What It Was Like "Singin' on the Singin' Trolley!"
Our publisher John Grossi gives his thoughts on being the musician on a neighborhood "Singin' Trolley"
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Long Beach 908 Magazine Online
- Jan 2, 2019
- 4 min
Kombucha: The Latest Home Brewing Trend
Put away the teapot and start your new year with one of the latest trends— home-brewed kombucha. The popular fermented drink made from...
- Dec 29, 2018
- 4 min
Locals Answer: What is Your New Year’s Goal?
Every year on Dec. 31, most of us reflect back on the year with a certain level of appreciation and criticism. Whether they’re memories...
- Dec 28, 2018
- 2 min
“Straight Outta Bethlehem” Rocks The House
When Bethany students went home to celebrate Christmas with their family this year, they understood what the holiday was about. Part of...
- Dec 28, 2018
- 3 min
Dreams Taking Flight at Long Beach Airport
At age 22, most of us are still learning how to navigate LA traffic. Brandy Buzza, however, is learning to fly through air traffic at the...
- Dec 21, 2018
- 3 min
City of Long Beach Christmas 2018 and New Year’s 2019 Holiday Closures
Happy holidays! In accordance with the upcoming holidays, below is a full list of closures and special hours for city services, offices...
- Dec 17, 2018
- 4 min
How the Long Beach Poetry Scene Molded a Poet’s Career
Growing up in Orange County, local Iranian-American poet Sheila J. Sadr could not find a well-established open mic in her community....
- Dec 6, 2018
- 4 min
The Light From the House, And Above
During Christmas time, Jim Miller’s home on the corner of Stearns Street and Gondar Avenue shines brightly. The house, decorated with...
- Nov 29, 2018
- 3 min
7 Long Beach Toy Drives to Spread the Holiday Cheer
Updated: Nov. 30 at 4:23pm to add Legends' Sports Bar's toy drive. During the holidays, one of the things that brings us the most joy is...
- Nov 25, 2018
- 3 min
10 Inexpensive Date Ideas For Your Next Night Out in the LBC
Tired of doing the same thing when you go out on a date? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Whether it’s a date with your sister,...
- Nov 19, 2018
- 2 min
City of Long Beach Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
City of Long Beach offices and services will adhere to the following schedule on Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23. City Hall reopens...
- Nov 16, 2018
- 2 min
Locals Create Thanksgiving Food Baskets for Families in Need
For many of us, Thanksgiving is celebrated with loved ones around the dinner table waiting to indulge in homemade turkey, stuffing and...
- Nov 13, 2018
- 3 min
Mark Twain Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day the Right Way
The students at Mark Twain Elementary School once again went the extra mile to honor veterans last Friday during their annual Mark Twain...
- Nov 11, 2018
- 3 min
Local Woman Becomes the Answer to School Supply Shortage
One day, a little over a month ago, 20-year-old Ariana Crockett was having a normal day at her a job at the Cubberley Elementary Kids’...
- Nov 10, 2018
- 2 min
Lessons from Hosting a We Love LB Block Event
Publisher John Grossi’s takeaways from hosting a neighborhood pumpkin carving on his front lawn before Halloween! We Love LB’s goal is to...
- Nov 9, 2018
- 6 min
Russo’s of Naples Closes After 30 Years in Business
Russo’s Neighborhood Ristorante and Bar served its last Pasta e Risotto on Wednesday, Nov. 7 after 30 years of providing delicious food,...
- Nov 9, 2018
- 5 min
Local Foodie Fights Cancer with Community Support
Being in your 20s is a pivotal period in life. It’s when you can try new things, and eventually, find yourself and the right direction...
- Nov 6, 2018
- 2 min
RECAP: Everything You Need to Know About Tropicália 2018
Photo by Natalie Somekh At Tropicália Music and Taco Festival this past weekend, a comprehensive list of Latinx musicians and artists...
- Oct 30, 2018
- 4 min
How a Haunting Shaped a Paranormal Radio Host
From the outside, it’s an ordinary East Long Beach home with a front yard, long driveway, small porch area, and even an inflatable ghost...
- Oct 25, 2018
- 3 min
Sidewalk Chalk Galore at the Shore
Every year, in the midst of Long Beach’s beautiful fall weather, dozens of creative individuals flock to Second Street for a day of...
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