Alison White loves walking in her Kentwood neighborhood in Westchester. She calls it “making her rounds.” A stroll is even better if she happens to spot a home that needs some TLC, and if it’s for sale, she might even consider buying it and that’s when the work really...
More than a dozen families came out to celebrate World Kindness Day on Saturday, November 13 by helping beautify the Westchester Triangle. The event was co-organized by Kentwood resident Sylvia Wilson, who is the chair of the Neighborhood Council of...
What exemplifies the joy of the holiday season more than seeing all the twinkling lights? How about a magical light display made of handmade neon animated figures? This is what you will see when you visit the home of Jon and Tina Vanderjagt on 78th Street in Westport...
The HTN and Zacha Homes have teamed up again this year to help make spirits bright with a Home for the Holidays Photo Contest! By participating in the fun, not only will you have the chance to win a prize, you’ll also have the chance to support your...
The community came out to celebrate Playa del Rey resident and local real estate agent Jane St. John at the Playa Venice Sunrise Rotary Club’s annual Cultural Dinner celebration on October 20th. The crowd at the sold-out Westchester Elks Lodge was treated to dinner,...
As our thoughts turn to the holidays and ways to give back, local nonprofits are inviting the community to get involved, donate and volunteer with their organizations. We reached out to Westchester/Playa nonprofits to learn about their upcoming projects and asked them...
The Community Plan Update for Westchester/Playa is proposing some zoning changes to parts of our neighborhood that may affect our homes, neighborhood character and daily commutes. The Community Plan is a blueprint from the Los Angeles City Planning Department that...
For Westchester Arts & Music Block Party founder John Sharpe, WAM is all about fun, family, and connection, and he can’t wait to see everyone on September 18th for the sixth annual event. “Feeling connected and knowing your neighbors beyond the drive-by wave is...
As the pandemic starts to appear in the rear-view mirror and vaccination numbers continue to rise, local businesses and organizations are beginning to plan and host events again. While last year every major summer happening was canceled or went virtual, as we move...
It's time to show your support for your favorite local businesses and organizations in our 10th Anniversary Best Of Readers' Poll! The last year has been difficult for many businesses, so it's more important than ever that we celebrate the best our community has...