On May 16, the City of Monrovia celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Monrovia Public Library building. The 28,000-square foot library held its grand opening on May 16, 2009. Placed in the heart of the community, the building is a welcoming space where Monrovia youth, adults and families gather to enjoy enriched experiences. Originally conceived in…
As the events of the past few years have illustrated, a tragic wildfire can strike at any time and so Monrovia Fire & Rescue urges everyone to begin preparing for the next wildfire now. In order to help the community prepare, they will be hosting a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on Sunday, May 26, from…
Mountain Park School, a K-12 tuition-free Independent Study School option provided by Monrovia Unified School District, offers flexibility to non-traditional students – some of whom are pursuing professional careers in acting or athletics. Mountain Park exposes students to career pathways, extra-curricular programs, and early college opportunities that exist at Monrovia High School to help with…
From May 20 to June 2, Monrovia Police Department will have additional officers on patrol looking for drivers and passengers who are not buckled up, including drivers who do not secure children in child safety seats. The enforcement effort is part of the national Click It or Ticket campaign focused on increasing seat belt use….
By Susie Ling Of course, the Fisher Family would have their reunion on the same day as the Monrovia Day celebration. Said Betty Fisher Thomas, “This is so nice. I went to the Monrovia Day parade in the morning and to this gathering for the evening. There are still 44 first cousins that are the…
EDITOR’S PICK Monrovia Days Community Festival at Library Park, May 17 from 5-10 p.m., May 18 from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., and May 19 from 11 a.m. – 6...
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Today, May 16, is the last chance to nominate your favorite businesses to be featured in this year’s Readers’ Choice. Here is how you can nominate your favorites: Visit this link: ly/RC19nominate. The link will take you to the website where you are asked to select a business category. After you select a category, write…
By Angela Copeland I hope you’ve heard the exciting news! Many states and some cities have updated their hiring laws. In many places, employers can no longer ask your current salary. And, in some, the laws are even more specific. In California, if a candidate asks for the salary range for a job, the company…
Join the Monrovia Historical Society to view hidden treasures normally locked away. Visitors will see antique linens and clothing, and priceless old c...
Sir Mick and Boys Back Aug. 22; The Cure headlines Daydream Fest Aug. 31 By Terry Miller As I have frequently quipped, we (British ex-pats) are slowly...
Join the Monrovia Historical Society to view hidden treasures normally locked away. Visitors will see antique linens and clothing, and priceless old c...
Originally posted May 10 at noon / Updated May 13 at 10 a.m. The choir of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia will present Evensong at Eastertide ...
Mountain Park School, a K-12 tuition-free Independent Study School option provided by Monrovia Unified School District, offers flexibility to non-traditional students – some of whom are pursuing professional careers in acting or athletics. Mountain Park exposes students to career pathways, extra-curricular programs, and early college opportunities that exist at Monrovia High School to help with…
By Greg Aragon After three nights in Madrid, Spain, my friend and I continued our impromptu tour of Southern Europe with a last minute trip to the bea...
By Brianna Chu November 19, 2019 will mark Mi Piace’s 30th anniversary; when they opened in 1989, Old Town Pasadena didn’t even have Cheesecake Factor...
By Greg Aragon As Spain’s largest and most populous city, Madrid might sound too big and touristy to have an authentic Spanish experience. But as I le...
By Brianna Chu Greg Lukasiewicz is no restaurant industry rookie. Lukasiewicz’s career has taken him from the highly Zagat-rated French-Japanese resta...
By Greg Aragon There is some big news going on at the Los Angeles Zoo. Last month, a rare baby zebra was born and later this month the zoo will host i...
By Brianna Chu Gustavo Landgrebe’s restaurant, 1810, is celebrating its tenth year, and heralded in that milestone with some updates to both its inter...
