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Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Family Harvest food giveaway program set for Aug. 27 in Sunnyvale

Family Harvest is hosting a food giveaway on Aug. 27 to provide families with fresh produce and groceries.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Amid Trump's DC Takeover, Oakland and Other 'Very Bad' Cities Push Back on Threats | KQED

Trump's remarks target Black and brown-led communities, prompting leaders to defend their cities against claims of rising crime.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Brooke Oliver: Defending Icons, Empowering Communities - San Francisco Bay Times

Brooke Oliver is a key figure in leveraging law for LGBTQ+ rights and cultural empowerment.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

At the Center of It All: The Heart of The Movement - San Francisco Bay Times

Rebecca Rolfe's leadership transformed the SF LGBT Center into a vital community resource over her 22-year tenure.
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 months ago

7 Questions With Mayoral Candidate Dr. Selma Bartholomew

I am running for mayor because it's time to Win Our Children and City Back. We need courageous leadership to speak truth and address... the unchecked spread of weed and drug culture harming our youth.
NYC politics
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco icon Dr. Amos Brown says he's 'repositioning,' not retiring, from Third Baptist Church

Dr. Amos Brown, a key civil rights figure, is honored with a street renaming in San Francisco as he steps aside after 50 years of leadership.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'An outright lie:' Fiery Bass delivers impassioned speech demanding ICE leave city

To characterize what is going on in our city as a city of mayhem is just an outright lie. I'm not going to sugarcoat it. I'm going to call it for what it is, which is a lie.
Los Angeles
Non-profit organizations
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Changemakers and moneymakers: Nonprofits meet with funders for community change

Ashley Eubanks Johnson founded The Beauty Initiative to provide menstrual hygiene products to underserved women after witnessing a shocking moment on her commute.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

New Parks Commissioner has strong Brooklyn ties

Iris Rodriguez-Rosa is appointed as the first Latina Commissioner of Parks & Recreation in NYC, reflecting diversity and leadership.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Jacob Zach Winsett: From Farm Roots to the Courtroom Bench

Jacob Zach Winsett's upbringing on a farm instilled discipline and responsibility, shaping his journey to become a dedicated public servant in the legal field.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Remembering Bill de Carion, founder of Berkeley's Import Tile Co.

Bill de Carion's life epitomized determination, entrepreneurial spirit, and community support, culminating in his influential role in Berkeley's tile and design industry.
East Bay (California)
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay dies at 65

"We are devastated to announce our beloved Owner & CEO, Jim Irsay, passed away peacefully in his sleep this afternoon," Colts COO Pete Ward said in a statement released by the team. "Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, his love for his family were unsurpassed."
Washington Redskins
NYC startup
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

A&S senior honored for work that impacts the community | Cornell Chronicle

Netra Shetty '25 received the 2025 University Relations Campus Community Leadership Award for her impactful work in community health and supporting marginalized groups.
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 months ago

Brooklyn dispensary, Yerba Buena, honors women entrepreneurs on Earth Day

"Our brand is about intentional, moderate consumption, and giving back to the community. We thought, what better way to commemorate that than by celebrating Earth Day [and] Mother Earth?"
NYC startup
Boston Red Sox
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

David Ortiz endorsed Michelle Wu in Boston mayoral race

David Ortiz endorses Mayor Wu for the 2025 Boston mayoral race, emphasizing community unity and leadership that listens to diverse voices.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Here are the top two contenders in San Jose's special election - San Jose Spotlight

Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Anthony Tordillos will face off in a runoff for San Jose City Council, marking a shift in power dynamics.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Annals of immigrant history: Bay Ridge street name honors Irish American activist immigrant, volunteer

"Mary loved this community and the people in it, and she was fearless in demanding the best of the people who served it," said Brannan. "She earned the respect of so many and will be deeply missed."
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

French Muslims decry religious hatred as mosque stabbing suspect arrested

The killing of Aboubakar Cisse inside a mosque has intensified calls among French Muslim leaders for greater action against rising anti-Muslim sentiment, urging the government to prioritize such hate crimes.
France news
fromsilive
4 months ago

Mayor Adams makes surprise visit to JCC during 16th annual Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Awards

Mayor Eric Adams supported the Jewish community at the Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Awards, honoring women's leadership in Staten Island.
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

A Conversation With Garret Peck: Balancing Leadership, Community, and Family with Purpose

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I was always fascinated by how things moved—how products got from one place to another, how businesses ran behind the scenes. My curiosity about this process only grew stronger when I went to college.
Mental health
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