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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

For Serena Dressel, becoming head of the Lincoln City Cultural Center is both a homecoming and a challenge * Oregon ArtsWatch

Serena Dressel became executive director of the Lincoln City Cultural Center, returning to her hometown to continue community-focused, mission-driven cultural and environmental work.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 days ago
Arts

One Month Until Closing: 10 Must-See National Pavilions at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

fromArchDaily
3 days ago
Arts

One Month Until Closing: 10 Must-See National Pavilions at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland school board chooses superintendent search firm

The board voted to have the district's general counsel Jenine Lindsey negotiate a contract for up to $150,000 with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, an education consulting firm that has placed 76 superintendents in California over the last 10 years. According to its application packet, Hazard, Young helped Oakland hire its director of special education, deputy chief of talent, and deputy chief of facilities in 2015.
Education
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

City councilor pushes for more scrutiny of adult entertainment venues downtown

Flynn filed a measure this week that would amend the city's zoning code in order to make adult entertainment businesses in those neighborhoods a "conditional use" rather than an "allowed use." An amendment like this should have been made "decades ago," Flynn said, so that adult entertainment establishments must undergo a significant community review process before being approved. "Residents of a neighborhood deserve a say in what takes place there.
Boston
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

Marin Symphony Welcomes Maestro Fawzi Haimor for an Inspired New Era

Fawzi Haimor launches his inaugural Marin Symphony season Nov 8–9 with Masterworks I: works by Psathas, Liszt (with John Wilson), and Brahms.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

L.A. County surprised Santa Monica with two homeless housing projects. Now they're paused

"I live next to 3 within walking distance - we never got a heads up or a community meeting either," Santa Monica Mayor Lara Negrete wrote on Facebook. "The system is not working fairly and informing people and it's above our heads often coming from state and county - yet we have to manage the chaos."
Public health
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

"I'm not anti-car, I'm anti-speed," explained Oakland DOT director Josh Rowan, at a SPUR talk Tuesday in Rockridge. The key, he said, to making a city inviting all comes down to how it feels to walk around, and it's a big deterrent when people don't feel safe crossing the street. "We have challenges in Oakland with reckless drivers, speeding... how do we scrub some of that speed off?"
East Bay real estate
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
6 days ago

Every Second Counts, Every Space Matters: 15 Contemporary Fire Stations

Fire station design must prioritize rapid operational efficiency while also supporting aesthetics, firefighter well-being, community connection, and urban civic identity.
fromMarTech
1 week ago

Building a martech stack that fits local business reality | MarTech

You're competing against national brands with million-dollar marketing budgets. The advice you keep hearing? "Use the same tools they use." You sign up for tools built for enterprise operations - and suddenly you're drowning in features you don't need, integrations that don't work and subscription fees that add up faster than your leads. That's where many go wrong. More technology doesn't mean better results for small businesses.
Marketing tech
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A monument to kindness': the rise of Britain's community cinemas

A volunteer-run community cinema, the Plaza in Crosby, was rescued from closure and now strengthens local ties, offers affordable screenings, and empowers volunteers.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Earth911 Inspiration: We Borrow Earth From Our Children

Prioritize the planet daily by practicing stewardship and making sustainable choices that protect the earth for future generations.
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

10 (More) Years of Shudder: What's Next for the Scariest Brand in the Indie Film Business?

Independent horror will always be just a little bit ahead of the game," he told IndieWire in a recent conversation about the future of fear in film.
Film
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Tyler Pommier and the Big Ideas That Power Real Change

Tyler Pommier leads community-focused renewable energy projects combining solar, wind, and bioenergy to create practical, locally adapted solutions.
fromAxios
1 week ago

Reddit becomes new playground for brands in the age of AI

They are natural, organic conversations that are happening between real people about, you know, what's the right pair of running shoes to get, or, what restaurant are you going to, or whatever. It's a really unique place, because the most engaged audiences are already on Reddit talking about your business and your brands. So for comms people, that's a tailor-made opportunity.
Social media marketing
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 14-20

