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Why Los Angeles may finally get an NFL team again

Nov 11, 2015
The threat of moving to Los Angeles has been useful to teams bargaining for new stadiums.

Homeboy Industries helps former gang member start over

Oct 9, 2015
Javier Chavez now works as a mentor in Los Angeles.

Opening museum doors for free pays off

Oct 2, 2015
Admission fees don't bring in all that much anyway, so why not get rid of them?

York & Fig: How one lucky store beat the odds

Sep 17, 2015
In this episode, a mom-and-pop shop, a magical bus tour and public policy.

Lights, camera, helicopter, open house!

Sep 1, 2015
Some L.A. realtors resort to Hollywood-worthy productions to sell a house.

Entrepreneur starts over in Highland Park

Aug 25, 2015
A computer repairman confronts losing his home and business.

York & Fig: Where are they now?

Aug 20, 2015
We return to Highland Park for the second episode of the gentrification podcast.

For public good, not for profit.

York & Fig: A Look Back

Aug 13, 2015
Marketplace’s Wealth and Poverty team revisits Highland Park, one year later.
This former camera emporium, Frank’s Camera, is being renovated. The current owners hope to bring in new tenants soon. Up and down Figueroa Street in Highland Park, old businesses are moving out and new businesses are moving in.
Rafael Cardenas

Sports broadcaster takes note of the Special Olympics

Jul 28, 2015
ESPN looks to get a piece of the marketing opportunity. And it's not alone.

Skid Row storage helps put order in lives of homeless

Jun 26, 2015
A safe, clean place for belongings is critical to getting and keeping work.