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fromFood & Wine
3 hours ago

David Rockwell, After 40 Years of Design, Still Finds the Drama in Dining

David Rockwell's designs in restaurants blend theatrical elements that foster community and connection. His career reflects a pursuit of creative risks rather than just scaling projects.
New York City
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
6 hours ago

Actual Coffee Hosting Real-Life Experiences at Ohio Roastery

As a business that had always operated behind the scenes as a wholesale and e-commerce-only roastery, we felt it was time to let our community know we're now more than that.
Coffee
#public-safety
fromqns.com
5 hours ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams hears community concerns on housing, e-bikes, education at Bayside town hall QNS

fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 days ago
Canada news

Call 999 if you see missing girl from Barnet

Police are searching for a missing girl named Melisa from Barnet, last seen at 4pm on July 2.
fromMission Local
18 hours ago
SF politics

Day 117 at the 16th St. Plaza: A clear weekend on west Mission St.

The west side of Mission Street was clear of unpermitted vending and drug use for two consecutive weekend days thanks to city efforts.
fromqns.com
5 hours ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams hears community concerns on housing, e-bikes, education at Bayside town hall QNS

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
6 hours ago

Fury as NHS patient feedback groups to be scrapped

Healthwatch groups covering Barnet and Haringey will be closed down next year, as part of the government's new ten-year plan regarding patient feedback in the NHS.
Public health
#education
fromsilive
10 hours ago
Education

How Staten Island students re-created Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' | In Class column

fromsilive
1 week ago
Education

Staten Island charter school network is offering free dental care to students | In Class column

fromsilive
10 hours ago
Education

How Staten Island students re-created Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' | In Class column

fromsilive
1 week ago
Education

Staten Island charter school network is offering free dental care to students | In Class column

#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 days ago
Renovation

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Nears Completion of Multipurpose Arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic

fromArchDaily
3 days ago
Renovation

CHYBIK + KRISTOF Nears Completion of Multipurpose Arena in Jihlava, Czech Republic

#youth-development
fromSecuritymagazine
21 hours ago

Britney Fortner: Relationships Are Key in Security

"When both of those events took place, we as an intelligence center started asking ourselves: what could we do to mitigate these risks and these threats?"
Education
fromUNDP
1 day ago

UNDP, PNAC, DILG, NYC strengthen local HIV and AIDS response through SK officials in Misamis Oriental

"Everything is connected. If we have an effective healthcare system, we will be able to protect our constituents from any diseases like HIV and AIDS," said Magsaysay municipality Mayor Charlie Buhisan.
Public health
#new-york-city
fromCbsnews
5 days ago
New York City

NYC Summer Streets program set to return in July, with record number of car-free miles

fromCbsnews
5 days ago
New York City

NYC Summer Streets program set to return in July, with record number of car-free miles

#open-space-authority
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 day ago

CCA proposes masterplan and sports complex for resilient urban regeneration

The masterplan for La Paz transforms El Cajoncito into a continuous public corridor, enhancing urban connectivity, mobility, and flood resilience through strategic infrastructure improvements.
Renovation
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I vowed not to be lonely when I moved to a small town and got better at making friends. At 40, I haven't stopped growing my circle.

Meeting new people and being exposed to different viewpoints and experiences is something I live for. I enjoy nothing more than getting to know someone and seeing what I can learn from them.
Relationships
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Lower Polk / TL Art Walk | Trendyloin

The SF First Thursday Art Walk offers free access to 27+ galleries from 6-10 pm every first Thursday, featuring traditional galleries and retail spaces dedicated to fine art.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Performance: We Love the Light (SF Main Library)

Join artist and astrophysicist Nia Imara on a breathtaking journey among the stars, planets, and galaxies in a dynamic multimedia show about our awe-inspiring universe.
SF music
#trivia
#sustainability
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 days ago

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 8: Ballon d'Ors, wonderkids and the Brian Clough Trophy

FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword is designed to challenge football trivia knowledge, inviting players to engage with an entertaining crossword format every weekend.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

TALL: Tenderloin Art Lending Library | SF

T.A.L.L. offers free loans of framed, original artwork, primarily by Tenderloin artists, to lower income residents, promoting local art accessibility and community engagement.
SF food
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

5 years on, HoopQueens basketball league thrives on providing opportunity for female athletes | CBC Sports

