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Michael Kelly: Channeling the Spirit of Dorothy Buffum Chandler to Catalyze Change in Los Angeles

Philanthropist and arts activist Dorothy Buffum Chandler graced Time’s cover in December 1964. The article...
By Michael Kelly | LA Coalition

Michael Kelly: What Los Angeles Can Learn From the Warner Bros.

In 1917, Jack Warner was summoned to Los Angeles by one of his older brothers, Sam, to create a foothold in...
By Michael Kelly | LA Coalition

Los Angeles: My Kind of Sports Town

If you’re a fan of a professional sports franchise whose name begins with the words “Los Angeles,” you...
By KarenBrodkin | WME|IMG

Would Howard Hughes Invest in Los Angeles Today?

Howard Hughes, Jr. moved to Los Angeles from Texas in 1925 to leverage his diverse talents and knack for...
By Michael Kelly | LA Coalition

Grow Los Angeles’ Economy – and Your Bottom Line – by Creating a More Sustainable LA

Los Angeles’ world-famous creative and entrepreneurial spirit is shaping our neighborhoods and the places...

Would Albert Einstein Come to Los Angeles Today?

On New Year’s Day 1931, Albert Einstein arrived in Pasadena to take up a winter appointment as a Visiting...
By Michael Kelly | LA Coalition

The Virtual Reality of Los Angeles

Los Angeles looks almost nothing like I remember it. I’ve been in this city for a long time now. I consider...
By Howard Marks | StartEngine

Doing Good, and Doing It Right

Aristotle once said, “To give away money is an easy matter and in any man’s power. But to decide to whom...

Compassion Unites Us as Angelenos and Defines Us as Americans

We Americans have a unique history. We are proud of our independence and entrepreneurial, can-do spirit, yet...
By Antonia Hernandez | California Community Foundation

Values I Learned From My Father by Jeanie Buss

"My father, Dr. Jerry Buss, holds the honor of being the most successful owner in the history of professional...
By Jeanie Buss | Los Angeles Lakers

In the Era of the Selfie, Consumers Demand Immediate, Engaging, and Socially Driven Content

In 2014, TheWrap expanded its annual Hollywood-based media leadership conference to New York City. Gail...

The Past, Present, and Future of Los Angeles

From trains to planes to Hyperloop, the City of Angels has long been a prime destination for innovation
By Howard Marks | StartEngine