The New Normal: A Normal Heights Revival
What once was strictly laundromats, liquor stores and a couple greasy burrito shops is now seeing hip traffic pave trails into even hipper locales. The burgeoning neighborhood of Normal Heights seems to be following in the footsteps of its next-door communities - Hillcrest and North Park –openin...
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Posted on 03/05/2013 by Michelle Dederko - Read More
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Explore: East Village Wild Wednesdays
Now until April 3, participating East Village businesses are taking 20% off the bill for locals every Wednesday. These reoccurring Wild Wedne$day$ brought to the community by the East Village Association include a range of casual spots, as well as more upscale options to satiate all tastes. With...
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Posted on 03/01/2013 by Michelle Dederko - Read More
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Gingerbread Village Project at the Manchester Grand Hyatt
The Manchester Grand Hyatt hosts their fifth annual Gingerbread Village Project in support of Make-A-Wish San Diego and sweet-teeth everywhere. Three downtown community schools - Monarch School, Perkin’s Elementary School and Kimbrough Elementary – have created the ultimate gingerbread village, ...
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Posted on 11/30/2012 by Michelle Dederko - Read More
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SoNo Park Holiday Fest & ChiliPalooza is Here
The 3rd Annual SoNo Park Holiday Fest & ChiliPalooza is half South Park, half North Park, and a whole lot of chili and beer. Taking place on Sunday, December 2 from 11am to 5pm between 32nd and Thorn Street, the SoNo Park Holiday Fest will also feature holiday shopping from local vendors, live m...
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Posted on 11/29/2012 by Michelle Dederko - Read More
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San Diego Named #2 Most Attractive City
Travel + Leisure magazine released a list of the most attractive cities in America. And it’s no big surprise that San Diego got the national recognition it deserves. Part of the annual America’s Favorite Cities survey, T+L readers rated 35 metropolitan areas on an array of qualities, ranging fro...
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Posted on 11/28/2012 by Michelle Guerin - Read More
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Congrats: Lamplighter Award Winners
San Diego’s usual casual style was upgraded for black tie swagger, as downtown’s entrepreneurs of all avenues dressed up and gathered together to celebrate the district’s continued success with a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner, awards ceremony and live auction...
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Posted on 11/14/2012 by Michelle Guerin - Read More
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Gaslamp Gold: The 2012 Lamplighter Awards
The Gaslamp Quarter Association presents the 18th Annual Lamplighter Awards, honoring the best downtown San Diego businesses, events and individuals, on Tuesday, November 13 at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter.
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Posted on 11/07/2012 by Michelle Dederko - Read More
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North Park Makes Hippest Neighborhoods List
No longer is North Park just San Diego’s designated hipster hangout. The nation is taking notice, and locals should expect to see an incoming tide of skinny jeans-wearing believers in all things indie and ironic. This week, Forbes named North Park one of America’s Hippest Hipster Neighborhoods...
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Posted on 09/21/2012 by Michelle Guerin - Read More
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CityFest: Celebrate Hillcrest History
As Pride Fest finishes picking up the last of the confetti off the grounds of Hillcrest, we don’t have to wait much longer for the next big celebration in the city. The 28th annual CityFest returns on Sunday, August 12th, now expanded to include CityFest Night that will party past sundown.
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Posted on 08/03/2012 by Michelle Dederko - Read More
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Encinitas Named One of 20 Best Surf Towns
This week, National Geographic released an exciting announcement for my favorite North County community. Encinitas was named one of the World’s 20 Best Surf Towns. Encinitas is the only Southern California town to make the cut on the top 20 list that also features U.S. stand-outs Santa Cruz, CA,...
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Posted on 07/26/2012 by Michelle Guerin - Read More
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