Community Spotlight: Playa del Rey’s Grass Roots Neighbors joins with community to feed those in need
On a recent Friday afternoon in Playa del Rey, volunteers tried to socially distance as they assembled generous bags of lettuce, peppers, cheese, meats, milk and other refrigerator staples, ready to be carried to people’s trucks and distributed to families located...
In your hometown with… the Chouinard family
For Wendy, Daniel and Nathan Chouinard, the world is a feast for the senses. They experience it through the heavenly smells of the international cuisines being cooked by their neighbors, by listening to uplifting music in several languages, creating art and nurturing...
More Best Of honorees to check out!
Check out these businesses honored in our 2020 Best Of Poll, including a few new categories: Best Dry Cleaner Best Of: Spring Cleaners 8636 S. Sepulveda Blvd. G, Westchester - (310) 670-8867 Favorites: Triangle Cleaners 6242 W 87th St., Westchester - (310)...
Pet Photo Contest!
Do you have the cutest critter in the community? We're hosting our first Photo Contest focusing on local pets! Show off your photo skills and capture a photo of your pet doing what it does best: being cute! Submit your photos to us by September 10th for a chance to be...
9th Annual Best Of Edition!
Dear Readers, We started the area’s first Best Of Poll nine years ago to celebrate the best businesses and organizations in our community. While we know this has been a difficult year in business for so many, we thought that made it all the more important to continue...
Fit4Mom offers moms workouts and community
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so we’re featuring some companies owned by local residents or located in Westchester/Playa to help promote shopping locally and supporting community members. Here’s the scoop on FIT4MOM Westside, owned by...
Westchester teen creates nonprofit to help students succeed
The world may be crazy right now, but teens like Westchester resident Sophia Scott have stepped up to the challenge and are seamlessly adapting to create solutions. Sophia, a 16-year old senior at Marymount High School, created Quaranteens, a pending nonprofit...
4th of July Spirit Week Bingo
Using the honor system, get five in a row (up, down or diagonal) and email us at westchesterhometown@yahoo.com with the subject "4th of July Bingo" by July 17. One person at random will be selected to receive a $25 gift card to Benny's Tacos!
In your hometown with…the Westerfield Family
It’s hard not to notice the Westerfield family in Westchester. First off, they have four children, which is a bit unusual these days. Then there’s the fact that all four of the children are within 37 months of each other in age. Oh, and they have twin girls adopted...
Flowers by Felicia readies to bloom in new Playa del Rey location
After running a business for more than 31 years in the same location, Felicia St. Denis is ready for a new beginning. As owner of Flowers by Felicia, St. Denis has played an important role in many people’s lives in Playa del Rey and beyond by creating beautiful floral...
