Neighborhoods

Spotted: Festive front yard in honor of Blaine’s 12th birthday

Walking on Stanford Avenue today in the University Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park, we spotted this festively decorated front yard celebrating Blaine turning 12. Great

by Linda Hubbard
on July 5, 2020

Norbert the dinosaur is decked out for the 4th of July

While this 4th of July will be quieter for many due to the pandemic, leave it to Norbert the Ladera dinosaur to get in the

by Linda Hubbard
on July 3, 2020

Neighborhood walking: The story behind the Fromhertz House on Portola Road

Editor's note: We continue to highlight some of the stories behind buildings that you may have walked by many times before but never knew their

by Nancy Lund
on June 10, 2020

Spotted: Rubber duckies with inspiring messages

Menlo Park resident Janet Bell walks her dog in her neighborhood and comes across inspiring messages thanks to rubber ducks. "The owners of this house

by Linda Hubbard
on May 8, 2020

Spotted: Camarillo Pacific Railroad delighting neighborhood children

Jim Camarillo reports that operating the Camarillo Pacific Railroad in the University Heights neighborhood in Menlo Park has a two-fold benefit: "It gives me something

by Linda Hubbard
on April 25, 2020

Norbert the dinosaur wishes everyone “Happy Earth Day!”

Walking the hills of the Ladera neighborhood this morning, we were instantly cheered by Norbert the dinosaur's Earth Day outfit. He was sporting butterfly wings

by Linda Hubbard
on April 22, 2020

Roses and roses to brighten a Monday by photographer Betsy Sergeant Snow

Hoping these roses photographed by InMenlo contributing photographer Betsy Sergeant Snow on a morning walk brighten your Monday. Photos by Betsy Sergeant Snow (c) 2020

by Linda Hubbard
on April 20, 2020

Neighborhood walking: Bright and cheery roses

Laura Daschbach Pitchford snapped "Sunday’s variety of colors! " when on a walk in Menlo Park this morning. Enjoy!

by Linda Hubbard
on April 19, 2020

Neighborhood walking: Colorful cow is new addition to Lindenwood front yard

A very colorful cow has joined a pig and frog — who often sport seasonal bows — on Greenoaks Drive in Lindenwood, as spotted by

by Linda Hubbard
on April 17, 2020

Neighborhood walking: Select a soap to brighten your hand washing – and help local non-profit

Last Sunday, Shosh Cohen put soaps out at her home, writing on Nextdoor: "Yes, it's true that the coronavirus is no match for good old

by Linda Hubbard
on April 14, 2020