Julie Swayze managed to get Metropolis Books open at 440 S. Main Street in time for the recent holidays. She even managed to host a grand opening party—with the help of the Valley Economic Development Corp.—that drew several authors who mingled with customers and signed copies of their work. That holiday buzz was fun while it lasted, but now it’s time to get back to everyday business. All the better at Metropolis Books, where the floor plan runs well back from bustle and noise on Main Street and an understated décor provides a nice atmosphere for perusing the wide of array of titles. And don’t worry about missing the book signing at the grand opening. Swayze is an author herself, with several mystery stories in print. She has them in stock at Metropolis Books, of course, so you can get a signed copy anytime.
Local Hero - 06/26/2009
Pedro Lobos works in shipping for Raj Manufacturing at 850 S. Broadway, and he’s putting in plenty of hours these days bec ... [ Full Story ]
Local Hero - 06/19/2009
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Local Hero - 06/05/2009
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Local Hero - 06/05/2009
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Local Hero - 05/29/2009
Here’s a fellow who won’t look directly into the camera, but it’s not because he’s shy. Nicolas Nacara gets paid to keep a ... [ Full Story ]
Local Hero - 05/22/2009
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Local Hero - 05/15/2009
Alfonso Zuniga came to Los Angeles in 1968 from his hometown of Acapulco, Mexico, and he made a living for a long time in ... [ Full Story ]
Local Hero - 05/08/2009
Alexis Vitale spends nearly every minute of her spare time in the Fashion District of Downtown, where she works on the Hop ... [ Full Story ]
Local Hero - 04/17/2009
The economy is still plenty tough, but the Orpheum Theatre on the 800 block of S. Broadway is keeping busy these days with ... [ Full Story ]
Local Hero - 04/10/2009
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