"I'm really stepping back and witnessing and really soaking in that this is the impact that we're making," Koomalsingh told CBC Sports.
Women
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 days ago

participatory tree of scanned hands by JR grows in montpellier's former church

The Adventice project at Carré Sainte-Anne consists of 10,000 scanned hands from around the world, creating a living tree installation symbolizing rootedness, migration, and collective identity.
Artificial intelligence
fromBKReader
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Museum Announces July Programs for All Ages

Brooklyn Museum's July programs include art talks, Pop-Up Market, mobile unit at Coney Island, and summer jazz performances.
#storytelling
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Nintendo Store's "Pikmin Bloom" Mini Walk around Union Square (July 4-6)

From May 23 through July 23, explorers of all ages can participate in the Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK around Union Square, which is the second location in the U.S. to feature this event since the app's launch.
Mobile UX
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Learning Circles: 12 Educational Projects with Elliptical Plans

Creating an educational setting merges children's safety and learning optimization with aesthetic appeal to produce unique projects. A circular school design fosters a protective atmosphere.
Education
#local-business
fromRMNB
3 days ago

Capitals prospects host 65 local players for youth hockey clinic

Caps prospects conducted a youth clinic at MedStar Capitals Iceplex for local children focusing on skill development in a fun environment.
Washington Capitals
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 days ago

Reservations open for 'Java with Jo Anne'

Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon began an informal tradition to meet constituents over coffee, addressing community needs and concerns. The next "Java with Jo Anne" event is on July 7.
Coffee
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Mallon: Why I care about transit - and you should too - San Jose Spotlight

Transit has been an essential part of my life, connecting me to school, work, and opportunities. Without it, I wouldn’t have graduated debt-free.
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Comebacks For "I'm Bored"

On the episode, hosts Zak, Elizabeth, and Jamilah tackle summer boredom by discussing ways to address the age-old complaint of having nothing to do during the season.
NYC parents
#oakland
fromianVisits
4 days ago
London food

London Museum seeking tenants for its new museum shops

London Museum plans to reopen original shops around its Victorian market building, seeking tenants for diverse retail and community space.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago

West Wickham library reopens after major upgrade with cafe and kids' zone

“It has never been clearer how important our libraries are to residents than on this reopening, as many smiling faces eagerly travelled through the new library spaces, many planning their future visits, whether regular users or new library converts.”
Education
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why mission-driven brands build the strongest communities

In today's business landscape, the most successful brands aren't just selling products, they're building movements. They don't just fill shelves; they shape values.
Design
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Liverpool Pride back on after LGBTQ+ charity steps up

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose to not lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls.
LGBT
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Apollo Theater closes for $65 million year-long renovation

The Apollo Theater officially closed its doors on July 1 for a $65 million, yearlong renovation—the most ambitious in its 91-year history.
Renovation
from48 hills
5 days ago

What to see at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival this summer - 48 hills

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is celebrating 25 years of free performances, featuring diverse music genres from local and global artists, ensuring vibrant community engagement.
SF music
fromPinstripe Alley
5 days ago

MLB End-of-June Check-in: NL West

The Dodgers went 17-10 this month, opening a 7.5-game lead in the division, as Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound in small increments, and their pitching staff handled injuries well.
Major League Baseball
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Strong wifi, stronger coffee: The best East Bay cafes to get work done

Ain't Normal Cafe offers a sunny patio perfect for outdoor work, along with house-made baked goods and a wine selection to take home.
Coffee
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Why Dymension's Season 2 Matters for the Blockchain Ecosystem | HackerNoon

Dymension's Phase 2 focuses on creating a Universal Settlement Layer, enhancing engagement through the Dymond Hands initiative and introducing new incentive mechanisms for varied participants.
Cryptocurrency
#entrepreneurship
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Movie nights a go in Saratoga, but business owner drops mic on another event

Saratoga will host its second Summer Movie Night on July 11 at El Quito Park, featuring a screening of the Academy Award-nominated movie Barbie, with free popcorn and community resource tables available.
San Francisco
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

How a parade invite became a fight for LGBTQ+ visibility in Appalachia

The West Virginia Strawberry Festival has served as a crown jewel of small-town America, featuring carnivals, concerts, craft shows, pageants, and parades since 1936.
LGBT
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

AI and Climate Justice: Balancing Risk With Opportunity

AI possesses the capability to reveal patterns in climate data, refine models, and enhance forecasting abilities in an era of uncertainty, but poses environmental risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Public media has a bright future. We have to start acting like it. - Poynter

