Faces of Menlo

Troop 109 takes on its first Northern Tier adventure

Troop 109, one of Menlo Park’s oldest Scouting America troops, recently completed its inaugural trek to Northern Tier in Atikokan, Canada. Over nine days, Scouts

by Caitlin Darke
on October 6, 2026

How to help local baby Mica on his path to 2026 Baby of the Year

Emails Janina Tamborski: "Our five-month-old son, Mica, is participating in the national 2026 Baby of the Year competition, and he has made it much further

by Contributed Content
on September 22, 2026

Artist Mitchell Johnson’s newest exhibit is “Twenty-One Years in Truro”

Artist Mitchell Johnson's latest show, Twenty-One Years in Truro, will be on display at Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill in Cape Cod

by Linda Hubbard
on September 8, 2026

Jeanette Trøstrup Andersen laid to rest in Kolding, Denmark

Today, September 3, 2026, Jeanette Trøstrup Andersen was finally laid to rest at Søndre Cemetery in Kolding, Denmark. Standing beside the urn are Jeanette’s children,

by Linda Hubbard
on September 3, 2026

Courtney Beyer continues to design fun stickers

We checked in with Menlo Park resident Courtney Beyer to find out about her latest sticker projects. She replied: "I am going to the California

by Linda Hubbard
on August 26, 2026

Pete Zivkov brings photographs back to the print world — with good results!

Pete Zivkov's career has spanned education and technology but his passion has alway been photography. "l started as a kid, using my dad's camera when

by Linda Hubbard
on August 13, 2026

SMB Fitness owner YuHui Chen takes on new duties with Rotary Club in Menlo Park

Longtime Menlo Park small business owner and community volunteer YuHui Chen has taken on new duties as District Governor of Rotary District 5150, leading nearly

by Linda Hubbard
on August 10, 2026

Eric Kinney turns to novel writing with “Scurry (Fraud Squad)” series

You could say Menlo Park is in Eric Kinney's blood. The ties are deep. His father Chuck is a former Mayor and City Council member.

by Linda Hubbard
on July 30, 2026

Spotted: Assemblymember Marc Berman hosting community food drive

Last week, Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) hosted a community food drive to collect food items for families in need during the summer months. Assemblymember

by Contributed Content
on July 25, 2026

Menlo Park resident Scott Paterson is a man of many talents

Glance online for what Menlo Park resident Scott Paterson has — and is — accomplishing and the natural reaction is "really?". But yes, the breadth

by Linda Hubbard
on July 22, 2026