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      Award-winning journalist Wafic Khalil is the Editor in Chief of Colorado Boulevard Newspaper. He leads content development and design for our newspaper, e-newsletters, website, and live events, as well as the overall direction of the paper. An accomplished artist in film and music, he has a Bachelor’s in film and video from MassArt and a Master’s in Fine Arts from CalArts.

      Award-winning Colorado Boulevard Newspaper is your go-to source for informative news, engaging events, and vibrant community life in the greater Pasadena area. We’re proud to be recognized for excellence in journalism and remain committed to informing, educating, and collaborating to create a better world, both locally and globally.

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          Shortly after Walt Disney died on December 15, 1966, rumors started circulating around about his body being frozen awaiting future advanced technology to bring...

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          This is what I know and practice in order to be happy. You’ve heard the saying : “Don’t put the key to happiness in someone else’s...

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          At the 2017 Pasadena Playhouse District Association (PDA) annual meeting, Board Chair Brian Alan Baker announced the news of the Playhouse’s Parklets...

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          April 5th, 2017 was the soft opening day for Aldi in Altadena. By Wafic Khalil In anticipation of its Grand Opening (April 6th) Day, customers flocked to the...

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          Inevitable Changes for Colorado Boulevard

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          Sat, July 23 – Kids Can Relive 1910 Pasadena Millionaire’s Row

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          Dear Readers, Today, Tuesday June 28, 2016, we turn three years old. I would like to use this occasion to thank everyone who has given their time, energy, and...

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          “Many Windows, One Light” Walk!

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