Welcome to City Limits' NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
New York City
Running
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We burst into the arena feeling like warriors': urban trail racing in Nimes

The Nîmes Urban Trail is a 24km urban race through Nîmes providing access to normally off-limits sites and heartfelt community welcome, including retirement homes.
#offshore-wind
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago
Environment

California Can Lead on Offshore Wind, But Only If Communities Are at the Table - San Francisco Bay Times

California must lead equitable offshore wind development with transparency, community inclusion, matched resources, and protections to deliver zero‑carbon power and union job growth.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

WindScape Brooklyn, New York's first offshore wind education center, opens in Sunset Park * Brooklyn Paper

WindScape Brooklyn is New York's first immersive learning center focused on offshore wind energy, educating diverse visitors and supporting workforce development and local maritime transformation.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Building Bridges in Oakland: From Classrooms to Coffee Shops - San Francisco Bay Times

In Oakland, the work of building stronger communities happens everywhere-in City Hall chambers, in classrooms, and just as often across a café table in our neighborhoods. This past September, I was reminded of the power of connection as I had the privilege of convening conversations that brought government, schools, and neighbors together around a shared purpose: shaping a brighter future for our city.
US politics
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Empty Tiny Homes Headed to the Bayview Ruffle Feathers in City Hall | KQED

San Francisco plans to move 60 vacant tiny-home cabins to Jerrold Commons in Bayview, prompting Bayview leaders' backlash over exploitation and lack of community input.
SOMA, SF
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA is a contemporary arts center in San Francisco's SOMA offering galleries, theater, performance, film, civic programs, and community-focused public engagement.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

MacArthur 'genius grant' winners this year show deep engagement with communities

MacArthur Fellowship awarded 22 individuals, recognizing work that demonstrates empathy and deep community engagement across disciplines with an $800,000 unrestricted prize.
#public-art
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Art for everyone: Prospect Heights' Underhill Walls celebrates 10 years * Brooklyn Paper

Public murals revitalized Prospect Heights by transforming vacant spaces into rotating outdoor galleries that foster community pride, education, multi-generational collaboration, and neighborhood-wide creative projects.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Arts

Portland muralist Gary Hirsch, creator of whimsical robots of joy, branches out in upcoming book, 'Monster Transformation' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Gary Hirsch creates joyful public art through large murals and tens of thousands of bot dominoes that encourage creativity, comfort, and community sharing.
Education
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

AUSD Notes: Apply by Monday to fill vacant Alameda school board seat

AUSD seeks applicants for a Board vacancy and Parcel Tax Oversight Committee; Michael Wong was named an Alameda County Teacher of the Year.
#historic-preservation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

A Model for Community-Led Heritage Preservation: Esna's Aga Khan Award-Winning Revitalisation

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

A Model for Community-Led Heritage Preservation: Esna's Aga Khan Award-Winning Revitalisation

Design
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Tate Britain to get 'garden classroom'

Tate Britain will replace its Millbank entrance open spaces with a biodiverse Mediterranean and East Asian-inspired public garden, pond, and a garden classroom.
New York Islanders
fromRiverheadLOCAL
2 weeks ago

Islanders come to Riverhead for daily practice Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park bubble rink

The New York Islanders held a practice at the Eddie Westfall bubble rink where players warmly engaged with local youth and community members.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

1,000 SF residents from dozens of neighborhoods dine at city's 1st 'Longest Table' potluck lunch

San Francisco hosted the Longest Table, a free Civic Center Plaza lunch uniting 1,000 residents from over 50 neighborhoods to share food and build community.
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

CODEC Training Centre - Kuakata / Community Development Centre (CODEC)

The Kuakata Training Center, designed by CODEC Design Studio, is a purpose-built facility supporting skill development and capacity building for coastal communities in Bangladesh. Positioned close to fishing settlements, ecological zones, and tourist routes, it offers residential training on coastal resource management, sustainable tourism, and disaster preparedness. Developed through a phased construction process, the project emphasizes quality, sustainability, and contextual relevance. Local contractors and laborers were engaged from the outset, ensuring not only construction efficiency but also skill transfer and community ownership of the center.
Design
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

