It’s often said that Los Angeles is a city of immigrants. Although the same is almost never said of refugees, it should be. Together, immigrants and refugees account for roughly 35% of Angelenos. And while native Angelenos are often discusses as if they're as rare as rain, California-born Angelenos actually account for about 52% of … Continue reading No Enclave — Los Angeles Transplants
Ask Silver Lake — If Silver Lake isn’t in the Eastside, Where is it?
This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. INTRODUCTION On 5 February 2014, the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council considered a motion … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — If Silver Lake isn’t in the Eastside, Where is it?
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No Enclave — Welsh Los Angeles
INTRODUCTION I had originally planned to post this on 1 March -- Saint David's Day -- the feast day of David, the patron saint of Wales. Obviously, that didn't happen so I filed it away for next year... or the year after that. But I'm heading to Wales early next month so I've been boning … Continue reading No Enclave — Welsh Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Neighborhoods Map
Screenshot of Pendersleigh & Sons Cartography's map of Los Angeles Neighborhoods, Communities, and Southern California For whatever reason, one of my most evergreen posts is "New York City Neighborhoods Map," a post I wrote and map that I made when laid up in bed with a brain-fogging bout of COVID. The fog has long-cleared but … Continue reading Los Angeles Neighborhoods Map
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Ask Silver Lake — Radio Silver Lake
This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Silver Lake's connection to music runs almost as deep as its well-known ties … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — Radio Silver Lake
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Ask Silver Lake – The Reservoir Fence & the History of Reservoir Access and Advocacy
This piece was originally written for “Ask Silver Lake.” "Ask Silver Lake" is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. INTRODUCTION Summer is here. As we now embrace (or brace ourselves for … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake – The Reservoir Fence & the History of Reservoir Access and Advocacy
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Ask Silver Lake — The Silver Lake Garden Apartments
This article was written for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council feature, “Ask Silver Lake.” “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you’d like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. In Silver Lake, one encounters a variety of types of multi-dwelling residences … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — The Silver Lake Garden Apartments
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No Enclave — Greek Los Angeles
INTRODUCTION My naively ambitious plan was to write a No Enclave about Greek Los Angeles in time for Greek Independence Day. That date, 25 March, came and went. I shelved this uncompleted post with plans to finish it next year. Then, on 3 April, Chrys Chrys announced that Papa Cristo’s, a beloved Los Angeles institution, … Continue reading No Enclave — Greek Los Angeles
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Ask Silver Lake — The London Street Garden
This article was written for the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council feature, "Ask Silver Lake." “Ask Silver Lake” is dedicated to exploring the history and insights of our community. If you have questions or ideas you'd like us to consider, please drop a comment or send them to outreach@silverlakenc.org. Los Angeles is widely known for its … Continue reading Ask Silver Lake — The London Street Garden
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Urban Rambles — The Marketplace Ramble
I was recently contacted by Nicholas Guiang, an audio journalist and producer at the American Public Media radio program, Marketplace. He'd seen me on Rebecca Castillo's piece for LA Times 404 and wanted to accompany me on an urban ramble for a radio segment. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3i9HyRkujNhOD9gxJAO4XF You know Marketplace, it's the show hosted by Kai Ryssdal… … Continue reading Urban Rambles — The Marketplace Ramble
Eric Brightwell 