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New York City
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

New York's Chief Fire Marshal Once Patrolled Brooklyn's 84th Precinct

Michael Kavanagh has been promoted to Chief Fire Marshal for the FDNY, overseeing the Bureau of Fire Investigation and arson prosecutions.
fromQNS
6 hours ago
New York City

One person arrested in connection with Astoria house fire that injured two firefighters: FDNY - QNS

New York City
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

New York's Chief Fire Marshal Once Patrolled Brooklyn's 84th Precinct

Michael Kavanagh has been promoted to Chief Fire Marshal for the FDNY, overseeing the Bureau of Fire Investigation and arson prosecutions.
fromQNS
6 hours ago
New York City

One person arrested in connection with Astoria house fire that injured two firefighters: FDNY - QNS

#los-angeles
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Embattled homeless services agency faces greater control from city of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County will withdraw most funding from LAHSA, leaving the city as its primary funder and seeking greater control over homeless services.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: How Spanish speakers are shut out of L.A.'s planning processes

Spanish is integral to Los Angeles culture, yet Spanish-speaking residents are often excluded from key decision-making processes.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Embattled homeless services agency faces greater control from city of Los Angeles

Los Angeles County will withdraw most funding from LAHSA, leaving the city as its primary funder and seeking greater control over homeless services.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Contributor: How Spanish speakers are shut out of L.A.'s planning processes

Spanish is integral to Los Angeles culture, yet Spanish-speaking residents are often excluded from key decision-making processes.
SF parents
fromTODAY.com
13 hours ago

Middle School Students Work Together to Stop Bus From Crashing After Driver Passes Out

Five middle school students in Hancock County, Mississippi, heroically stopped a runaway bus after their driver passed out.
Higher education
fromState of the Planet
10 hours ago

Exploring Connections Between Environment and Society

Aynsley Kretschmar's journey in climate science began with a seminar on food systems, leading to a career focused on environmental studies and renewable energy.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Connected Security: How Proactive Real-Time Tech Keeps Security Workers Safe

Security guards and law enforcement personnel are usually the first professionals to provide help in a public emergency and as a result, also experience some of the highest rates of workplace violence in any occupation.
Information security
#homelessness
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
14 hours ago

This Restaurant Is Working to End Homelessness

130 Primrose continues the mission of Home Kitchen by employing individuals affected by homelessness and providing them with training and opportunities in hospitality.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
1 month ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
14 hours ago

This Restaurant Is Working to End Homelessness

130 Primrose continues the mission of Home Kitchen by employing individuals affected by homelessness and providing them with training and opportunities in hospitality.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
1 month ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
15 hours ago

Fire crews attack blaze at Toronto Humber Yacht Club building | CBC News

Fire crews are battling a 3-alarm blaze at a former yacht club building in Etobicoke, with no reported injuries.
Remote teams
fromBlackpressusa
1 day ago

Why employers are investing in building a culture of collaboration

A culture of collaboration enhances efficiency, problem-solving, employee engagement, and innovation in modern businesses.
Pets
fromIndependent
1 day ago

I say 'I can't do this anymore' 10 times a day, and then the phone rings - meet the reluctant animal rescuer fighting to keep her sanctuary open

Catriona Lowry's sanctuary cares for 150 unwanted animals but struggles to survive.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

Why the hardest part of building the future is letting go of the past

1776 marked the beginning of significant economic and technological transformations, paralleling today's shifts in neoliberalism and emerging technologies.
NYC food
fromFast Company
1 day ago

NYC iconic compost bin gets a cool kids makeover

NYC introduces a stylish tabletop compost bin, promoting home composting and benefiting the city through sales.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

Hurricane Helene highlighted the need for improved access to substance use medications during natural disasters to prevent opioid relapse and overdose.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why people should work together for a cure

Swing for the Cure is a meaningful community event supporting cancer research, inspired by personal loss and resilience, uniting individuals with shared experiences.
Roam Research
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Somerville looks to rally residents to rise up against rats with 'DeRATification Week'

Somerville launches 'DeRATification Week' to engage residents in reducing rat infestations.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Why De-Escalation Must Be Part of a Layered Safety Strategy in Healthcare

Healthcare security leaders must proactively manage potential incidents through layered safety strategies and effective training to enhance staff confidence and care delivery.
London
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Emergency services attend fire in Dublin city centre; commuters warned of delays

Emergency services are responding to a fire on Eden Quay in Dublin, causing potential delays for commuters.
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

Urban Truth Collective: The One-Hour City Conspiracy - Streetsblog USA

"The '15-minute city' model is based on the original concept of a city: having the things we want and need closer to where we live. The idea is that we should be able to get to our everyday essentials within, ideally, 15 minutes on foot, bike, or public transit."
France news
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. city offering free coffee for reporting potholes

Leominster's 'Coffee for Potholes' campaign rewards residents with free coffee for reporting potholes, promoting community engagement and fun.
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Can Humans and Rhinos Coexist? One Town Is Finding Out.