At the Atlanta Art Fair's second edition, the city showed its strengths

Despite its fraught reputation, Pullman Yards is an excellent space for an art fair. Perhaps aware of the community concerns, the venue recently launched an , which was highlighted and promoted at the fair. The large industrial space hosted 75 local, national and international galleries and arts organisations, as well as a stage for AAF's popular . The fair's organisers and exhibitors seemed better acclimated to the space on their second outing.
Arts
Education
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 weeks ago

How Building with Community Can Transform Public Education - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community schools unite local resources, family and community engagement, and collaborative governance to address students' social, emotional, academic, and adult education needs through reciprocal, intersectional solutions.
Brooklyn
fromThe Tablet
4 weeks ago

Junior Mariachi Band Hits High Notes at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Brooklyn

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church formed a junior mariachi band to teach local immigrant children instruments and involve them in parish life.
New York Islanders
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Con: Why I Voted 'No' on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Vision Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams's Brooklyn Marine Terminal plan moves forward despite exclusion of the most-affected community, rushed timeline, reliance on luxury housing funding, and minimal meaningful engagement.
California
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

5 missing persons cold cases resolved in latest Santa Rosa PD social media push

Santa Rosa Police's social-media Missing Person Monday campaigns resolved 13 cold cases total, including five from the latest five-week effort, with strong public engagement.
New York City
fromQNS
1 month ago

New York Community Trust grants $150K to Regional Planning Association for IBX advocacy work - QNS

Trust awarded $150,000 to Regional Plan Association to fund advocacy and community engagement for proposed Interborough Express light rail linking Brooklyn and Queens.
Science
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Would you support gene editing in wild animals to prevent disease?

Genetically engineered CRISPR mice could spread heritable Lyme resistance to reduce disease transmission on Nantucket, subject to regulatory approval and community consent.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Saratoga State of the City focuses on preparation, connection and protection

Usually at the State of the City, we'll list out all of the things that we did, Aftab said. But behind each of those items is a story, where people in our cityresidents, city staff, nonprofits, agenciesthey all came together to try and make things better for the place we all call home.
California
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Indie Folk Night at The Lost Church (SF)

Live show at The Lost Church with Dana Cooper, James Lee Stanley, Frances Ancheta, and Pete Kronowitt; earlybird discount and partnership with Sister District Project.
Social media marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

6 Social Media Ideas for Dealerships to Connect with Local Customers - Social Media Explorer

Build trust by humanizing your dealership on social media, focusing on community engagement and people rather than inventory-focused promotions.
Environment
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Temporary Installation at a Mountain River / atelier VRAC

Installation activates the Moașa Sebeșului River to promote national park protection and showcase the local community's potential.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Holy Toledo! There's a baseball champion in Oakland once more

Oakland Ballers united team and community to win the Pioneer League championship, delivering Oakland its first baseball title in over 35 years.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

PHOTOS: Community comes out for African American Day Parade

Thousands of revelers gathered in Harlem on Sunday for the 56th Annual African American Day Parade (AADP). The parade route stretched along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard from 111th Street to 137th Street, featuring marching bands, community organizations, performance groups, floats, fraternities and sororities, civil servants, celebrities, and public leaders. The event was live-streamed by WABC 7. This year's theme-"Education is Our #1 Priority"-highlighted the importance of civic engagement.
New York City
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Keys to Building Bridges in an Exhausted America

Matching outreach messages to individuals' prevention or promotion mindsets increases engagement in bridge-building across political and racial divides.
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

10 Questions on Advertising... with Celina Shi, CMO, OnePlus

Who, by running challenger tech brand OnePlus, knows exactly what it's like to have to constantly iterate, innovate and make every marketing penny work hard in an ultra-competitive market. So we asked Celina, whose career has taken her to Motorola, Nokia, Huawei and Asos before joining OnePlus in 2019, about the real challenges marketers face in such a fast-paced environment. She also shared shrewd advice on working for challenger brands, on the complexities of bringing work to life and creating award-winning campaigns on a budget.
Marketing
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Santa Cruz Couple Are Considered Celebrities At Local Karaoke Bar | KQED

