By Jason KUROSU It is not unusual for churches to enjoy larger crowds for Easter Sunday services. Brent Kuszyk, director of Communications for La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, concurs. “We had a really good turnout this year,” said Kuszyk. “It was definitely up from last year.” Perhaps it was the holiday alone that brought out the […]
By Brandon HENSLEY If it’s spring it must be time to “Lift Up La Crescenta” again. That is the name of the event being held on Sunday at 2 p.m., when many people of all faiths are invited to join fellow residents and pray about something, anything. “We’ll have a massive amount of prayer power,” […]
Curves in Montrose recently celebrated its one year anniversary with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. Owner Linda Johnson said that she is excited about all the new things that Curves has to offer and encourages local residents to stop by. Curves recently added a Zumba fitness class and a […]
This Sunday, May 1, is a big day in town. The Montrose Shopping Park is hosting five different events! Last week I shared about Kids ‘N Kritters, Wags & Whiskers, the Harvest Market, and the Thieves Market. This week it’s all about the food. The annual Taste Of Montrose event will be going on from […]
Destiny is not a matter of chance, but of choice. Not something to wish for, but to attain.” William Jennings Bryan What is your destiny? Or should I ask, what have you decided for your business this year? It is still early enough in the year to develop a successful marketing strategy and attain your […]
By Jason KUROSU On April 5, Measure S, the much discussed obligation bond, passed with a whopping 69.5% of the vote. In this period of economic uncertainty, Measure S has seemed like the only beacon of hope for public education funding in the state. For this reason, support for the measure was always high leading […]
By Ted AYALA Crowds swarmed and gathered en masse in the Glendale City Council’s (GCC) chamber on Monday night at 8 p.m. Lining the aisles were citizens and dignitaries alike, eager to celebrate the swearing-in of not only the victors from this month’s city council election, but also the inauguration of Laura Friedman as mayor […]
I know that I’m preaching to many in the choir when I say I’m weary of information overload. The TV and radio – I still listen to “free” AM and FM stations – of course are constantly blasting info at sometimes lightening speed. On a recent Saturday evening my 22-year-old son and I were watching […]
By Sue KILPATRICK Spring brings with it an energy that awakens all the senses. Nature begins its yearly rebirth as new life emerges. In addition, two religious holidays celebrate joyous events at this time of year. Christians around the world recognize the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day and Passover is observed by Jewish people […]