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- Continuing on that theme, Green LA Girl recaps last night's car free panel at the 18th Street Arts Center
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- People who bought condos at the Americana in Glendale will finally be able to start moving in.
- There's some drama over on Larchmont Blvd. in regards to a restaurant that's not supposed to be a restaurant.
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