An elderly Santa Cruz couple perform nightly karaoke at Coasters, becoming local celebrities; California regulators warn gasoline prices may rise due to reduced refinery output.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Ashland GattiTown Named 2024 'Hunger Hero' Thanks to Teen Employee's Generosity - Food & Beverage Magazine

Sometimes the most powerful changes in the food and beverage industry come from the simplest questions. When 17-year-old Lexi Mondary asked her boss at Ashland GattiTown if they could donate leftover pizzas to help people in need, she had no idea that her curiosity would transform her workplace into a community champion, earning the restaurant recognition as a 2024 "Hunger Hero" by Facing Hunger Food Bank.
Food & drink
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

The Current wants other local publishers to steal its event ideas

Local news nonprofits can build brand, revenue, and partnerships by running recurring community events like awards shows and multi-track summits.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Real Estate One expands with Michigan acquisition

Clients First Realtors join Real Estate One; they retain leadership, brand, and Canton location while gaining access to Real Estate One's tools and resources.
frompyfound.blogspot.com
1 month ago

Announcing the 2025 PSF Board Election Results!

We want to send a big thanks to everyone who ran and was willing to serve on the PSF Board. Even if you were not elected, we appreciate all the time and effort you put into thinking about how to improve the PSF and represent the parts of the community you participate in. We hope that you will continue to think about these issues, share your ideas, and join a PSF Work Group or PSF initiative if you feel called to do so.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Smerconish Shocked By Charlie Kirk Death Poll Results

What are you going to do about it? What are you gonna do about if that's what you see for the country in light of the expertise that you heard on today's program and over the span of the 12 years I've been here. You know what the answer is? Go volunteer. Go mentor someone. Go to church. Go to a synagogue. Go t0 a mosque. Go where you are among people. Get offline and rub shoulders, especially with those who are dissimilar from you.
US politics
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Ashland Film Festival names a new director of programming, launches fall screenings * Oregon ArtsWatch

It's all about having fun!" Johnson said. "Coming together, sharing experiences, and getting inspired are what keeps us motivated.
Independent films
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Stabilizing West Contra Costa Unified budget will require shared accountability,' school leadership says

West Contra Costa Unified launches a 90-day fiscal stabilization plan with community meetings to assess budget problems, set goals, and plan implementation strategies.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The Collective Group of Seattle joins Real

Tracy Erickson's The Collective Group joined Real after closing 600 homes ($575M), demonstrating strong productivity, mentorship, and community engagement.
#doj-oversight
Design
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

ArchDaily to Announce 2025 Next Practices Award in Copenhagen

Architects are expanding roles beyond offices into labs, communities, and policy to develop sustainable, long-lasting, socially responsive built-environment solutions.
fromArtsjournal
1 month ago

The Arts Center of Greater Corvalllis is Hiring a Full Time Development Manager

This position is based in Corvallis, OR with a flexible/hybrid work model with regular on-site responsibilities and in-field community engagement. About The Arts Center: The Arts Center (TAC) is the heart of the visual arts in the Greater Corvallis area, fostering creativity, connection, and cultural vibrancy for over 60 years. Through exhibitions, educational programs, community partnerships, and support for local and regional artists, TAC invites all people to explore, create, and engage with the arts.
fromColossal
1 month ago

'No One Knows All It Takes' Invites Community Healing at the Haggerty Museum of Art

A core component of the Colossal-curated exhibition, No One Knows All It Takes, is community participation. Each of the artists- Bryana Bibbs, Raoul Deal, Maria Gaspar, and Swoon ( previously)-is deeply engaged with the people they portray and collaborate with, a commitment that inspires nuanced, insightful projects and a truly communal process. As part of the exhibition at the Haggerty Museum of Art, we've considered how to reflect this mode of working through programming and a participatory project.
Arts
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Farewell to Wrexham' - a ruthless success story

