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Photos: Anna Chen/Metro With its vintage neon signs and general old world vibe, it’s hard not to love downtown L.A.’s Grand Central Market at first sight. And if you’re the type who’s not easily impressed by visuals, the market’s large variety of groceries, food stalls, and artisanal fare is sure [continue reading]
Photos by Peter Atkinson and Joshua Southwick/Metro We’re still sorting through photos and videos shot at Saturday’s celebration for Union Station’s 75th anniversary. Above is the last wave of photos and below are a pair of videos made by Metro staffers. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVBGanwKt-c] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7kxm0B9AfY] RELATED: Union Station turns 75: the video [continue reading]
The Dodgers are hosting a huge four-game series this weekend against their NL West rivals San Francisco Giants, who currently have a 2.5-game lead in the division. The first game of the series is tonight at 7:10 p.m. A heads up for those taking the Dodger Stadium Express to the games: [continue reading]
Pompeii: The Exhibit is coming to the California Science Center! On loan from the Naples National Archaeological Museum in Italy, the exhibit will be on display from May 20, 2014 to January 4, 2015. View artifacts that show the opulent lifestyle and tragic end of this ancient Roman society, including Gladiator armor, coins [continue reading]
Another set of photos from Union Station this morning and afternoon; here is another set of photos from earlier. Click to see a larger version of a photo. All photos by Juan Ocampo for Metro.
Metro will begin distributing new, commemorative TAP cards highlighting three beautiful views of Union Station to celebrate the iconic transportation hub’s 75th birthday. The new TAP cards will be issued starting on Friday afternoon. The Union Station 75th Anniversary Commemorative TAP Card will be available at TAP vending machines (TVMs) located [continue reading]
Here are a few photos from the JazzMob that took place Wednesday afternoon at Union Station — coinciding with International Jazz Day. It was nice to hear some jazz gracing the station’s waiting room and hopefully spruced up rush hour for commuters. The event was organized by the Jazz Education Network [continue reading]
After celebrating Union Station’s 75th Anniversary, check out the 12th Annual Pasadena Earth and Arts Festival in Old Pasadena! Located at Memorial Park and the Armory for Center for Arts, this free event will have plenty food of entertainment for the whole family while educating everyone on the importance [continue reading]
Participate in Car Free SFV Earth Day by pledging to reduce or eliminate driving between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 4. Those who pledge can participate in a variety of SFV Earth Day activities and take advantage of special one-day promotions offered by local Valley businesses. Additionally, [continue reading]
This morning at Track 15 Metro hosted a Union Station 75th Anniversary preview of events scheduled for this Saturday, May 3. Metro Board Chair Diane DuBois and Metro CEO Art Leahy spoke from the back of a vintage rail car, as did Metro Board members Jacqueline Dupont-Walker and Ara Najarian, [continue reading]
