table
How insufficient representation sparked a new outlet for Pasadena’s African-American community By Emily Glory Peters “It started when Councilwoman Jacque Robinson lost the mayoral election in 2015,”...
View ArticleTurned Down for a Personal Loan? Here’s What to do
It is not uncommon to have a personal loan denied, for whatever reason. This can be a big blow to personal finances especially if you’re in dire need of the money. Rather than sit back and feel sorry,...
View ArticleSaint Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Pasadena
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church has been the spiritual and cultural center for the Armenian community in Pasadena and surrounding areas for over 60 years. Since the first meeting...
View ArticleLearn Hip-Hop Dancing at Pasadena’s Action Arts Movement Lab
The most popular class at Action Arts Movement Lab is their hip-hop class. Joe Chaplin, the instructor, is high-energy and highly motivational. He adapts every class to meet each student’s needs and...
View ArticlePhotography in the Facetune Era: Lyd and Mo
Husband-and-wife team up to offer timeless portraits and more By Emily Glory Peters “When photographing portraits, you have to bring out the essence of a person,” says Mo Cee, co-owner with his wife...
View ArticleHistoric Episcopal Church of the Ascension Dates Back to 1888
The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Sierra Madre is a historic church that was built in 1888. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 The Very Reverend Canon Michael...
View ArticleAndrea Leos, Realtor: Finding Balance as a Woman in Business
By Emily Glory Peters Arcadia native and Keller Williams realtor Andrea Leos has always worked. From a 13-year career in women’s fashion to freelancing as a licensed stylist for 7 years, she’s kept...
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