5 Things to Know: Foul Odor, Rideshare Apps, New Men's Shop

Here are five things to start off your day in Echo Park and Silver Lake. Have an item you want to share for a five things article? Send an email to john.schreiber@patch.com:

1. A foul odor near Echo Park Tuesday caused the evacuation of a building and caused four people to become ill. Read all about it in our article. 
2. The Los Angeles City Council delayed a decision on rideshare apps such as Lyft at Tuesday's meeting. One councilman hopes to appeal a state decision to allow them. What do you think of rideshare apps?
3. The new menswear shop MRKT officially opened in Silver Lake over the weekend. Check them out here.
4. You love getting Patch every day, so don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook.
   
5. Know of something going on around town? Email me at john.schreiber@patch.com.