Welcome to Wrexham elevated players and local figures globally while documenting fans, community initiatives, and high-profile squad exits amid the club's rapid rise.
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Crux Pflugerville / Derrington Building Studio

Leonid Furmansky + 23 Category: Sports Architecture Lead Team: Michael Rahmatoulin, Minta Stohrer Design Team: Derrington Building Studio Engineering & Consulting > Structural: Structures General Constructing: Aday & Associates Engineering & Consulting > Mep: EEA Engineering & Consulting > Lighting: Spectrum More SpecsLess Specs Leonid Furmansky Text description provided by the architects. Crux Pflugerville marks Crux Climbing Center's first purpose-built facility, thoughtfully designed by Derrington Building Studio to blend athletic function, architectural clarity, and community engagement.
Design
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The cat mayoral race: meet 11 runners and riders in the US's most furious and furriest election

A Somerville bike-path “mayor” election spiraled into a 73-candidate pet contest featuring heated campaigns, theft, scandal, and an unexpected candidate death.
#local-journalism
fromVulture
1 month ago
Television

Yesterday's Fishwrap

The Paper portrays the collapse of local journalism and post-truth drift, showing how renewed local civic attention can restore community connection and purpose.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
SF music

The Bay Agenda: From the KALW Newsroom (SF)

KALW is amplifying unheard stories through live journalism events focusing on immigration, housing, and community engagement in the Bay Area.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Join the Journey: Planning for Tomorrow at VTA's Strategic Plan Open House

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) invites you to a special 30 Years in Motion: Strategic Plan Open House to learn about VTA's future visionand to share your ideas and feedback. This Open House is your chance to meet the VTA team, explore our services, and learn how we're working every day to make transit more reliable, sustainable, and accessible. VTA has proudly served Santa Clara County for three decades.
California
Music
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Back to School with Kang Daniel: K-pop idol celebrates Asian art and culture in Queens | amNewYork

Kang Daniel celebrated Asian arts and culture in Flushing by participating in Skyview High events, engaging with youth, and joining a school-uniform themed commencement.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

GNOME Foundation boss exits after just four months

GNOME Foundation seeks a new executive director after Steven Deobald left less than four months into the role, citing a mutual decision and fit concerns.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Tryon Creek's new Education Pavilion: A home for Indigenous art and culture * Oregon ArtsWatch

The $2.6 million Pavilion is being constructed by Friends of Tryon Creek, a nonprofit organization that supports and operates educational programs at the 665-acre Oregon State Park located on Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard between Portland and Lake Oswego. It is scheduled to open Sept. 20, and will include two classrooms and a community gathering space to boost the programs that are already being conducted by the Friends group.
Environment
fromMoz
1 month ago

Ways Community Can Help Your SEO

I have a post on LinkedIn with a step-by-step process to do that, that we can link to in the notes. Become a member and engage and learn. So this is a super important part when you join a community. You are here to help. So do not sell. If that is one thing you take away from this, it is do not go into a community that is not yours with the intention of selling.
Marketing
Soccer (FIFA)
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

Brooklyn FC building a legacy in the borough and Gainbridge Super League

Brooklyn FC advances its dual mission of competitive success and community impact as Brooklyn's first professional women's soccer team in the Gainbridge Super League.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Who will be OUSD's next superintendent? The search starts soon

The board has said it hopes to land a new leader by April, and the first step is to find a search firm to helm the process. This week the district is expected to post a request for proposals, following approval at tonight's meeting. The RFP lays out the work the firm will carry out and the board's intended timeline.
Miscellaneous
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

As Legion of Honor celebrates 100th, Megan Lowe Dances moves for authenticity - 48 hills

Megan Lowe Dances created Legacies and Legion, a site-specific performance celebrating the Legion of Honor centennial while inviting diverse audiences and reexamining the museum's narrative.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Your Playground is a Content Goldmine: How to Showcase Themed Structures on Social Media - Social Media Explorer

