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fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 hours ago

Sadiq Khan vows policing blitz to tackle tide of crime in London's 20 most blighted town centres

High streets like Stratford and Croydon will see increased police activity this summer to combat rising crime rates.
London politics
#san-francisco
fromGBH
1 day ago

The war in Gaza divided a historic Brooklyn co-op. Here's what happened next

The Park Slope Food Co-op, a member-owned store, has become a community hub where 16,700 members work shifts in exchange for discounted groceries.
Food & drink
fromTelecompetitor
12 hours ago

Greenlight Networks to Acquire Loop Internet

Greenlight Networks intends to acquire Loop Internet to significantly enhance its presence in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, fast-tracking fiber network deployment.
E-Commerce
#volunteerism
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
12 hours ago
Non-profit organizations

How Can the Nonprofit Field Better Support Volunteerism? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Volunteers must be acknowledged and treated as essential team members in nonprofit organizations.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago
Environment

The street where volunteers picked up 30 bags of rubbish

Volunteers in Ilford cleaned up the area by removing rubbish and planting flowers to support local wildlife.
#public-art
fromGothamist
22 hours ago

It's the late 2000s again at Staten Island's Maker Park Music Fest

Dan Deacon headlines the Maker Park Music and Art Fest, taking place this weekend, featuring a mix of indie artists and a house show atmosphere.
NYC music
#lgbtq
#personal-growth
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Relationships

I vowed not to be lonely when I moved to a small town and got better at making friends. At 40, I haven't stopped growing my circle.

fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Relationships

I vowed not to be lonely when I moved to a small town and got better at making friends. At 40, I haven't stopped growing my circle.

#education
fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

"The city cannot be understood from the screen": AI and childhood in urban design

fromsilive
1 day ago
Education

How Staten Island students re-created Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' | In Class column

fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

"The city cannot be understood from the screen": AI and childhood in urban design

fromsilive
1 day ago
Education

How Staten Island students re-created Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' | In Class column

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The life swap dream or a marketing gimmick? The Italian towns selling houses for 1

The 1 house programme has become a lifeline for economically struggling towns in Italy, offering abandoned properties at minimal prices to attract new residents and investment.
Travel
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History offers a connection with nature through permanent exhibits featuring wildlife, habitat displays, Ohlone cultural artifacts, geology, and Monterey Bay marine life.
Digital life
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day ago

Bennington Residents Flock to NY for Full-Spectrum High-THC Small Batch Weed | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Silly Nice's Diamond Powder is one of New York's Top 5 best-selling concentrates, which showcases its popularity and quality in the cannabis market.
Cannabis
fromPythonbytes
1 day ago

That Astral Episode

Ty, a new type checker from the Astral team, shares similarities with Ruff, enhancing type-checking capabilities for Python developers.
Python
fromFood & Wine
1 day ago

David Rockwell, After 40 Years of Design, Still Finds the Drama in Dining

David Rockwell's designs in restaurants blend theatrical elements that foster community and connection. His career reflects a pursuit of creative risks rather than just scaling projects.
New York City
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 day ago

Actual Coffee Hosting Real-Life Experiences at Ohio Roastery

As a business that had always operated behind the scenes as a wholesale and e-commerce-only roastery, we felt it was time to let our community know we're now more than that.
Coffee
#public-safety
fromqns.com
1 day ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams hears community concerns on housing, e-bikes, education at Bayside town hall QNS

fromwww.times-series.co.uk
5 days ago
Canada news

Call 999 if you see missing girl from Barnet

Police are searching for a missing girl named Melisa from Barnet, last seen at 4pm on July 2.
fromMission Local
2 days ago
SF politics

Day 117 at the 16th St. Plaza: A clear weekend on west Mission St.

The west side of Mission Street was clear of unpermitted vending and drug use for two consecutive weekend days thanks to city efforts.
fromqns.com
1 day ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams hears community concerns on housing, e-bikes, education at Bayside town hall QNS

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 day ago

Fury as NHS patient feedback groups to be scrapped

Healthwatch groups covering Barnet and Haringey will be closed down next year, as part of the government's new ten-year plan regarding patient feedback in the NHS.
Public health
#youth-development
#architecture
fromArchDaily
5 days ago
Renovation

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Nears Completion of Multipurpose Arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic

fromArchDaily
5 days ago
Renovation

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Nears Completion of Multipurpose Arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic

fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Britney Fortner: Relationships Are Key in Security

"When both of those events took place, we as an intelligence center started asking ourselves: what could we do to mitigate these risks and these threats?"
Education
fromUNDP
2 days ago

