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David Fonseca is the editor of Mount Washington-Highland Park Patch. He got his start in reporting as an intern for the Fall River Herald News in southeastern Massachusetts in 2005.

After earning his bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2006, he worked as both a freelancer and as a crime and education reporter for the Bourne and Sandwich Enterprise newspapers on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

David briefly freelanced for South Pasadena Patch before launching Highland Park-Mount Washington Patch in December of 2010.

When not reporting, he enjoys playing basketball, watching movies and doing his darndest to overcome inertia.

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Poll: Should Starbucks Start Serving Alcohol?

Four to six Starbucks stores in the Los Angeles area will sell beer, wine and premium food by the end of 2012, the company announced Monday, without specifying which stores.

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Poll: Should Starbucks Start Serving Alcohol?
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ASNC Funding Freeze Imperils Community Projects

Projects slated for funding at Mount Washington Elementary School and Debs park won't receive their dollars until the board's funding freeze is lifted.

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Hermon Committed to Forming Own Neighborhood Council

Despite a letter from Department of Neighborhood Empowerment Chief Bonghwan Kim advising them against the action, a task force of Hermon residents say they are still committed to forming their own neighborhood council.

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Neighbors Plant Urban Orchard On Marmion Way

Thanks to a community effort, 19 new citrus trees now line a stretch of sidewalk along Marmion Way between Avenues 56 and 57.

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Where in Highland Park?

Can you guess where this week's photo is taken?

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Where in Highland Park?
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Is Restaurant Ba Ready to Cook?

Recent blog posts by chef James Graham seem to indicate that he's almost ready to open his doors.

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Is Restaurant Ba Ready to Cook?
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