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Signs of life are slowly emerging from the historic building ravaged by fire in June 2022 at the corner of Euclid and McPherson. While it will be Spring 2024 before the majority of businesses are back in operation, Occasions Boutique—formerly Enchanting Embellishments—located at 4732 McPherson, is hosting a Grand Opening this Saturday, November 18, from…
Unfortunately, 2023’s Halloween Adult Costume Contest was a rainout, though the show did go on in an abbreviated fashion. Co-producer Dennis Gorg said this was the 2nd time in the 20 years he’s been involved in the “CWE’s Legendary Halloween Costume Contest” that the event was cancelled due to rain. That previous cancellation was in…
A crew of Doggie Wardens, each with a “guilty as charged for disorderly conduct” canine, waited while the rest of the four-legged parade participants assembled on the McPherson lot. They greeted each other with woofs and yips, and then settled down as they ambled over to Maryland Plaza. The costumes for this event are always…