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    Is there a good doctor on the Eastside?

    Saturday, February 12, 2011

    R. Bennett is in search for a good, nearby medical practitioner:

    “Does anyone know of a decent doctor in Echo Park, Silver Lake or nearby? A general practitioner in the area not involved with a hungry hospital.  Just an independent doctor.”

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    Fence contractor needed

    Wednesday, August 25, 2010

    Diego asks:

    “Was wondering if anyone could recommend a company/contractor to build a driveway gate and some iron doors….?”

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    Seeking baby daycare center

    Sunday, August 22, 2010

    From a new parent named Sydney:

    “We’re looking for a daycare program in the Silver Lake/Los Feliz/Echo Park/Atwater areas that accepts infants… everything I have found online is more like a preschool which accepts children 24 months and older, but unfortunately for us the economic reality is we both need to return to work a few months after our baby is born.  Thanks!”

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    Where to get hitched with bike-riding guests?

    Tuesday, August 17, 2010

    Kristen from Silver Lake is getting married next spring and is looking for a wedding reception location that is fun, inspiring and close by for her bike riding friends.

    My honey and I live in Silverlake & just got engaged! We are looking to have our ceremony in the Spring outside under some trees either in Griffith Park or Elysian Park, and would love to have the reception in a separate fun & inspiring location that will allow booze. Is there anyone out there who could recommend a cozy spot in one of the parks &/or a fun spot for a big-ol’ party within a 7 mile radius of Silverlake/Echo Park? It’s looking like we are going to have about 150 guests, with half of them getting from point A to point B by bicycle.

    Photo by Jessica Spengler/Flickr

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    How do you find rentals in Eagle Rock?

    Friday, July 30, 2010

    Kathleen from Providence, RI needs help finding a place in Eagle Rock:

    Hi, my family and I may be relocating from Providence, RI in the very near future. Based on the commute (to Sylmar) and schools and neighborhood, we’ve decided that we like the Eagle Rock area very much. However, most of the methods we’ve used before in locating rentals (apartments or houses) are not working very well. Craigslist has a *very* small handful, and other internet searching we’ve done has turned up next to nothing. How do people find rental housing in the area? Do you use real estate agents? Are there signs on lawns/in windows? Thanks for any advice!

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    Looking for a family-friendly neighborhood near new school

    Monday, July 19, 2010

    – Christine from Studio City asks:

    I will have two children in the Los Feliz Charter school on Media Center Drive in Glassell Park off San Fernando. I need help finding a neighborhood that is family friendly, sidewalks, and safe that is close to the school but is also close to the Brand & 134 area (for work). I have been living in Studio City in a guesthouse and would like something like this instead of an apartment building or apartment neighborhood. Can anyone suggest some streets that I should visit so I can drive around looking for RENTAL signs? Probably a 2 BR is best since it is just myself and my two children, ages 7 & 9. Affordable for me is under $1500. Thank you for any help you may have.

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    Might be moving to the area

    Sunday, July 11, 2010

    Dear Eastsiders:

    I hope you might be able to help out me and my family.  We are East Coasters and may be relocating to the LA area.  We are not independently wealthy and have two children, one in high school and the other in middle school.  We are trying to find areas to live with good schools and somewhat reasonable house prices.  This could include renting if needed.

    If you have any information on cities, towns or neighborhoods that would be great.  It seems that based on your website that your organization is well organized and educated with these subjects.

    Thank you in advance for your advice.

    Sincerely,
    Bob
    Baltimore, MD.

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    Good neighborhood pool?

    Wednesday, June 9, 2010

    Can anyone recommend a local neighborhood pool in the 90032-ish area? Any opinions on Highland Park Rec Center pool? Need a good place for my 4-year old to take lessons. thanks

    - Henin from El Sereno/Monterey Hills

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