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Los Angeles
fromArchitectural Digest
8 hours ago

Inside AD's Party Celebrating the Los Angeles March 2026 Issue

Architectural Digest celebrated its Los Angeles origins with an event featuring designer collaborations, philanthropic partnerships, and community advocacy focused on homelessness and immigrant contributions to the city.
fromAdvocate.com
8 hours ago

How can PrEP use among Black people be improved?

Black people made up 48 percent of new HIV diagnoses in the South, but only 21 percent of PrEP users in the South; in the Midwest, Black people made up 48 percent of new HIV diagnoses, but only 12 percent of PrEP users. This regional disparity demonstrates the significant gap between HIV burden and preventive medication access among Black populations across different areas of the country.
Public health
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

Why I took a $500,000 risk to refresh my skincare brand

ESW Beauty rebranded with bold colors and visible active ingredients, expanding to 19,000 retail locations while leveraging community feedback to guide the overhaul.
London music
fromTime Out London
16 hours ago

This London canalside park has reopened after a dazzling 2.5 million makeover

Queens Park Canalside in northwest London reopened after a £2.5 million transformation featuring wildlife habitats, improved accessibility, and a community-created mural.
Social justice
fromIndependent
21 hours ago

This Working Life with Alan Craughwell: 'If my children understand that some people need a bit of help, even if I never make a red cent, this will have been a success'

A disability services entrepreneur reflects on rejecting a family plumbing business to pursue community-focused ventures in sports and support services.
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Designing With, Not For: CatalyticAction's Participatory Practice

Architecture is often evaluated through finished forms, yet some practices operate in a different register, one where design unfolds through relationships, time, and use rather than through a single outcome. For CatalyticAction, participation is not a parallel social activity, but the means through which spaces are conceived, constructed, and sustained over time. Based between Beirut and London, the practice has worked across the Middle East and Europe, developing public spaces, schools, playgrounds, and everyday urban infrastructures through long-term collaboration with local communities.
Design
Renovation
fromsilive
6 days ago

This Staten Island playground was just renovated - and it's already getting another $3.3M makeover

Dongan Playground is receiving a $3.3 million renovation to upgrade courts, lighting, seating, and landscaping, with community input invited.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Target CEO Michael Fiddelke has had a busy first 2 weeks on the job

Michael Fiddelke moved quickly as Target CEO to signal change, prioritize customer trust and community engagement, and assert independence despite skepticism.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Council Speaker Seeks to 'Elevate the Role of Community Planning' in Land Use Decisions

The New York City Council seeks proactive, community-driven land use planning to increase local engagement, improve development outcomes, and accelerate housing production.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Manchester United issue statement after controversial Sir Jim Ratcliffe comments

Manchester United prides itself on being an inclusive and welcoming club. Our diverse group of players, staff and global community of supporters, reflect the history and heritage of Manchester; a city that anyone can call home. Since launching All Red All Equal in 2016, we have embedded equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We remain deeply committed to the principles and spirit of that campaign.
Manchester United
Software development
fromScala-lang
2 weeks ago

Recap of Advent of Code 2025

The Scala community actively engaged with Advent of Code 2025 through Discord, a solutions website with 106 submissions, explainer entries, and newcomer support.
#local-journalism
#heritage-preservation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
World news

World Monuments Fund Backs 21 Locally Led Heritage Projects Addressing Climate Risks and Indigenous Knowledge Loss

WMF committed $7 million to fund 21 globally diverse, locally led heritage preservation projects in 2026 addressing conservation, climate risks, community engagement, and training.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Arts

World Monuments Fund provides $7m to support 21 new conservation projects around the globe

World Monuments Fund will allocate more than $7 million in 2026 to support 21 global heritage preservation projects, covering conservation, management, community engagement, and training.
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago
World news

World Monuments Fund Backs 21 Locally Led Heritage Projects Addressing Climate Risks and Indigenous Knowledge Loss

fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

This stunning new Brooklyn library is officially being built and the renderings look beautiful

Last Friday, Brooklyn Public Library officially broke ground on a brand-new Canarsie branch on Rockaway Parkway and the newly released renderings are a masterclass in good library architecture. The two-story, 11,000-square-foot building will double the existing library's public space and stand out as one of New York City's first public buildings constructed with mass timber, a sustainable, low-carbon approach that also happens to look gorgeous.
Brooklyn
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Baukunst hosts free monthly First Fridays—art, music, and food—every first Friday through December 20, 5:00–8:00 pm at 433 Cortland Ave, San Francisco.
#police-substation
SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Supes approve affordable senior housing project-but discussion raises larger issue - 48 hills

Unanimous Board approval lets an affordable senior housing project at Bernal Hill proceed despite neighborhood opposition, while SB 35 removes hearing rights for compliant projects.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

Marcia Ely, director of public programs at the Center for Brooklyn History, brings popular live programs to the 163-year-old institution

Marcia Ely applies television storytelling and casting techniques to design public programs that make the Center for Brooklyn History accessible and relevant to Brooklyn residents.
US news
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago

Greater Dayton (OH) RTA's 'Proudly Serving' Fleet Creates Community Connections Through Bus Wraps - Busline News

Greater Dayton RTA launched a "Proudly Serving" bus-wrap program (21 buses, 2021–2023) honoring Montgomery County communities with photos, facts, and community-specific designs.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
3 weeks ago

