#community-impact
#community-impact

Startup companies

Americans Have a Blind Spot When It Comes to Small Business | Entrepreneur

Most consumers feel emotionally connected to local small businesses but underestimate their overall prevalence.

6 hours ago

London politics

Cancelling park festivals would be 'devastating'

Getty Images' cancellation of key music festivals poses substantial economic risks to the local community.

fromBrownstoner

NYC politics

Elevated Train Maintenance Frustrates Bushwick Locals

Til Death coffee shop is struggling due to decreased visibility from ongoing construction and has seen significant revenue losses since November.

fromEntrepreneur

Startup companies

Americans Have a Blind Spot When It Comes to Small Business | Entrepreneur

Most consumers feel emotionally connected to local small businesses but underestimate their overall prevalence.

6 hours ago

London politics

Cancelling park festivals would be 'devastating'

Getty Images' cancellation of key music festivals poses substantial economic risks to the local community.

Liverpool FC

Ford in as Livingston majority shareholder & chair

Calvin Ford has become the majority shareholder and chairman of Livingston FC, signaling significant changes for the club.

fromLos Angeles Times

SF parents

Prep talk: L.A. Jordan's David Sandy will walk on at Sacramento State

David Sandy, a standout athlete, is a source of hope for his community and has plans to continue his athletic career.

20 hours ago

Liverpool FC

Ford in as Livingston majority shareholder & chair

Calvin Ford has become the majority shareholder and chairman of Livingston FC, signaling significant changes for the club.

fromLos Angeles Times

SF parents

Prep talk: L.A. Jordan's David Sandy will walk on at Sacramento State

David Sandy, a standout athlete, is a source of hope for his community and has plans to continue his athletic career.

more#football

UK news

'Kevin's focus was always on helping people' - Taoiseach and President among thousands of people at funeral of Garda Flatley

Garda Flatley, a dedicated police officer, was mourned by colleagues and officials after tragically dying in a motorcycle incident while on duty.

Design

fromArchDaily

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Textile Factory Office / Ho Khue Architects

The Textile Factory Office reimagines factory settings as inspiring spaces that prioritize user experience and connection to nature.

#fire-incident

UK news

Two firefighters killed in huge blaze at ex-RAF base in Oxfordshire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A significant fire at Bicester Motion resulted in the tragic deaths of two firefighters and serious injuries to others.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Black Lives Matter

Residents jump from windows during Milwaukee apartment fire that kills 4 on Mother's Day

A Mother's Day fire in Milwaukee led to four deaths and several injuries as residents jumped from windows to escape.

UK news

Two firefighters killed in huge blaze at ex-RAF base in Oxfordshire - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A significant fire at Bicester Motion resulted in the tragic deaths of two firefighters and serious injuries to others.

Black Lives Matter

Residents jump from windows during Milwaukee apartment fire that kills 4 on Mother's Day

A Mother's Day fire in Milwaukee led to four deaths and several injuries as residents jumped from windows to escape.

more#fire-incident

NYC parents

Beloved NJ HS football coach among four killed in fiery highway crash north of NYC

A beloved football coach from New Jersey tragically died in a car accident, leaving a profound impact on his community and students.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

A Lifeline For Homeowners Who Are on The Tax Lien Sale List

New York City's low-income homeowners are facing severe pressures from rising costs and predatory practices, threatening their stability and community ties.

fromsilive

NYC LGBT

A note from Lorraine Angerami Lettieri, 2025 Woman of Achievement

Honored as a 2025 Staten Island Advance Woman of Achievement, emphasizing community impact and empowerment of women.

fromwww.fourfourtwo.com

Silicon Valley real estate

Liverpool FC

When is the last game at Goodison Park?

Goodison Park will host its last men's match on May 18, 2025, before Everton moves to a new stadium.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Editorial: Silicon Valley college board should look elsewhere for student housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District's housing plan for students displaces existing residents, highlighting a lack of innovative solutions.

#restaurant-closure

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley food

Beloved San Jose Chinese restaurant forced to close after 28 years - San Jose Spotlight

Chef Li, a family-owned restaurant in San Jose, is closing after 28 years due to lease non-renewal, replaced by franchise chains.

East Bay food

Blue Door Seafood Taverna set to close at end of month

Blue Door Seafood Taverna in Bay Ridge will close at the end of the month after over eight years of operation.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley food

Beloved San Jose Chinese restaurant forced to close after 28 years - San Jose Spotlight

Chef Li, a family-owned restaurant in San Jose, is closing after 28 years due to lease non-renewal, replaced by franchise chains.

