Year: 2016

Looking back on 2016: Most viewed posts #11-20

Here’s what captured the attention of InMenlo readers during 2016. Results include only posts that went live during the past 12 months. (Remembering downtown Menlo

by Linda Hubbard
on December 31, 2016

British Bankers Club is once again abuzz in Menlo Park

We admit to being a bit nostalgic about the British Bankers Club in Menlo Park. When we moved back to our hometown of Menlo Park

by Linda Hubbard
on December 30, 2016

Menlo Park resident John Donald looks back on his top entertainment picks for 2016

Here's some of what I enjoyed during 2016: Music: According to iTunes, my most played new music of the year. Singles - U-turn, Tegan and

by John Donald
on December 29, 2016

Spotted: Menlo Park Firefighters Honor Guard at Foster Farm Bowl

The Menlo Park Fire District and Firefighters Association Honor Guard posted the colors for the playing of the National Anthem at the Foster Farms Bowl

by Linda Hubbard
on December 29, 2016

Sierpinski “forest” lights up front yard on Lucky Avenue in Menlo Park

A gaggle of elves — otherwise known as students in Paula Hamilton's Holiday Design Lab — assembled four Sierpinski Christmas trees that are now lighting

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2016

Spotted: Nativity scene re-enacted on Christmas Eve

For those Christians who follow the liturgical calendar, Christmas isn't over. Rather it just began on Christmas day and will continue to January 6 when the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 27, 2016

SLAC research shows how tiny device can disinfect water in minutes, not hours

In many parts of the world, the only way to make germy water safe is by boiling, which consumes precious fuel, or by putting it

by Contributed Content
on December 27, 2016

These Christmas presents and trees are actually cake!

Each year we enjoy a family Christmas dinner with friends we've known almost all of our life. The star of the dinner is always the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 25, 2016

Spotted: Luminarias are lighting the streets of Menlo Park on Christmas Eve

As has been the custom for the past few years, luminarias lined Cotton Street in Menlo Park with Hillview Drive fully onboard as well. But maybe the

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2016

As the sun sets, Menlo Park waits for Santa’s arrival

The kids of Menlo Park and Atherton get squirmier by the minute as they try to make it through a Christmas Eve meal and church.

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2016