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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
NYC parents

The crux of all evil': what happened to the first city that tried to ban smartphones for under-14s?

St Albans is making progress towards reducing smartphone usage among under-14s, with a significant drop noted over the past year.
#sustainability
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago
Renovation

Broken? Get it sorted at new fixing factory'

The community repairing project promotes fixing broken electronics to combat E-waste and foster a repair economy.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
NYC startup

Meet San Francisco's 'anti-profit' bike shop, Scenic Routes

Scenic Routes Community Bicycle Center exemplifies a community-driven initiative emphasizing repair, sustainability, and anti-profit business models.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
1 week ago
Renovation

Broken? Get it sorted at new fixing factory'

The community repairing project promotes fixing broken electronics to combat E-waste and foster a repair economy.
fromMission Local
5 days ago
NYC startup

Meet San Francisco's 'anti-profit' bike shop, Scenic Routes

Scenic Routes Community Bicycle Center exemplifies a community-driven initiative emphasizing repair, sustainability, and anti-profit business models.
more#sustainability
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Lawlessness at an abandoned Tenderloin hotel frustrates neighbors. A reverend wants to buy it.

The Civic Center Inn, once a budget hotel, closed in 2023 and now poses community issues like drug use and homelessness.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Portland food

"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

TATO restaurant in San Francisco is offering a pay-what-you-can 'Taco Love' special to support local residents and restaurant workers in need.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Lawlessness at an abandoned Tenderloin hotel frustrates neighbors. A reverend wants to buy it.

The Civic Center Inn, once a budget hotel, closed in 2023 and now poses community issues like drug use and homelessness.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Portland food

"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

TATO restaurant in San Francisco is offering a pay-what-you-can 'Taco Love' special to support local residents and restaurant workers in need.
more#san-francisco
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Fundraising

Successful slimmers donate 7.5k worth of clothes to charity shops

Slimming World members raised £7,500 for charity by donating clothes they had outgrown as part of a community initiative.
#san-jose
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Revitalizing San Jose's Historic Orchard: A Green Tribute to Our Agricultural Roots

San Jose's Historic Orchard is being revitalized by planting climate-adapted citrus and avocado trees to celebrate the region's agricultural legacy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Jose opens PAWp-up' adoption center downtown for the holidays

San Jose opens a pop-up adoption center to promote animal adoption during the holiday season.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Revitalizing San Jose's Historic Orchard: A Green Tribute to Our Agricultural Roots

San Jose's Historic Orchard is being revitalized by planting climate-adapted citrus and avocado trees to celebrate the region's agricultural legacy.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

San Jose opens PAWp-up' adoption center downtown for the holidays

San Jose opens a pop-up adoption center to promote animal adoption during the holiday season.
more#san-jose
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Like the Ritz for wildlife: the joy of recreating England's ancient hedges

Dartmoor's ancient reaves are remnants of old agricultural practices that shaped the UK's hedge landscape.
Community efforts are reviving hedge planting to support wildlife, following decades of decline in hedge numbers.
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

NYC's 'Open Streets' revising rules to use public space for profit: 'Fresh kind of hell'

NYC's Open Streets program is undergoing a controversial privatization, permitting businesses to occupy public roadways and plazas.
#brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn DA and NYPD Offer $500 For Guns at No-Questions-Asked Buyback Event in Bed-Stuy

Brooklyn officials are hosting a Gun Buyback event to combat gun violence, offering $500 for each gun turned in.
fromThe Seattle Times
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

Brooklyn residents have creatively transformed a paved-over goldfish pond into a thriving urban aquarium, showcasing community initiative and environmental engagement.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy man fights food insecurity with free front yard community fridge * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn man established a community fridge to tackle food insecurity and waste, embodying the principle of 'take what you need, give what you can.'
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn DA and NYPD Offer $500 For Guns at No-Questions-Asked Buyback Event in Bed-Stuy

Brooklyn officials are hosting a Gun Buyback event to combat gun violence, offering $500 for each gun turned in.
fromThe Seattle Times
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

Brooklyn residents have creatively transformed a paved-over goldfish pond into a thriving urban aquarium, showcasing community initiative and environmental engagement.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Bed-Stuy man fights food insecurity with free front yard community fridge * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn man established a community fridge to tackle food insecurity and waste, embodying the principle of 'take what you need, give what you can.'
more#brooklyn
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Thornton Heath funeral home launches bereavement cafe for grieving families

Co-op Funeralcare in Thornton Heath offers a supportive group for those experiencing grief, fostering connection and healing among participants.
fromwww.eppingforestguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
London music

Residents invited to free weekly sessions for socialising and skill-building in Essex

Free weekly community sessions in Essex focus on socialising and skill-building.
Activities include arts and crafts, games, and embroidery.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Bright yellow markings installed at Croydon ATMs to improve security

The installation of floor markings around ATMs enhances privacy and security for users, deterring crime.
#public-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Public health

Philippines officials offer cash for mosquitoes amid rise in dengue cases

Residents in the Philippines are incentivized to capture mosquitoes to combat dengue outbreaks amidst rising cases.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
6 months ago
Education

'Shocking' photos of children in hospital after vaping drive down exclusions

The anti-vaping initiative in Haringey effectively reduced school exclusions and altered perceptions about vaping among students.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
6 months ago
Education

'Shocking' photos of children in hospital after vaping drive down exclusions

The anti-vaping initiative in Haringey effectively reduced school exclusions and altered perceptions about vaping among students.
more#public-health
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago
SF food

Take Me Home with You: 2.13.25 - San Francisco Bay Times

February adoption fees are waived for animals at SF SPCA, encouraging families to adopt pets like Joy.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Escape from the terrordome: how Netherlands panopticon prisons are being reborn as stunning arts hubs

The Koepelgevangenis has been transformed from a prison into a cultural hub, highlighting a shift towards community engagement and repurposing historical buildings.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Crime plummets along long-troubled NYC block - and all it took was a stabbing spree

Felony crimes on East 14th Street decreased significantly after a violent incident led to enhanced policing and community initiatives.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

She knew the difficulty of having breast cancer. So, she did something about it

Rosemary Carrera founded 305 Pink Pack, a nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients with essential services, after her own challenging battle with cancer.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Veteran-Run Bagel Shop Opens In Coney Island

Cyclone Bagels aims to provide employment and support to formerly homeless veterans by offering job training and stable housing opportunities.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Idris Elba and Keir Starmer to launch coalition against knife crime

Idris Elba and Sir Keir Starmer launch a campaign to address knife crime in the UK, focusing on root causes and community rehabilitation.
fromFanSided
8 months ago
Alternative medicine

Emirates is not only a sponsor at the U.S. Open but also launching 'Force for Good' program during finals weekend

Emirates' renewed sponsorship of the U.S. Open emphasizes community impact through youth tennis initiatives, including refurbishing local courts and supporting training programs.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklynite spreads positivity, the antithesis of Manhattan hustle

Jose Cruz promotes happiness and love on the Brooklyn Bridge through signs, aiming to inspire and uplift others in his community.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Hope City Church Uplifts East New York With Fun And Fellowship

Hope on the Block successfully engaged the East New York community through various events, providing meals and school supplies to over 800 individuals.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
10 months ago
Coronavirus

Collection point set up for medical equipment at Queen's Hospital

Former mayor sets up convenient NHS equipment collection point at Queen's Hospital reception area for recycling.
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