NAMI Urban L. A. supports families affected by mental illness
This organization offers counseling not only to people diagnosed with mental issues, but also to their family members and caregivers as well.
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Pacific Coast Regional helps small businesses thrive
For 40 years, PCR has assisted small business owners with loan programs, classes, and consulting.
The Black Business Tour brings consumers to local business
Mone’t Lamb created the bus tour to introduce local residents to small black-owned businesses in Los Angeles.
The World Stage and all that jazz
Ethnomusicologist Billy McCoy discusses the weekly music workshops in Leimert Park.
Although “The Get Down” train has crashed, Skylan Brooks leaps into new ventures
By Troy Tieuel An abrupt and surprising letdown by executive producer Baz Luhrmann leaves many on ‘The Get Down” roster…
Real Estate’s financially rewarding careers
Careers as a realtor and a residential loan originator can be a grind, but they come with great rewards.
L.A. Standard’s new intern: Amir Medina
A concert during the Leimert Park Juneteenth Heritage Festival. Photo by Amir Medina Amir Medina is 16-year-old sophomore at Connections…
The Liquor Bank’s permit to sell alcohol is revoked
“The Liquor Bank served as a hot spot of crime, drugs, and violence. Today, we said enough is enough, our community deserves better.” -Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson
GreenArt can turn a home into an oasis
Brent Green started his landscaping career transforming front and back yards in Leimert Park.
