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A little about me:
I moved to the Leimert Park area near Crenshaw and Martin Luther King about five years ago and was just so impressed with the culture that surrounds me in Los Angeles.

After spending most of my life working at newspapers, I found a home at the University of Southern California working as a media relations representative.

About two years ago I started an online community for my neighborhood called Leimert Park Beat. Now, with the backing of USC, I am starting University Park Family to help strengthen the community by providing a virtual town square.

BTW, the views expressed on this forum are solely the views of the individual and do not express the views or opinions of the University of Southern California.

Your voice in the neighborhood
http://UniversityParkFamily.com
http://EchoParkOnline.com
http://CulverCityLiving.com
http://RanchoParkOnline.com
http://www.leimertparkbeat.com
Your University Park secret:
Founder's Park on the USC campus
Who referred you?
Eddie
Profession:
Media relations
School you attend:
University of Southern California. I work here and recently earned my master's of communication in online communities.
Preferred languages:
English
Interests:
Art, photography, restaurants, culture, movies, music.
Favorite local restaurant:
Mana's Indian Food, 29th Street Cafe, The Lab, Moreton Fig, Lemonade, Mo-Chica, La Taquiza
Favorite local business:
California Science Center, USC, Village Cobbler, NHM, Expo Center

ABOUT University Park Family.com:

University Park Family.com, the virtual newspaper and social network, was created in concert with the University of Southern California Civic and Community Relations.

While the the print product circulates among the USC Family of Schools, the online effort serves the residents and students surrounding USC and Expo Park with news and information both for the community and by the community.

It's a place where you can find out more about your neighborhood and a platform for your voice to be heard. You don't just have a homepage, you can post on the front page where hundreds of people stop and stare every month. Please join the conversation!

University Park Family.com is like having your own blog for your poetry, your public service club, your band or the people who shop at your store. Except this audience is bigger than just the people you know.

Members and guests of University Park Family.com are connected by geography. Many live right around the corner, a block from where you buy your orange juice. Perhaps you pass by them at the farmer's market.
Some spend the better part of their day working here. Others spend their their weekends eating at the restaurants, visiting family, seeing plays, watching football.

University Park Family.com, launched in April 2009, already is the best source of information about the neighborhoods surrounding USC and Exposition Park.

You can help make it better by adding a comment to stories, uploading a photo of an event or just saying hello.

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At 3:27pm on May 11, 2011, The Blazers Youth center said…

Thanks for all your support Eddie.  I hope to see you soon at Mercado La Paloma.

 

-Diana

The Blazers

At 1:09pm on January 6, 2011, Eunice Miranda said…

 

The story behind the “Reyes Magos” comes from the bible. I remember celebrating this day as a child. The way we do it in our family, is by eating the famous “Rosca” which is sweetbread in the shape of an oval with fruit on top and drink hot chocolate. Inside the Rosca we hide a small toy (a baby) which symbolizes baby Jesus. We cut the Rosca just as you would cut a cake and whoever gets the Baby Jesus has to do a party (lol) we also give gifts to each other. I know there’s more to this story than the way my family celebrates, but this is the way we have done it for years.

At 1:10pm on October 18, 2010, Jenna Blanton said…
Thank you so much! We worked so hard : )

The hard work continues!

Best,
Jenna
At 4:20pm on September 9, 2010, Jenna Blanton said…
Well, in that case you must come to our event!
At 11:05am on August 22, 2010, Janine Lim said…
Nice to meet you face to face. See you in cyberspace!
At 8:49pm on August 19, 2010, Janine Lim said…
Nice to meet you!
At 11:55am on May 28, 2010, Living Advantage, Inc. said…
For any questions or concerns my email adress is Greenlantern_taj@yahoo.com
At 11:54am on May 28, 2010, Living Advantage, Inc. said…
Hi Eddie keep up the great work. And keep me posted on events. Im Taj and I am LivingAdvantages Internet Marketing manager and You'll be hearing alot from me.
At 9:12am on May 03, 2010, Ariel Carpenter gave Eddie a gift…
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Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!!!
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At 7:58pm on April 19, 2010, Leah Sayles said…
Nice to meet you Eddie. I'm sure we'll be in touch soon. Thanks

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Neighborhood Academic Initiative sends Foshay and Manual Arts kids to college, USC & Harvard

KABC and veteran LA reporter Sid Garcia did a fabulous and well-deserved feature on the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative Friday and its homegrown leader, Kim Thomas-Barrios. Below is a USC story on the program and this year's senior class.Which high school graduating class boasts 100 percent of its students enrolling in…See More
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Eddie updated an event

Neighborhood Council - 1st Thursday of Every Month at MLK Park

June 7, 2012 at 6:30pm to March 7, 2013 at 9pm
The North Area Neighborhood Development Council meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss the most important issues in the community.See More
May 8
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Eddie commented on m a flores's blog post Adams Normandie Community Clean Up May 5, 2012
"Hi Marco, Great to meet you at the Neighborhood Council meeting last night. Thanks for letting us know about this great event and for the great work you do in the community."
May 4
Eddie's blog post was featured

Expo Line opens today - ride free for the weekend!