UNDP, PNAC, DILG, NYC strengthen local HIV and AIDS response through SK officials in Misamis Oriental

"Everything is connected. If we have an effective healthcare system, we will be able to protect our constituents from any diseases like HIV and AIDS," said Magsaysay municipality Mayor Charlie Buhisan.
Public health
#new-york-city
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Summer Streets program set to return in July, with record number of car-free miles

fromCbsnews
1 week ago
New York City

NYC Summer Streets program set to return in July, with record number of car-free miles

fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Cupertino Historical Museum mounts a honey of an exhibit

The EPOC plays a crucial role in honoring the trust placed in us by taxpayers, who strongly supported Measure T in 2020 knowing that public oversight would be part of the process.
California
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

CCA proposes masterplan and sports complex for resilient urban regeneration

The masterplan for La Paz transforms El Cajoncito into a continuous public corridor, enhancing urban connectivity, mobility, and flood resilience through strategic infrastructure improvements.
Renovation
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Performance: We Love the Light (SF Main Library)

Join artist and astrophysicist Nia Imara on a breathtaking journey among the stars, planets, and galaxies in a dynamic multimedia show about our awe-inspiring universe.
SF music
fromPinstripe Alley
3 days ago

Yankees trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Saturday edition

The Pinstripe Alley in-5 daily trivia game invites players to guess the correct Yankees player using up to five clues, merging both active and retired players this week.
New York Yankees
#sustainability
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 days ago

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 8: Ballon d'Ors, wonderkids and the Brian Clough Trophy

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword is designed to challenge football trivia knowledge, inviting players to engage with an entertaining crossword format every weekend.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

TALL: Tenderloin Art Lending Library | SF

T.A.L.L. offers free loans of framed, original artwork, primarily by Tenderloin artists, to lower income residents, promoting local art accessibility and community engagement.
SF food
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

5 years on, HoopQueens basketball league thrives on providing opportunity for female athletes | CBC Sports

"I'm really stepping back and witnessing and really soaking in that this is the impact that we're making," Koomalsingh told CBC Sports.
Women
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

participatory tree of scanned hands by JR grows in montpellier's former church

The Adventice project at Carré Sainte-Anne consists of 10,000 scanned hands from around the world, creating a living tree installation symbolizing rootedness, migration, and collective identity.
Artificial intelligence
fromBKReader
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Museum Announces July Programs for All Ages

Brooklyn Museum's July programs include art talks, Pop-Up Market, mobile unit at Coney Island, and summer jazz performances.
#storytelling
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Nintendo Store's "Pikmin Bloom" Mini Walk around Union Square (July 4-6)

From May 23 through July 23, explorers of all ages can participate in the Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK around Union Square, which is the second location in the U.S. to feature this event since the app's launch.
Mobile UX
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Learning Circles: 12 Educational Projects with Elliptical Plans

Creating an educational setting merges children's safety and learning optimization with aesthetic appeal to produce unique projects. A circular school design fosters a protective atmosphere.
Education
#local-business
fromRMNB
5 days ago

Capitals prospects host 65 local players for youth hockey clinic

Caps prospects conducted a youth clinic at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for local children focusing on skill development in a fun environment.
Washington Capitals
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 days ago

Reservations open for 'Java with Jo Anne'

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon began an informal tradition to meet constituents over coffee, addressing community needs and concerns. The next "Java with Jo Anne" event is on July 7.
Coffee
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Mallon: Why I care about transit - and you should too - San Jose Spotlight

Transit has been an essential part of my life, connecting me to school, work, and opportunities. Without it, I wouldn’t have graduated debt-free.
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Comebacks For "I'm Bored"

On the episode, hosts Zak, Elizabeth, and Jamilah tackle summer boredom by discussing ways to address the age-old complaint of having nothing to do during the season.
NYC parents
#oakland
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London Museum seeking tenants for its new museum shops

The old meat traders' building was constructed with a market inside and a row of market shops on the outside. With the museum restoring the building, it is now seeking tenants to occupy the reopened shops.
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 days ago

West Wickham library reopens after major upgrade with cafe and kids' zone

“It has never been clearer how important our libraries are to residents than on this reopening, as many smiling faces eagerly travelled through the new library spaces, many planning their future visits, whether regular users or new library converts.”
Education
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why mission-driven brands build the strongest communities

In today's business landscape, the most successful brands aren't just selling products, they're building movements. They don't just fill shelves; they shape values.
Design
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Liverpool Pride back on after LGBTQ+ charity steps up

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose to not lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls.
LGBT
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Apollo Theater closes for $65 million year-long renovation