East Bay food

Blue Door Seafood Taverna set to close at end of month

Blue Door Seafood Taverna in Bay Ridge will close at the end of the month after over eight years of operation.

more#restaurant-closure

Graphic design

fromDesign Milk

Hector Silva Leaves the Rules Behind to Rethink Design Education

Hector Silva emphasizes the importance of values, ethics, and real-world impact in design education.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Law

Kiea McCann's mum says 'there is no justice' as driver who caused deaths of girls on way to Debs ball is jailed

Two teenage girls were killed in a road crash, leading to a sentencing of seven years for the driver responsible.

Renovation

This 1970s House Gets a Sustainable Cork Makeover And It's Disrupting London Architecture - Yanko Design

Nina's House exemplifies an eco-friendly design, emphasizing the transformative power of cork as a sustainable building material.

#obituary

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay (California)

Remembering Robert Sheppard, tech worker, teacher, ham radio enthusiast

Robert J. Sheppard, a former tech engineer and active community member, died at 75, leaving a legacy of social impact and personal creativity.

fromPadailypost

SF parents

Stephen Michael Sinchek

Stephen Sinchek, a beloved friend and passionate educator, passed away after a bicycle accident, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and love for family.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

East Bay (California)

Remembering Robert Sheppard, tech worker, teacher, ham radio enthusiast

Robert J. Sheppard, a former tech engineer and active community member, died at 75, leaving a legacy of social impact and personal creativity.

fromPadailypost

SF parents

Stephen Michael Sinchek

Stephen Sinchek, a beloved friend and passionate educator, passed away after a bicycle accident, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and love for family.

Black Lives Matter

Single mom who beat cancer four times killed by random bullet fired at home

A tragic act of gun violence resulted in the death of a beloved mother and cancer survivor, Jennifer James.

London music

Mother saw gunman open fire as son shot - court

A mother witnessed her son being shot fatally by a gunman in Peckham, as details of the incident unfold in court.

Brooklyn

Exclusive | Reckless gunman who allegedly gunned down beloved NYC bodega-owner grandma turns himself in: sources

A 23-year-old man surrendered for the stray-bullet shooting death of Momma Zee, a beloved Harlem figure.

Medicine

Wisconsin dentist shot dead by neighbor during dispute over loud music

A dispute over loud music escalated tragically, resulting in the fatal shooting of dentist Dr. Akintunde Bowden by his neighbor Keionna McGowan.

Black Lives Matter

4 days ago

Single mom who beat cancer four times killed by random bullet fired at home

A tragic act of gun violence resulted in the death of a beloved mother and cancer survivor, Jennifer James.

London music

Mother saw gunman open fire as son shot - court

A mother witnessed her son being shot fatally by a gunman in Peckham, as details of the incident unfold in court.

Brooklyn

Exclusive | Reckless gunman who allegedly gunned down beloved NYC bodega-owner grandma turns himself in: sources

A 23-year-old man surrendered for the stray-bullet shooting death of Momma Zee, a beloved Harlem figure.

Medicine

Wisconsin dentist shot dead by neighbor during dispute over loud music

A dispute over loud music escalated tragically, resulting in the fatal shooting of dentist Dr. Akintunde Bowden by his neighbor Keionna McGowan.

more#gun-violence

#trump-administration

fromCity Limits

NYC politics

LISTEN: How Trump's Environmental Justice Layoffs Will Impact New York

The Trump administration's layoffs at the EPA threaten environmental justice and disproportionately impact local communities.

fromtime.com

4 days ago

NYC politics

A New Jersey ICE Facility. A Warning for the Country

The establishment of Delaney Hall in Newark underscores the conflict between federal immigration enforcement and local community values towards immigrants.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

more#trump-administration

LISTEN: How Trump's Environmental Justice Layoffs Will Impact New York

The Trump administration's layoffs at the EPA threaten environmental justice and disproportionately impact local communities.

NYC politics

fromtime.com

4 days ago

A New Jersey ICE Facility. A Warning for the Country

The establishment of Delaney Hall in Newark underscores the conflict between federal immigration enforcement and local community values towards immigrants.

fromBoston.com

Boston food

Milton priest dies days after bicycle collision with SUV

Father James B. Doran, a priest, died from injuries after being hit by an SUV while cycling in Milton.