Expo Line opens today - ride free for the weekend!Photo by MetroSee More
Apr 28
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Traffic closures for Expo Line celebration and March of Dimes

Due to the dedication and grand opening of the Exposition Metro Rail line on Friday, April 27, 2012 and Saturday, April 28, 2012 along with the March of Dimes for Babies walk also on Saturday, April 28, 2012, the below streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:   FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012 Exposition Boulevard will be closed from Vermont Avenue to Figueroa Street from 10:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm. Entry and exit to and from USC’s Watt Way will be allowed from Exposition Boulevard and Vermont…See More
Apr 23
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LA Times Festival of Books at USC

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Apr 23
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Eddie updated an event

Yoga on Mondays with Mari at 24th Street *NEW DAY at 24th Street Theater

April 23, 2012 at 7pm to December 17, 2012 at 8:15pm
It's the best deal you'll find - $5 yoga in English and Spanish. Mats are provided. Mari provides lots of one-on-one instruction for the master and for the beginner. Call to confirm!See More
Apr 22
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Renowned Foshay Jazz Band teams up with Crossroads for LA Times Festival of Books performance

Apr 21

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Neighborhood Academic Initiative sends Foshay and Manual Arts kids to college, USC & Harvard

Posted on May 28, 2012 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

KABC and veteran LA reporter Sid Garcia did a fabulous and well-deserved feature on the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative Friday and its homegrown leader, Kim Thomas-Barrios. Below is a USC story on the program and this year's senior class.

Which high school graduating class boasts…

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Expo Line opens today - ride free for the weekend!

Posted on April 28, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments

Expo Line opens today - ride free for the weekend!

Photo by Metro

Traffic closures for Expo Line celebration and March of Dimes

Posted on April 23, 2012 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

Due to the dedication and grand opening of the Exposition Metro Rail line on Friday, April 27, 2012 and Saturday, April 28, 2012 along with the March of Dimes for Babies walk also on Saturday, April 28, 2012, the below streets will be closed to vehicular traffic:

 

FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 2012

Exposition Boulevard will be closed from Vermont Avenue to Figueroa Street from 10:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm.

Entry and exit to and from USC’s Watt Way will be allowed from…

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Renowned Foshay Jazz Band teams up with Crossroads for LA Times Festival of Books performance

Posted on April 21, 2012 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Last month students from across the city put together a tribute concert at the Roxy to help the famous Foshay Learning Center Jazz Band as it's budget was being slashed.

The students, organized by Crossroads in Santa Monica, raised $13,000, saved music and created a lasting bond.

This weekend they…

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LA Times Festival of Books and USC book drive for local schools in University Park

Posted on April 20, 2012 at 11:13am 0 Comments



There's still time! Contribute a new or gently-used book to any of the donation stations throughout campus!



Bring your donation to the USC Civic Engagement Booth #748 at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this weekend for the opportunity to win a prize!



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Eddie posted a blog post

Neighborhood Academic Initiative sends Foshay and Manual Arts kids to college, USC & Harvard

KABC and veteran LA reporter Sid Garcia did a fabulous and well-deserved feature on the USC Neighborhood Academic Initiative Friday and its homegrown leader, Kim Thomas-Barrios. Below is a USC story on the program and this year's senior class.Which high school graduating class boasts 100 percent of its students enrolling in…See More
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24th Street Theatre's blog post was featured

24th Street Theatre Directors recognized by LA Weekly

LA WEEKLY is featuring 24th Street Theatre co-founders Debbie Devine and Jay McAdams in their annual BEST PEOPLE 2012 Issue! There are 5 different covers photographed by the amazing Kevin Scanlon for this special issue that hit newsstands yesterday...all gorgeous. Grab one for your coffee table if you live in L.A... and here's the online version for our 24th ST friends across the globe:Debbie and Jay's BEST PEOPLE 2012…See More
May 23
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24th Street Theatre posted a blog post

24th Street Theatre Directors recognized by LA Weekly

LA WEEKLY is featuring 24th Street Theatre co-founders Debbie Devine and Jay McAdams in their annual BEST PEOPLE 2012 Issue! There are 5 different covers photographed by the amazing Kevin Scanlon for this special issue that hit newsstands yesterday...all gorgeous. Grab one for your coffee table if you live in L.A... and here's the online version for our 24th ST friends across the globe:Debbie and Jay's BEST PEOPLE 2012…See More
May 23
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Rebecca Fuller Summers is now a member of University Park Family
May 23
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Profile IconMelissa Runnels, Otto Khera and Alaisha joined University Park Family
May 15
Eddie updated an event

Neighborhood Council - 1st Thursday of Every Month at MLK Park

June 7, 2012 at 6:30pm to March 7, 2013 at 9pm
The North Area Neighborhood Development Council meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss the most important issues in the community.See More
May 8
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Sharon Gerstel is now a member of University Park Family
May 5
Welcome Them!
24th Street Theatre's blog post was featured

India Comes to 24th ST This Sat! Get your tickets today!

This Saturday, May 5th at 1pm,  24th STreet Theatre brings performance artist Sheetal Gandhi to North University Park with her hit show, Bahu-Beti-Biwi.  This, the final show of this year’s Saturday Explorer Series for family audiences, has been performed around the world and is great for audiences 7 and up. Ticket includes a Free homemade tamale.  Tickets for North University Park residents, just 24-cents, for the general public, just $5. Get tix…See More
May 4
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