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Opinion-based articles by contributing writers or forum users about different topics affecting Echo Park and surrounding areas. These opinions are the views of the individual writers as they relate to a specific topic and not the views or publications of Echo Park Forums. EPF serves as a platform for Echo Park residents, businesses owners and others to share their thoughts about different subjects.

Why an Echo Park ‘Parking Ban’ (on Scott Ave and surrounding streets) is not right for our community
20 May 2014

Why an Echo Park ‘Parking Ban’ (on Scott Ave and surrounding streets) is not right for our community

by Staff | posted in: Opinions | 0

Will a proposed Echo Park parking ban and signing petition have unintended and negative consequences for Echo Park residents in and around Scott Ave?

Dodgers, Mitch O'Farrell, Parking
Dog owners beware: Avoid Rocket Dog Walking in Echo Park and Los Angeles
2 May 2014

Dog owners beware: Avoid Rocket Dog Walking in Echo Park and Los Angeles

by Staff | posted in: Business, Opinions | 121

Rocket Dog Walking was discovered to be the neighborhood dog walking service that left a panting dog inside a hot car for an hour in Silverlake, LA.

Pets
Echo Park residents discuss LA Times’ gangsters-only-on-weekends story
5 Feb 2014

Echo Park residents discuss LA Times’ gangsters-only-on-weekends story

by Staff | posted in: News, Opinions | 0

Opinions were varied after LA Times published a story that declared gentrification a victor against Echo Park gangs. We asked our followers for their input.

Gang Injunction, Gentrification
Comic: The Echo Park Gang Life is for the Weekends
4 Feb 2014

Comic: The Echo Park Gang Life is for the Weekends

by Staff | posted in: Entertainment, Opinions | 0

Inspired by an LA Times article that describes how gentrification has pushed gangs out of Echo Park, Parky asks Lago about his gangster past.

Gang Injunction, Gentrification
Echo Park is Not the Eastside Batman and Robin Meme
29 Jan 2014

Echo Park is Not the Eastside Batman and Robin Meme

by Staff | posted in: Opinions | 0

Many residents and locals in Echo Park have taken to calling Echo Park the Eastside. This is an incorrect geographic classification, disapproved by Batman.

Geography
Echo Park’s Tierra Mia Coffee: 5 Reasons to Stay Wireless Free
22 Nov 2013

Echo Park’s Tierra Mia Coffee: 5 Reasons to Stay Wireless Free

by Staff | posted in: Opinions | 0

Echo Park Forums user gives his views on why Echo Park’s Tierra Mia Coffee shop should continue to not provide wireless services to its customers.

Coffee Shops
Please, Stop Calling Echo Park the “Eastside”
7 Nov 2013

Please, Stop Calling Echo Park the “Eastside”

by Staff | posted in: Opinions | 0

Echo Park Forums user gives his views and opinions on why locals and residents should not call Echo Park the Eastside.

Geography

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