The Apollo Theater officially closed its doors on July 1 for a $65 million, yearlong renovation—the most ambitious in its 91-year history.
Renovation
from48 hills
6 days ago

What to see at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival this summer - 48 hills

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is celebrating 25 years of free performances, featuring diverse music genres from local and global artists, ensuring vibrant community engagement.
SF music
fromPinstripe Alley
6 days ago

MLB End-of-June Check-in: NL West

The Dodgers went 17-10 this month, opening a 7.5-game lead in the division, as Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound in small increments, and their pitching staff handled injuries well.
Major League Baseball
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Strong wifi, stronger coffee: The best East Bay cafes to get work done

Ain't Normal Cafe offers a sunny patio perfect for outdoor work, along with house-made baked goods and a wine selection to take home.
Coffee
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Why Dymension's Season 2 Matters for the Blockchain Ecosystem | HackerNoon

Dymension's Phase 2 focuses on creating a Universal Settlement Layer, enhancing engagement through the Dymond Hands initiative and introducing new incentive mechanisms for varied participants.
Cryptocurrency
#entrepreneurship
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Movie nights a go in Saratoga, but business owner drops mic on another event

Saratoga will host its second Summer Movie Night on July 11 at El Quito Park, featuring a screening of the Academy Award-nominated movie Barbie, with free popcorn and community resource tables available.
San Francisco
fromState of the Planet
6 days ago

AI and Climate Justice: Balancing Risk With Opportunity

AI possesses the capability to reveal patterns in climate data, refine models, and enhance forecasting abilities in an era of uncertainty, but poses environmental risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromPoynter
6 days ago

Public media has a bright future. We have to start acting like it. - Poynter

I was an interloper. It was the first of many times in my life that I would feel that self-conscious feeling of someone who had parachuted into a community, uninvited.
Public health
#affordable-housing
fromVogue Business
1 week ago

Inside Rare Beauty's Substack strategy

The newsletter intends to be more intimate and insidery than Rare Beauty's Instagram or TikTok channels, emphasizing community engagement through long-form narratives.
Fashion & style
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago

El Cerrito's Vanessa Vo awarded Taproot Fellowship for traditional music

Vo states, "What we love is that we found El Cerrito and our forever home where we can be immersed in nature. The community is vibrant and diverse."
Music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

We named it the lesbian train': The best quotes from outside Stonewall at NYC Pride | amNewYork

Quer queers express their joy and identity vibrantly at NYC Pride, revealing preferences in subway lines, bodega orders, and queer icons.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Students dub South Jersey Teacher the "World's Strongest Teacher"

Bob Merkh has a best squat of 1165 lbs., a best bench of 1100 lbs., and a best deadlift of 805 lbs., ranking #4 all-time in the world.
Education
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 week ago

VizArts Monthly: This land is . . . * Oregon ArtsWatch

Fire was once the most fundamental resource for human survival. Now in the twenty-first century, people are completely disconnected from fire's role in the natural world. Colonialism is at least partially responsible for this amnesia; Black and Indigenous peoples' fire practices have been continually erased.
Portland
#intergenerational-connections
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 week ago

TV presenter brings 'inspiration' to school skipping session

Skipping is fun, it develops focus, physical energy, co-ordination, stamina, as well as an array of mental health benefits. I really want to give children the chance to experience the benefits that skipping has brought me when I didn't have access to a wide range of sports equipment or facilities.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Deptford primary school nationally recognised for its commitment to equality

Grinling Gibbons Primary School has been awarded the Gold level RACE Charter Mark for the second time, recognizing its commitment to race equality and inclusion.
Education
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Meet Picastro, the Instagram alternative for astrophotographers

Picastro is a dedicated, mobile-first platform built for amateurs and pros who capture images of the night sky, designed to give celestial images the space and pixels they deserve.
Mobile UX
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: June 30-July 6

If you were rightfully disappointed by last year's Emilia Pérez, I'd like to point you toward Pedro Almodóvar's Oscar-snagging '99 melodrama, which follows the stories of a trans sex worker, a grieving mother, and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
NYC music
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County revisits building a new jail - San Jose Spotlight

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 week ago

ICEBlock, an iPhone App Intended to Alert Users of Nearby ICE Sightings, Comes Under Fire

Joshua Aaron, ICEBlock's developer, describes the app as a grassroots, community-driven initiative in a conversation with TIME conducted over Signal.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labrador-sized big cat could be reintroduced into wild in UK within two years

Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, expressed optimism about the possibility of reintroducing lynx to Britain, highlighting the need for increased community engagement in this critical conversation.
Canada news
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