Residents of Sauraha are experiencing unexpected visits from rhinos, which has led to a surge in tourism as people seek to see these large animals up close.
World politics
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Silicon Valley mental health crisis team at risk of losing funding - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's TRUST program, a non-police mental health crisis team, faces funding challenges despite high demand and effectiveness in crisis stabilization.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Cambridge police ask for public's help locating missing 21-year-old

Toshiaki Takenaka, 21, has not been seen since April 21. His family has not seen or heard from him since then, which is "unusual."
Boston
Liverpool FC
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'The emergency response was world-class' - UCC captain responding well after AIL play-off abandoned due to medical incident

Medical personnel in Cork received praise for their response to a serious incident during a rugby match.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

In my apartment block's Room of Unlimited Magical Recycling Possibilities' I found not just freebies, but friends

The magic room was a community effort, maintained by many residents volunteering their time to keep it well organised and running smoothly. I often saw my neighbour, Wendy Showyin, when I stopped by.
Renovation
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists liberating' food from big stores

Police arrested activists for alleged conspiracy to commit theft linked to a campaign against inequality involving mass shoplifting from supermarkets.
#wildfires
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#climate-resilience
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Green Up Vermont: Join the Record-Setting Tradition of Stewardship on May 2 - SnowBrains

"Leave it better than you found it is a really powerful mantra. It speaks not only to refuse pick up but just as a reminder to breathe deep, listen closely, stop time for just a moment and enjoy the surrounding."
Snowboarding
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Bayview Buzz: Much-loved neighborhood shuttle with live another day

The Bayview Community Shuttle will continue operating for two more years due to secured funding, benefiting residents with improved transit access.
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Bath Beach Impound Lot Fire Destroys Dozens Of Cars

Eyewitness clips and aerial footage showed flames shooting from the lot shortly after midnight as firefighters worked to knock down the blaze. Despite the dramatic scene and heavy damage, authorities said no injuries were reported.
Brooklyn
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | We thought we were going to lose our home. Civil legal services saved it. | amNewYork

Civil legal services prevent unlawful evictions and protect tenants' rights, ensuring housing stability for working individuals and families.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

As home invasions rise, some Toronto residents take security into their own hands | CBC News

Home invasions in Toronto have surged, prompting residents to enhance security measures like window film to deter intruders.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Beyond Crisis Mode: Positive Youth Development Aids Teens

Youth mental health crisis is escalating, with nearly 1 in 5 adolescents experiencing major depression, prompting a shift towards positive youth development frameworks.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: Fees on news racks are a bad idea

Menlo Park wants to start charging people to exercise their constitutional rights. How long before the city slaps a tax on people who want to exercise their right to free speech, or to peaceably assemble?
Media industry
Fundraising
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Four More NYCHA Developments to Get Open Space Upgrades Under Green Grant Program

Green Space Connections engages NYCHA tenants to improve open spaces, funding upgrades like playgrounds and dog parks across public housing campuses.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Oakland nonprofit SoleSpace turns to community after key equipment stolen during break-in

A nonprofit in Oakland is recovering from a break-in that resulted in the theft of essential equipment for community workshops.
SF parents
fromKqed
5 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Man jumps into frigid Charles River to save dog chasing geese on Marathon Monday

A man jumped into the icy Charles River to rescue his dog, Benny, who had chased geese and was struggling in the water.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Repair Cafe brings together neighbors with broken items and the experts to fix them

Royersford Baptist Church hosts a community repair event where local experts help fix broken household items, promoting sustainability and neighborly support.
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

This Month's Twin Tragedies in Louisiana and Virginia Could Have Been Prevented

Domestic violence is a predictable pattern that institutions fail to address, leading to catastrophic consequences for women and children.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City

Safer street design is essential to reduce injuries from biking and electric micromobility, not restrictive laws.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
Public health
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
Mental health
fromFortune
6 days ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

From the Editor: Building Community Isn't Always Fun. Do It Anyway.

Proximity-based community organizing builds solidarity across differences through sustained engagement and shared material goals, fostering understanding that transcends initial disagreements.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Project Restore Expands To Brownsville - Brooklyn Violence Program

Project Restore expands to Brownsville, aiming to reduce gang involvement through paid work and trauma-informed support.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromThe Real Deal
1 month ago

Rescue this church - from its rescuers

The 135-year-old building has remained shrouded by plywood to protect passersby from the crumbling stone, which has formed a reddish beach on the shed below. The church's congregation dwindled to 12 members and had to fire its pastor to save money.
Upper West Side
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

How the Design Community Has Rallied to Help Los Angeles Rebuild After Last Year's Devastating Fires

The Foothill Catalog Foundation supplies pro bono, preapproved house and ADU designs to accelerate rebuilding for Eaton Fire survivors, partnering with Habitat for Humanity.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Meet the Young Organizers Survival Corps

Young people face severe economic, political, and climate crises and must organize intergenerationally to resist rising authoritarianism and survive precarious futures.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

No One Is Coming to Help-Except Your Neighbors

Building community-led resilience networks and mutual aid groups nationwide enables neighbors to support each other through overlapping crises including climate change, inequality, and government violence.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
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