Tag: Media Arts Center
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Community members speak, MTS taking notes
City Heights community members show up, resulting at the most well-attended MTS community forum, to provide input on the future of San Diego’s transit system.
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Volunteers help with market renovation, strengthening local economy
On a hot and sunny day, volunteers gather to help renovate the locally-owned Center City Market. Owner Omar Hussein talks about the specialized foods he sells, serving his community’s needs, creating food equity, health and a gathering place for young and old.
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City Heights celebrates World Refugee Day
City Heights celebrated World Refugee Day at the Copley-Price YMCA on June 22nd, 2019. We talked with organizers and with Resilience Award recipient Jafferi Kyanza, youth counselor and co-founder of the San Diego African Youth Association.
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City Heights holds first Business Expo
On June 29, 2019 a group of successful small businesses and experts in economic development hosted the first annual City Heights Business Expo. The goal was to showcase the resources available for potential or new business owners, helping entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.
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Origins of the City Heights Dia de los Muertos
Hermalinda Figueroa has many stories to tell. Among them is the story of how Dia de los Muertos in City Heights got started in City Heights. From growing the flowers to bringing performers, this annual celebration is helping preserve Mexican culture in this community. Recorded a the City Heights 2018 Dia de los Muertos celebration.