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Insanely Great idea: Build utilitarian iPhone accessories locally, not offshore

Willie, Scooter and Jack. Those are the names of three iPhone holders available from Menlo Park-based start up Insanely Great Products. Behind each name is

by Linda Hubbard
on January 23, 2012

Backed by local support, Spirit of Uganda returns to Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center

The performers travel a long distance to get here, but when Spirit of Uganda returns to the stage at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center on

by Linda Hubbard
on January 19, 2012

Hélène Wickett: Bringing her musical talents home after years touring as solo concert pianist

When Hélène Wickett takes the stage as solo pianist for Symphony Parnassus at the Menlo-Atherton Performing Arts Center on Sunday (1/22), she'll be coming home.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 17, 2012

Nicole Baran: Raising awareness about domestic violence through education

Involved with the issue of domestic violence for a decade, Nicole Baran cites statistics that get your attention: Results of a recent survey supported by

by Linda Hubbard
on January 12, 2012

Joy Imai: Lifelong potter focuses on soda pottery at her Allied Arts Guild studio

For the past 25 years, visitors to the Allied Arts Guild have been treated to the pottery of Joy Imai. But, as she recounts, the

by Linda Hubbard
on January 11, 2012

Sacred Heart Schools’ new assistant principal mentors kids, offers advice to parents about bullying

Staying in one place is new for Shanterra McBride, the Assistant Principal of Student Life at Sacred Heart Schools since August 2011. As founder and

by Linda Hubbard
on January 10, 2012

Zimride CEO Logan Green talks ride sharing – and the service’s introduction in Menlo Park

Today (1/9) may be the official launch of Zimride Menlo Park but the ride sharing company has had a toe in town for longer. Co-founder

by Linda Hubbard
on January 9, 2012

Poshmark wants to turn individual closets into unique, shared shopping experience

They call it Club 1919. "It" being the totally accidental office space that Menlo Park-based start up Poshmark finds itself in at the corner Menalto

by Linda Hubbard
on January 5, 2012

Peter Ohtaki: Menlo Park City Council member reflects on his first year of service

Along with Kirsten Keith, who was elected Mayor by her peers at a December 6 Menlo Park City Council meeting, Peter Ohtaki is is starting

by Linda Hubbard
on January 3, 2012

Locals talk about places where they find renewal

With New Year's Day falling on a Sunday and many Bowl games scheduled on Jan. 2, the transition to 2012 is a 48 hour celebration.

by Linda Hubbard
on January 2, 2012