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LuxUrban Hotels Announces Newest Properties to Join Trademark Collection® by Wyndham

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

These hotels join The Blakely by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham in New York City as the latest LuxUrban property additions to the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndham”) brand family.

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  • These hotels join The Blakely by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham in New York City as the latest LuxUrban property additions to the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (“Wyndham”) brand family.
  • “We are very pleased to have three properties integrate to the Wyndham brand and operating platform,” said Brian Ferdinand, Chairman and CEO of LuxUrban Hotels.
  • We continue to expect that at least 60% of LuxUrban hotels will be onboarded to the Wyndham platform by the end of 2023 third quarter, with the remainder joining by the end of this year.”
    The Herald by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham is a 167-room “hidden gem” located in the heart of New York City.
  • Mr. Ferdinand noted each of these three properties is now part of Wyndham Rewards®, recently named the number one hotel rewards program by editors of U.S News & World Report.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles celebrates it's 'sweet sixteen'

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is thrilled to announce its 16th season of summer performances in MacArthur Park. Levitt LA's summer long coming of age party continues to reflect the cultural mosaic of Los Angeles with an outstanding lineup while enjoying an iconic LA outdoor setting in historic MacArthur Park.

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  • Welcoming music fans of all ages from across Los Angeles and beyond to MacArthur Park for 32 free summer concerts June 10 – September 3, 2023
    LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles (Levitt LA) is thrilled to announce its 16th season of summer performances in MacArthur Park.
  • Levitt LA's summer long coming of age party continues to reflect the cultural mosaic of Los Angeles with an outstanding lineup while enjoying an iconic LA outdoor setting in historic MacArthur Park.
  • For complete calendar of the Levitt LA Summer Season 2023, please visit www.levittlosangeles.org
    Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles' 2023 Season is supported in part by:
    City of Los Angeles, City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department, Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, The National Endowment for the Arts, The Music Center, Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council, Pico Union Neighborhood Council, Rampart Village Neighborhood Council, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, LACMA, The Fowler Museum, Everybody.
  • June 10 – September 3, 2023
    Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles @ MacArthur Park.

Tessera Therapeutics Names Cynthia M. Patton as General Counsel and Secretary

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

SOMERVILLE, Mass., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tessera Therapeutics, the biotechnology company pioneering a new approach in genetic medicine known as Gene Writing™, announced the appointment of Cynthia M. Patton as General Counsel and Secretary, effective today.

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  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tessera Therapeutics, the biotechnology company pioneering a new approach in genetic medicine known as Gene Writing™, announced the appointment of Cynthia M. Patton as General Counsel and Secretary, effective today.
  • Ms. Patton brings over 20 years of leadership experience in biotech and corporate legal affairs, as the General Counsel and Secretary of Verily and in senior leadership positions at Amgen.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Cynthia to the Tessera team as General Counsel,” said Michael Severino, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Tessera Therapeutics.
  • Before Amgen, Cynthia spent several years as general counsel of SCAN Health Plan, a California Medicare advantage plan.

LuxUrban Hotels Inc. Signs Master Lease Agreements for the O Hotel in Los Angeles and 101 Bogart Street in Brooklyn, New York

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The O Hotel establishes LuxUrban's presence in Los Angeles and 101 Bogart Street increases the Company’s property density in New York City.

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  • The O Hotel establishes LuxUrban's presence in Los Angeles and 101 Bogart Street increases the Company’s property density in New York City.
  • These short-term stay hotels will be marketed to business and vacation travelers via the Company’s consumer facing LuxUrbanTM brand.
  • Inclusive of these new properties, LuxUrban has 17 short-term stay hotels under lease in Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, and Washington, DC.
  • Guests at the LuxUrban Hotels properties are provided high quality service under the Company’s consumer brand, LuxUrbanTM.

211 LA Receives L.A. County's Gold Eagle Award

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Friday, October 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 211 LA was one of 13 county agencies recently named a recipient of the coveted Gold Eagle Award at the 35th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony held Oct. 12 at the Music Center. Under the direction of the L.A. County Department of Public Health, 211 LA and its partners responded to the needs of more than 2 million residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 211 LA was one of 13 county agencies recently named a recipient of the coveted Gold Eagle Award at the 35th Annual Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony held Oct. 12 at the Music Center.
  • Under the direction of the L.A. County Department of Public Health, 211 LA and its partners responded to the needs of more than 2 million residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The combined efforts of the organizations were acknowledged with the top award presented by the Productivity and Quality Commission, which recognizes innovative and best practices developed by county employees and their community agencies like 211 LA.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for this award, which underscores the critical and impactful role 211 LA plays in the lives of the county's most vulnerable residents," said 211 LA Executive Director Maribel Marin.

County of Los Angeles Partners with PowerFlex to Install New Smart Electric Vehicle Chargers at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall Among Other Locations

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Monday, October 3, 2022

On October 1, 2022, The County of Los Angeles (County) and PowerFlex announced the addition of 40 electric vehicle (EV) Level 2 charging stations and 3 DC Fast Chargers in the parking garage at The Music Centers iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.

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  • On October 1, 2022, The County of Los Angeles (County) and PowerFlex announced the addition of 40 electric vehicle (EV) Level 2 charging stations and 3 DC Fast Chargers in the parking garage at The Music Centers iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.
  • ALM technology enables the County to install a greater number of chargers than could otherwise be supported by the existing utility infrastructure.
  • ALM is a part of the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, which provides real-time insights and intelligent control of the EV chargers.
  • Angelenos can charge their plug-in vehicles at County hospitals, libraries, beaches, and now, landmarks such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Los Angeles Tourism Raises Curtain on 'Now Playing' Ad Campaign

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Monday, September 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EXTERIOR. LOS ANGELES. FADE IN. Today, Los Angeles Tourism invites visitors to discover what's "Now Playing" in the City of Angels with the kickoff of a creative new advertising campaign spotlighting the incomparable breadth of attractions, experiences, entertainment and accommodations found only in L.A. Shot on location at several iconic L.A. sites, the spot combines live-action film, music, animation and voiceover to create a dazzling mix of campaign content.

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  • "Now Playing instantly evokes what's unique about Los Angeles," said Don Skeoch, Chief Marketing Officer for the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.
  • True to Los Angeles' identity, the ad also features top talent that give the campaign an added touch of Hollywood magic.
  • In celebration of Los Angeles' long-standing connection to Mexico, the advertising campaign is a coproduction between Plus Plus and Panamericana, bridging the cultural gap between two sister cities of Los Angeles and Mexico City.
  • Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is the non-profit destination marketing and sales organization for the Los Angeles tourism industry and the ultimate resource for where to stay and play in the L.A. area.