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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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Galco's to Pour 'Poptails' Today

First ever tasting event at Galco's will help fund the Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition's legal battle with the Autry National Center.

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Glass Studio Owner Takes on Business Leadership Role

Cathi MIlligan, owner of the Glass Studio on York Bouelvard, was recently named chair of the HHPNC's economic development committee, and she said she has the energy to help local business flourish.

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Inside the Southwest Museum Part II: The Building

The second part of a three part series, looking into the ongoing preservation process happening inside the Southwest Museum. In this part, Patch looks at issues of access and safety

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Inside the Southwest Museum Part I: The Collection

The first part of a three part series, looking into the ongoing preservation process happening inside the Southwest Museum. In this part, Patch looks at the multi-million dollar preservation effort aimed at the 230,000-item collection of rare objects.

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Food Truck Report: The Lineup for Tuesday, July 12

Highland Park Din-Din-A-Go-Go returns to to Figueroa Produce for it's weekly visit today; see below for the lineup of gourmet food truck that will be offering their fare for the feast.

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Accused Mount Washington Motorist Has Road Rage History

Louis Mraz, the Mount Washington man accused of running down a cyclist on May 28, was previously arrested for punching a 72-year-old man in the face during a 1999 road rage incident.

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