A great playground is the heart of a community. It's a place for laughter, for friendship, and for adventure. But a truly special themed playground-a castle, a pirate ship, a dinosaur dig site-is something more. It's a launchpad for the imagination. It's not just a place to play; it's a world to explore. For any park district, school, or community that invests in creative themed playground structures, the marketing potential is immense.
Social media marketing
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How To Beat Bikelash and Unleash the Silent Majority Who Wants Livable Streets - Streetsblog USA

Bikelash is inevitable and must be managed through emotional storytelling, broad coalitions, targeted engagement, and avoidance of bad-faith debate to advance livable street interventions.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

This week in Oakland: Orchestra Gold album listening party, and a new art exhibit in Temescal

Oakland culture thrives through music and art, with active community support and events like listening parties and art showcases.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Laois Rose Katelyn Cummins named 2025 Rose of Tralee

Katelyn Cummins, the first Laois Rose, was crowned at the 2025 Rose of Tralee after two nights filled with festivities and celebration in Tralee.
Miscellaneous
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Christmas in the Park's new boss: 'I need to save Christmas'

Ted Lopez aims to enhance Christmas in the Park through branding, merchandise, and thematic events to strengthen community engagement and ensure its future.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Revamped menu brings culinary twist to Bay Area school district

8,000 students will benefit from scratch cooking and cultural culinary experiences while the central kitchen is renovated.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel

Illustrated walking maps promote sustainable travel and enhance well-being by connecting people with nature and local history.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Farmer Boys Pop-Up Parties Donate 2,000 Meals to Food Banks - Food & Beverage Magazine

Farmer Boys' Farmstand Pop-Up Parties collected over 2,150 pounds of food, providing 1,900+ meals to local food banks in California and Nevada through community efforts.
Fundraising
E-Commerce
fromInc
2 months ago

Launching a New Product? Avoid These Common Mistakes

Successful product launches require community engagement, customer feedback, and iterative design rather than just relying on initial enthusiasm.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pity the beat cops now that Britain's top policeman has banned them from dancing at the Notting Hill carnival | Hugh Muir

Dancing policemen undermine tradition and public trust, raising concerns about effectiveness in policing large events like the Notting Hill carnival.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Kaiser, nurses union, PG&E spent big on Barbara Lee's inauguration weekend

Mayor Barbara Lee's inaugural events were funded by a committee that raised over $290,000, reflecting community support and celebration.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

What Happened After 4-Year-Old Called 911 To Talk About Swimming and Soccer

A 4-year-old's 911 call turned into an unforgettable birthday celebration with police officers.
#shakespeare
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Art charity 'buzzing' to move into new 75m campus

Art Shape, which works with the NHS to deliver all kinds of art as prescriptions, has a new home in the University of Gloucestershire's City Campus.
Education
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Peak Design and Fujifilm Unite: FIELD LAB Transforms NYC's Photography Scene with Hands-On Gear Experience - Yanko Design

At FIELD LAB, photographers can actually touch, test, and trust the gear before making decisions, addressing the need for proper testing of cameras with accessories.
Photography
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

A Sunday dive into death (and life) at Green-Wood Cemetery

"We know that we're all going to die and we want resources and information, and the people who can be on your team when you are most in need," said Manager Gabrielle Gatto.
Mindfulness
NYC food
fromUntapped New York
2 months ago

Happy Hour Curbside Bar Crawl

Curbside Restaurant Week in NYC celebrates local flavors, outdoor dining culture, and vibrant community spaces in Park Slope with special restaurant offerings.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

LAGI 2025 Fiji Highlights Participatory Design in Renewable Infrastructure

The O by Alberto Roncelli takes the form of a circular timber pavilion, combining solar energy production and rainwater harvesting beneath a wide canopy that also serves as a flexible communal space.
Design
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

No more shushing: Bay Area libraries have a new strategy for attracting visitors and it's working

The Gilroy Library is no longer this quiet place for studying; it's a place for community. Families flock to them in droves to hear her teach kids about things like what sound Pancho the Perro, a dog puppet, makes.
Renovation
London music
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

This exhibition showcases the universal language of Japanese pictograms

The 'My London' exhibition showcases a pictogram competition, emphasizing local perspective and collaboration between young UK designers and Japanese designers.
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