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'All of us can do something.'
In interviews, African-Americans who run food businesses on the Peninsula expressed a mix of dismay and hope about the George Floyd protests. -
Nut House plans June reopening
Palo Alto's last dive bar is gearing up to reopen its doors this month while its owners continue to work on securing a long-term home for the business. -
Stanford Live unveils lineup for 2020-21 seasonStanford Live's next season is an ambitious one with music from a variety of genres, theatrical performances, comedy, dance and more. (Photo courtesy Stanford Live.)
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Bookstores, libraries adjust to life in lockdownWe've compiled a list of some ways to participate in author events, book clubs and storytimes and to peruse bookstore shelves without leaving your home.
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Expand your world — the Palo Alto wayAll around us, local arts organizations, community groups, businesses and neighborhoods have been busy trying to keep life and community going, albeit in unique ways.
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Love for Butter pop-up finds a new homeJohn Shelsta, whose baked goods have drawn a loyal following for years, has finally found a semi-permanent home in Palo Alto for his pop-up.
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Our guide to local takeout, deliveryWe've compiled a running list of Peninsula food businesses staying open for takeout or delivery during the coronavirus shutdown.
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Couple's Net
by Chandrama Anderson
Union. Unity. E Pluribus Unum (Out of Many, One)
Jun 5, 2020 | 0 comments
A Teen's Palo Alto
by Jessica Zang
Black Lives Matter: on the topic of protesting and looting
Jun 3, 2020 | 23 comments
Peninsula Foodist
by Elena Kadvany
'All of us can do something.' Local black restaurant owners react to George Floyd protests
Jun 2, 2020 | 13 comments
An Alternative View
by Diana Diamond
Such delightful city employee perks
Jun 1, 2020 | 40 comments
Stanford Live releases next season's schedule, issues 'statement of hope'
Hip-hop artist Frank Waln with singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza, the SFJAZZ Collective and the Vienna Boys Choir are among the fall performances optimistically announced by Stanford Live this week as part of its 2020-21 season. Wednesday, 2:48 PM
Annual 'Pear Slices' showcase goes digital
The Pear Theatre's yearly showcase of short plays written by members of the Pear Playwrights Guild has returned as a filmed presentation that is streaming online. Tuesday, 12:31 PM
Our guide to local restaurants selling groceries, meal kits and more
Many local restaurants have transformed themselves into pseudo-grocery stores, selling eggs, milk, fresh produce, household items and specialty products directly to customers. Tuesday, 2:33 PM | 6 comments
Kepler's Books joins forces with Menlo Park Library to launch community book club
Kepler's Books and the Menlo Park Library have teamed up to start a community book club. Their first pick for the program, called "Community Reads @ Home," is "Exit West" by Mohsin Hamid. Thursday, 12:19 PM
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