NYC real estate

NJ home suddenly explodes, killing two people - destruction all caught by doorbell cameras

A New Jersey home explosion tragically killed two individuals, shocking a quiet neighborhood and causing extensive damage to surrounding properties.

#tragedy

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Four killed, including children, after car crashes into after-school camp

A tragic vehicle crash in Illinois resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including minors, and left many injured.

Cars

Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8

Eight people died including two teenage basketball players, a coach, and a trainer in a highway crash in Kansas.

6 days ago

Cars

'Tragic and shocking' - man (60s) dies when car enters water in Mayo as man (20s) dies in Waterford crash

Two tragic incidents in Mayo involve vehicles entering water, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Four killed, including children, after car crashes into after-school camp

A tragic vehicle crash in Illinois resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including minors, and left many injured.

Cars

Teen basketball players were among those who died in a Kansas highway crash that killed 8

Eight people died including two teenage basketball players, a coach, and a trainer in a highway crash in Kansas.

6 days ago

Cars

'Tragic and shocking' - man (60s) dies when car enters water in Mayo as man (20s) dies in Waterford crash

Two tragic incidents in Mayo involve vehicles entering water, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.

more#tragedy

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6 days ago

Canada news

The library with one door in Canada and the other one (now closing) in the US

Sylvie Boudreau's small town highlights a profound border dilemma between Canada and the U.S. after changes to access at a shared library.

SF parents

fromSFGATE

ICE raids have 'overwhelmed' coastal California communities

A recent surge of ICE arrests in Central Coast California has caused distress for families, as evident from a gas station incident where children were left unattended.

#noise-pollution

Cryptocurrency

How Trump's love for crypto threatens US residents' peace: I just want quiet'

Cryptocurrency mining operations are significantly impacting residents' quality of life in Texas.

The influx of bitcoin miners has escalated noise pollution and energy consumption in the area.

London politics

London woman fined over 8,000 after blasting music for seven hours through night enraging neighbours

A woman in North London was fined £8,665 for playing loud music all night, defying a noise abatement notice.

Cryptocurrency

How Trump's love for crypto threatens US residents' peace: I just want quiet'

Cryptocurrency mining operations are significantly impacting residents' quality of life in Texas.

The influx of bitcoin miners has escalated noise pollution and energy consumption in the area.

London politics

London woman fined over 8,000 after blasting music for seven hours through night enraging neighbours

A woman in North London was fined £8,665 for playing loud music all night, defying a noise abatement notice.

more#noise-pollution

Psychology

Chris Gathercole obituary

Chris Gathercole was a pioneering advocate for the rights and independence of people with learning disabilities.

Europe politics

fromIndependent

Maria Walsh: White smoke will dictate political direction of church and the Catholic LGBTQ+ community is watching with bated breath

Pope Francis's leadership influences both faith and political dynamics in Europe.

Wellness

fromDavidbauer

Compare opportunities based on how impactful and fulfilling they are

The opportunity addresses a critical yet neglected issue with an effective approach that promotes personal and communal well-being.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Silicon Valley food

Like losing an old friend:' Sunnyvale See's Candies to close

The Sunnyvale See's Candies store is closing, sparking disappointment among locals who treasured its convenience and charm.

NYC politics

Scarcella-Spanton honors fallen officers

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton honors 68 fallen officers at New York State Police Memorial, emphasizing the importance of remembering their sacrifices.

Photography

Climate change is real': devastating wildfire photography in pictures

Climate change affects everyone, regardless of background, and is not a hoax.

fromFuturism

Silicon Valley real estate

Elon Musk Is Having Massive Drama With His Mansion's Neighbors

Elon Musk's property violations in Austin highlight his disregard for local rules and community standards.

Right-wing politics

How Ohio became a hotbed of white supremacism, spreading its tentacles globally

Hilliard, Ohio faces the harsh reality of a convicted terrorist's roots amidst its progressive community and the global implications of American white supremacism.

fromThe Oaklandside

Online Community Development

Why is it always Black schools that get closed?

Oakland Unified's school closures stir community unrest, highlighting tensions around enrollment drops and accountability for low-income neighborhoods.

Mission District

fromKqed

SoMa and Tenderloin Residents Back Plan To Spread Homeless Services Across San Francisco | KQED

SoMa and Tenderloin residents urge San Francisco to distribute homeless services more fairly across the city.

fromLos Angeles Times

San Francisco 49ers

Prep talk: Keisean Nixon of Green Bay Packers returns to Salesian High for honor

Salesian High's gala celebrates alumni and raises scholarship funds, spotlighting significant community impact and support.

