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Meet Martha Rangel and Regina McCullum, who have been recognized as Employees of the Quarter by the leaders of DLBA's Clean and Safe Teams. The two hard-working and dedicated Long Beach natives can be found on their routes eight hours a day, seven days a week,...

Frankie and Bride of Frankie Tat - Season-appropriate tattoo art by Tasi Tautolo at Outer Limits Tattoo Friday the 13th has had creepy connotations for centuries. In recent decades, getting a tattoo on this date has become quite a tradition. Many shops -- including...

It's quite possible that pizza is the most popular meal on the planet. Pizza has everything: It's affordable, portable, comforting, varied, nutritious -- and most importantly, it's very delicious any time of day or night.   Several outstanding pizza places in Downtown...

There's something special about autumn, isn't there? Feelings of comfort and nostalgia, trees getting those fall colors (yes, it even happens in a beach town), and the experience of your favorite holiday traditions all play into the love of the fall season.  Downtown...

Whether you’re an amateur, a hobbyist or a professional, all photographers are welcome to participate in the Downtown Long Beach Alliance’s annual DTLB Unfiltered photo competition, launching Oct. 1 and running through Oct. 22, 2023.  In celebration of October Arts...

Isn’t coffee one of the four basic food groups? Maybe not – but for many folks, a day isn’t quite complete until they’ve started it off with a bracing mug of coffee, or wrapped it up with a soothing cup of tea.  Here are 15 coffee spots located throughout Downtown...

It's wonderful when a new establishment opens up inside a historic Downtown building and is able to integrate contemporary features and attractions with the essence -- and even mysteries -- of the original structure.  Such is the case with Altar Society Brewing Co.,...

Located throughout Downtown Long Beach’s distinct neighborhoods, from the East Village Arts District to North Pine, you simply can’t replicate the in-person retail experience each of these shops so thoughtfully provides. With every corner, every shelf curated to offer...

This weekend marks the return of Long Beach Comic Con. Soon, Downtown Long Beach will be filled with festival enthusiasts unleashing their imaginations and geeking out in their shared love of all things comic book, fantasy, and sci-fi. Are you thinking of attending?...

  It's twilight time, and the multi-layered visual character of Downtown is beginning to reveal itself. This is when local resident Travis Stock-Tucker and his band of shutterbugs can be seen roaming the Downtown streets and waterfront, taking snapshots during...