Greater LA
Mask making gives Angelenos a sense of purpose
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many Angelenos are sewing face masks as a way to generate income and find a sense of purpose when life feels like it’s coming apart at the seams.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 27m ListenAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, many Angelenos are sewing face masks as a way to generate income and find a sense of purpose when life feels like it’s coming apart at the seams.
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4 storiesMaking face masks helps Angelenos find stability, meaning amid COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many Angelenos are sewing face masks as a way to generate income and find a sense of purpose when life feels like it’s coming apart at the seams.
Read the story8 minLA garment workers make face masks during health crisis
When COVID-19 forced non-essential businesses to close, LA’s fashion industry ground to a halt. Garment factories weren’t churning out t-shirts or dresses anymore.
Read the story7 minLA ‘Slow Streets’ program opens roads to walkers, runners, cyclists
LA officials have launched a program called “ Slow Streets ,” which temporarily shuts down some residential streets to cars and opens them up to people exercising.
Read the story8 minAppreciating the small things on neighborhood walks
After spending so much time indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, Greater LA host Steve Chiotakis decided to go on more neighborhood walks. Living just east of the 405, his area has tall buildings, mom and pop shops, and big name retail. …
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