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Great one-woman show at The Pear
Saw Diane Tasca tonight at the Pear avenue Theatre in Belle of Amherst-- a one-woman show about the life and love and poety of Emily Dickinson. sounds boring, but it wasn't! ...
 
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on Jul 22, 2006 at 1:58 am by Jason R., a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
What's the deal with Peeing on the Pavement?
I didn't know it was ok to pee on downtown sidewalks! I am so glad the Weekly told me this. Many have been the times where I've had the urge while strolling down Universit...
 
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on Jul 9, 2006 at 12:36 am by Josh, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Gas station
Does anyone know what happened to the midtown gas station on Middlefield road, next to Matadero creek ? It has been closed for a couple of years now. Will it reopen sometim...
 
Joe
 
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on Jul 7, 2006 at 7:26 am by Girish Joshi, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Who's the best barber?
When I lived in Redwood City, I had my hair cut by a barber located in the old Laurel Theatre building. His shop was just around the corner from the box office, and was like a...
 
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on Jun 27, 2006 at 9:16 pm by Allen Podell, a resident of the Community Center neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
What happened to the Ferrari dealer in Redwood City?
I noticed driving to work this morning that the Ferrari dealer on El Camino in Redwood City was empty... no cars! Not that I would ever be able to afford one, but it seemed...
 
Johnny
 
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on Jun 27, 2006 at 8:23 am by Norton, a resident of another community
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto Farmer's Market Celebrates 25th Anniversary
On Saturday, June 17th, the Palo Alto Farmer's Market will celebrate its 25th anniversary with free birthday cakes, music by Four Shillings Short, a speech by Palo Alto mayor ...
 
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on Jun 15, 2006 at 4:31 pm by Jocelyn Dong, associate editor of the Palo Alto Weekly
AROUND TOWN
Anyone know where the smoke is coming from?
The past few days I've noticed a distinct smoke smell in the air. It's particularly bad this morning. Does anyone know where this smoke is coming from or could someone direc...
 
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by stacrb, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Disease expert to discuss swine flu at Stanford
An infectious disease expert will discuss the H1N1 virus -- or swine flu -- at the Stanford Blood Center Tuesday as part of the university's Cafe Scientifique program. Rea...
 
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online
AROUND TOWN
Original request for 'defense fund' reimbursement
This is the original request for reimbursement for those who gave to a legal defense fund for Children's Theatre staff. Read the full story here Web Link...
 
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online
AROUND TOWN
Palo Alto native lands role in Dreamworks' feature film 'The Help'
At 6, she moved with her family from Palo Alto to France, where they drove around the country in a VW van before settling in a small town in the Alps. While she was at Menlo S...
 
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online
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Downtown North
Downtown North, Palo Alto's northernmost neighborhood, is also one of its oldest. Soon after Palo Alto began as an offshoot of Stanford University in the 1890s, the town was d...
 
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on Dec 31, 1969 at 4:00 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online
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Today's events (June 11)
[Web Link Dance: L'Ecole de Danse Performances] Mountain View ballet school L'Ecole de Danse hosts performances today, June 11, and tomorrow, June 12, at 7:...
 
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on Jun 10, 2013 at 12:33 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online
AROUND TOWN
Community Planning Session For Hearts to Home Collaborative
You're invited! The Heart and Home Collaborative is having a community planning session this Saturday! Who: All are welcome! What: Community Planning Session Where: ...
 
chuckjagoda1@gmail.com
 
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on Jun 5, 2013 at 7:17 pm by chuckjagoda1@gmail.com, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Five Fantastic Dog Parks Across the U.S.
Palo Alto Community Services Dept: Read this article on five dog parks in the US. The are great examples for the city to strive for. Web Link...
 
David
 
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 8:17 pm by David, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
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New Stanford Live season to feature Jazz, world music, dance
After a season focusing on classical music, Stanford Live is planning a lineup with a broader range of dance, jazz, world-music and theater performances. Read the full story ...
 
Editor
 
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on Jun 3, 2013 at 12:33 pm by Editor, Palo Alto Online
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Pizzeria Delfina Taking Over Empire Tap Room Space
Good luck finding parking - almost as difficult as in The Mission! Web Link
 
Hmmm
 
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on May 31, 2013 at 4:55 pm by Hmmm, a resident of East Palo Alto
AROUND TOWN
Prescribed Burn
Why no story about the prescribed burn in the Palo Alto foothills? I'm disappointed with our local reporting.
 
David
 
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on May 30, 2013 at 9:12 pm by David, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
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See: What's being built in your area?
See: What's being built in your area? Show me building permits near... "Palo Alto" Web Link
 
Building Eye
 
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on May 20, 2013 at 2:39 pm by Building Eye, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Upcoming Mother's Day Brunch - Mothers in their 80 Share Powerful Lessons About Motherhood
No one would describe raising a family as a simple undertaking, and 80-year-old Lourdes Fong and 88-year-old Beverly Bogart, at Moldaw Residences, understand the trials and tr...
 
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on May 10, 2013 at 1:37 pm by lew697, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Free Concert - Mark Russo and The Classy Cats
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) presents Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Swing, Latin & Brazilian Stylings TONIGHT, May 2, at 7 pm in Tateuchi Hall. The concert is ...
 
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on May 2, 2013 at 9:50 am by Community School of Music and Arts, a resident of another community
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Backyard Chicken & Gardeners Help NHN
                      MESSAGE TO BACKYARD CHICKEN & GARDENER                              WE NEED FOOD & FUNDS                                         ...
 
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
 
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on Apr 28, 2013 at 11:48 am by Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Russ Feingold to discuss the Patriot Act
Free ACLU Mid-Peninsula cordially invites you to meet and talk with Russ Feingold, the only senator to vote against the Patriot Act. May 8th, 6.30 Refreshments 7 pm ...
 
Alice Schaffer Smith
 
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 1:06 pm by Alice Schaffer Smith, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Grand Boulevard Initiative Survey
The Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) is partnering with Fenton, a communications firm, to help achieve the vision for the El Camino Real Corridor as a thriving and vibrant res...
 
GBI
 
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on Apr 18, 2013 at 9:32 am by GBI, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
AROUND TOWN
Los Altos Hills Fatal Car Crash
I'm surprised that the cracking news staff on the Weekly hasn't picked up this story. Web Link...
 
David
 
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on Apr 11, 2013 at 8:50 am by David, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
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HBO Pilot
People watching :
 
Walter Sedriks
 
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on Mar 13, 2013 at 4:48 pm by Walter Sedriks, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood


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