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    Malls are dying, but owners aren’t giving up

    It’s been a while since many of us have been to a shopping mall. The convenience of online shopping has mall owners scrambling to stay relevant. Sometimes staying relevant doesn’t involve shops.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 6, 2019 • 1 min read

    It’s been a while since many of us have been to a shopping mall. The convenience of online shopping has mall owners scrambling to stay relevant. Sometimes staying relevant doesn’t involve shops.

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    Checking in with Borderline Bar community a year after mass shooting
    1. 0:00A year after mass shooting, will Borderline Bar reopen?
    2. 9:46Congress wants more Latinx representation in Hollywood
    3. 17:57Malls are dying, but owners aren’t giving upYou’re reading this
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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Frances Anderton

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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    Checking in with Borderline Bar community a year after mass shooting
    1. 0:00A year after mass shooting, will Borderline Bar reopen?
    2. 9:46Congress wants more Latinx representation in Hollywood
    3. 17:57Malls are dying, but owners aren’t giving upYou’re reading this
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