Black Lives Matter

Ohio deputy struck and killed by father of teen fatally shot by officer a day earlier: police

A Hamilton County sheriff's deputy was fatally struck while directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati, shortly after a police shooting incident.

fromTelecompetitor

Non-profit organizations

FOCUS Broadband Announces 2025 Community Connections Grant Awards

FOCUS Broadband awarded $40,000 in 2025 Community Connections grants to 19 nonprofits, positively affecting lives in multiple counties.

#murder-investigation

London politics

Man arrested on suspicion of murder known to victim' of deadly Mile End stabbing

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Mile End, leading to a murder investigation with several people arrested in connection.

London politics

Mile End murder probe as man, 20, stabbed to death

A murder investigation follows the stabbing death of a 20-year-old man in east London, with a teenager arrested under suspicion.

London politics

Man arrested on suspicion of murder known to victim' of deadly Mile End stabbing

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Mile End, leading to a murder investigation with several people arrested in connection.

more#murder-investigation

London politics

Mile End murder probe as man, 20, stabbed to death

A murder investigation follows the stabbing death of a 20-year-old man in east London, with a teenager arrested under suspicion.

NYC politics

Brooklyn jail construction is making life a sleepless hell, officials say

Residents are suffering due to continuous construction noise from a new jail in Boerum Hill, calling for more consideration from city officials.

London politics

Government urged to act on London's 'unlawful' short-term holiday lets

More than half of London's short-term holiday lets are operated unlawfully, prompting calls for government regulation.

#housing-development

Environment

Planning bill could allow developers to build without replacing local nature

Housing developers can now build on protected green spaces without local nature offsets, raising concerns about environmental impacts and community access.

London politics

Harold Hill landlady 'left in limbo' and told 'nothing' about pub's demolition

The Alderman pub's demolition is approved, but landlady Sandy Wyatt lacks updates on the timeframe, causing uncertainty for her and customers.

Environment

Planning bill could allow developers to build without replacing local nature

Housing developers can now build on protected green spaces without local nature offsets, raising concerns about environmental impacts and community access.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London politics

Harold Hill landlady 'left in limbo' and told 'nothing' about pub's demolition

The Alderman pub's demolition is approved, but landlady Sandy Wyatt lacks updates on the timeframe, causing uncertainty for her and customers.

more#housing-development

London

Original Sydenham Morley's sign to go on display in London Museum

Morley's Chicken Shop celebrates its 40th anniversary, recognized for its community impact and cultural significance in London.

Bollywood Theater Closes Its Southeast Division Street Location

Portland is experiencing notable permanent restaurant and bar closures amid challenging circumstances.

London politics

Suspect, 24, charged with stabbing loving, peaceful' man to death in south London street

A suspect is charged with stabbing a man to death in a normally quiet area of south London, causing community distress.

Portland food

fromEater Portland

Bollywood Theater Closes Its Southeast Division Street Location

Portland is experiencing notable permanent restaurant and bar closures amid challenging circumstances.

London politics

Suspect, 24, charged with stabbing loving, peaceful' man to death in south London street

A suspect is charged with stabbing a man to death in a normally quiet area of south London, causing community distress.

I tried starting a business to see if it'll fix unemployment, it didn't.

Launching a product can lead to unexpected financial challenges even after securing funding.

Black Lives Matter

Online Community Development

Met firearms officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct hearing

Sgt. Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba during a police operation in September 2022.

fromHackernoon

9 months ago

The Fallout of KIWI FARMS: Activists, Industry Giants, and Forum Users Speak Out | HackerNoon

Deplatforming campaigns can significantly disrupt targeted online communities, affecting both forum activity and user interactions.

fromSFGATE

Portland food

The short, electrifying life of the Bay Area's strip mall concert venue

Taqueria Mila was a vital venue for the North Bay DIY music scene, now sadly closed due to local noise complaints.

NYC music

fromCbsnews

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

New York Amsterdam News plans to transform newsroom into museum highlighting Black journalism

The New York Amsterdam News is transforming its historic newsroom into a museum to celebrate Black journalism and its community impact.

3 weeks ago

NYC startup

Ring Pop Transforms Near Crisis into Opportunity with Grand Opening of New U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Ring Pop rebounds with a new factory in Pennsylvania, enhancing production capacity and supporting projected retail sales of $100 million by 2025.