I was an interloper. It was the first of many times in my life that I would feel that self-conscious feeling of someone who had parachuted into a community, uninvited.
Public health
#affordable-housing
fromVogue Business
5 days ago

Inside Rare Beauty's Substack strategy

The newsletter intends to be more intimate and insidery than Rare Beauty's Instagram or TikTok channels, emphasizing community engagement through long-form narratives.
Fashion & style
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
6 days ago

El Cerrito's Vanessa Vo awarded Taproot Fellowship for traditional music

Vo states, "What we love is that we found El Cerrito and our forever home where we can be immersed in nature. The community is vibrant and diverse."
Music
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

We named it the lesbian train': The best quotes from outside Stonewall at NYC Pride | amNewYork

Quer queers express their joy and identity vibrantly at NYC Pride, revealing preferences in subway lines, bodega orders, and queer icons.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Students dub South Jersey Teacher the "World's Strongest Teacher"

Bob Merkh has a best squat of 1165 lbs., a best bench of 1100 lbs., and a best deadlift of 805 lbs., ranking #4 all-time in the world.
Education
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 days ago

VizArts Monthly: This land is . . . * Oregon ArtsWatch

Fire was once the most fundamental resource for human survival. Now in the twenty-first century, people are completely disconnected from fire's role in the natural world. Colonialism is at least partially responsible for this amnesia; Black and Indigenous peoples' fire practices have been continually erased.
Portland
#intergenerational-connections
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
6 days ago

TV presenter brings 'inspiration' to school skipping session

Skipping is fun, it develops focus, physical energy, co-ordination, stamina, as well as an array of mental health benefits. I really want to give children the chance to experience the benefits that skipping has brought me when I didn't have access to a wide range of sports equipment or facilities.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 days ago

Deptford primary school nationally recognised for its commitment to equality

Grinling Gibbons Primary School has been awarded the Gold level RACE Charter Mark for the second time, recognizing its commitment to race equality and inclusion.
Education
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Meet Picastro, the Instagram alternative for astrophotographers

Picastro is a dedicated, mobile-first platform built for amateurs and pros who capture images of the night sky, designed to give celestial images the space and pixels they deserve.
Mobile UX
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: June 30-July 6

If you were rightfully disappointed by last year's Emilia Pérez, I'd like to point you toward Pedro Almodóvar's Oscar-snagging '99 melodrama, which follows the stories of a trans sex worker, a grieving mother, and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.
NYC music
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Santa Clara County revisits building a new jail - San Jose Spotlight

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.
Public health
fromtime.com
1 week ago

ICEBlock, an iPhone App Intended to Alert Users of Nearby ICE Sightings, Comes Under Fire

Joshua Aaron, ICEBlock's developer, describes the app as a grassroots, community-driven initiative in a conversation with TIME conducted over Signal.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Labrador-sized big cat could be reintroduced into wild in UK within two years

Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England, expressed optimism about the possibility of reintroducing lynx to Britain, highlighting the need for increased community engagement in this critical conversation.
Canada news
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

The street where volunteers picked up 30 bags of rubbish

We all have a responsibility to do what we can to reverse the decline in wildlife. The flowers help create habitats for wildlife as well as brighten the area.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Antioch receives $1.7 million grant for youth services

The funding of $1.74 million will enhance the Stand Out, Achieve, and Rise Internship Program, aiding young adults' career development and community service engagement.
Canada news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

The award-winning Greenwich parks for you to explore this summer

Greenwich's Green Flag Award-winning parks are renowned for their maintenance, safety, and community involvement, offering a variety of activities for all ages.
London
#art
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Every Saturday, the de Young Museum offers free general admission to Bay Area residents for the permanent galleries, enriching community access to art and culture.
SF food
#biodiversity
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

New head of Santa Clara County Fair is deeply rooted in local agriculture

Salene Duarte aims to create a welcoming community hub at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds for meaningful celebrations and lasting memories, reflecting her lifelong passion.
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Milpitas Library hosts Video Game Film Festival

The Milpitas Library's Video Game Film Festival showcases films centered around gaming every Sunday in July, featuring classics like The Last Starfighter and Ready Player One.
Video games
fromBKReader
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nonprofit Scrambles After $3M Environmental Grant Is Revoked

El Puente's environmental justice initiative has been disrupted by the cancellation of a $3 million EPA grant.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free "Legion of Honor" Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday)

Every Saturday, the Legion of Honor provides Bay Area residents with opportunities for free general admission to permanent galleries, featuring art-making and guided tours.
SF politics
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