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You might be surprised to hear that Burbank had a significant brush with organized crime. Corruption abounded for a handful of years right here in this idyllic town!

It is not very often that a school changes its name, but Burbank has just recently made history by changing the name of one of its Middle Schools. Listen to the podcast to find out why!

Burbank got its name from a local dentist turned sheep-farmer. This month's pocast examines our namesake's history and how he helped our city become the place we know and love today.

The Burbank Public Library has been a cornerstone of the city for more than 100 years. Listen to find out more about the library's evolution and continuing contributions to the community.

The 1960s was a turbulent time in America. Racial tensions were high and change needed to happen. The Burbank Human Relations Council is a local organization that has helped pave the way for a more inclusive and diverse community and has been doing so since 1958. Listen to the podcast to hear more about their cause and the Rumford Fair Housing Act's history in Burbank.

Do you ever get frustrated just trying to get across town? Turns out it's not a new dilemma. Find out what early Burbanker Joseph Fawkes did to try to solve his transportation problem.

Many fascinating people have trod through Burbank, but how many dared do it on horseback, while leaping over an automobile full of people? Check out our Burbank bio podcast to find out more!

St. Joe's has been a long standing pillar in the Burbank community. Listen to find out more about its origins and historical highlights in this podcast recorded in honor of our local heroes: the hospital staff from Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Did you know that Burbank was once the spring training home of a major league baseball team? That's right, from 1949 to 1952, the St. Louis Browns called home a ball park that was only a long home run from downtown Burbank. Listen to the show to find out more!

Burbank's connection to the media industry dates back to at least 1919, and since then many more movie, television, and animation studios have opened, it would be impossible to name them all. What made Burbank an ideal location for the media industry, you ask? Listen to the show to find out!