Why gaming is a such a key communications channel for retail marketers

Gaming is a mainstream, high-value channel retailers must engage, especially Gen Z gamers, via community-driven experiences on platforms like Twitch and Discord.
Miscellaneous
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

One Week to Milano Cortina 2026: The Cultural Olympiad Expands the Games Through a Distributed Arts and Public Programme

Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad leverages national cultural partners and community projects to connect sport, heritage, and social change across Italy and beyond the Games.
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

The Shuttle Badminton Academy / Studio Archohm

The Dalmia-Gopichand Badminton Academy, or The Shuttle, is a testament to the potential of architecture to create opportunities for sports in the built environment. This, in turn, fosters the spirit of sportsmanship and community, thereby demonstrating how architecture can amplify the cultural and economic significance of sports. This project is imagined to exemplify the role of architecture in shaping a city's identity and aspirations.
Design
#chevron-settlement
Social media marketing
fromNeil Patel
4 weeks ago

Discord as an Engagement and Digital PR Platform

Discord enables brands to build direct, real-time relationships and PR outcomes by facilitating open, persistent, and context-rich conversations rather than broadcast messaging.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Train operator Lumo awarded its own officially registered Scottish tartan

A few weeks ago, a notice quietly appeared on the Scottish Register of Tartans authorising a train company to commission its very own tartan design - the corporate equivalent of being knighted, but in wool. The company in question is low-cost train operator Lumo, which can now officially claim to be the proud owner of an officially official tartan. The design was first shown off last month when Lumo launched its Glasgow-London services,
Marketing
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Keep slaying the dragon inside': Simon Armitage pens poem for World Cancer Day

A Yorkshire campaign confronted cancer by demystifying the disease through patient, researcher, and community engagement, emphasizing optimism, hope, and regional solidarity.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

By sponsoring arts events, Arts@Clark Presents aims to promote Clark College, departments, students * Oregon ArtsWatch

Clark College Foundation launched Arts@Clark Presents to host touring artists, performances, workshops, and campus-community events integrating student educational and fundraising partnerships.
fromPuck Prose
1 month ago

Stanley Cup heading north for an event in La Ronge, Saskatchewan

In mid-January, it was announced that the Stanley Cup would be making an appearance at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities of north-central Saskatchewan. The appearance was announced as part of a joint effort with the Jonas Robert Memorial Community Centre, the municipality's sports and culture facility, and Inspire 365 to promote mental health and community engagement through hockey.
Canada news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn

Communities risk losing meaningful influence over UK flight-path decisions as airspace modernisation prioritises industry efficiency and emissions over noise concerns.
National Hockey League
fromTheLeafsNation
1 month ago

Maple Leafs to host annual outdoor practice at Westway Outdoor Rink on January 26

The Toronto Maple Leafs will hold a multi-day 2026 outdoor practice at a community venue with WWE guest coaches, fan activities, and a Leafs alumni game.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose Launches Game On Youth Sports Program Ahead of Epic 2026 Events

San Jose is introducing the Game On youth sports program, designed to inspire thousands of local students and community members. Officials gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley - Smythe Clubhouse to unveil this initiative, part of the city's SJ26 campaign and backed by the San Jose Sports Authority. From January through June, 50 activations called Game On Moments will roll out at schools and community spots, reaching young people with hands-on sports experiences.
Soccer (FIFA)
Food & drink
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It's never been this challenging'- Pubs feel the pinch as Guinness price hike adds to costs crisis

Irish publicans face squeezed profits from rising labour, insurance, entertainment costs and a Guinness price hike, yet many remain optimistic and adapt locally.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

KALW's "The Authoritarian Playbook" Trump's 1st Year Impact Talk (SF)

Share your views about the impact of the Trump administration's first year at this live community discussion led by KALW's Rose Aguilar. Join KALW for a live and in-person edition of The Authoritarian Playbook, discussing the federal administration's authoritarian actions and policies. We'll summarize the latest news, put it in historical context, and find out how people are responding. Your RSVP includes admission to Mission Grafica: The Public's Voice, a collaborative art exhibition produced with the Mission Cultual Center for Latino Arts.
US politics
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Adult Transitions and Dealing with Rejection

Build friendships by investing in mutual activities, focusing on smaller connections, aligning with values, and avoiding attempts to force entry into exclusionary cliques.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Oakland gears up to host official NFL Super Bowl watch party as city hopes for economic boost

In the region, they're projecting $350-600 million in terms of economic benefits throughout the entire region. We have our hotels, which will benefit, our restaurants,
US news
#public-art
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Public art loan program aims to beautify Saratoga

Saratoga installed three temporary public sculptures at prominent entry points to enliven the city, invite resident feedback, and evaluate future public art.
California
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Public art loan program aims to beautify Saratoga

Saratoga installed three temporary sculptures at prominent entry points to add public art, invite resident feedback, and enliven community spaces.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Macclesfield realise impossible dream in rise from ashes to a day of historic glory

Local investment and community-focused facilities resurrected Macclesfield’s football club, restoring revenue, engagement, and a sustainable social hub around Moss Rose.
Non-profit organizations
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A new park with wild swimming ponds could soon open in east London

Charity proposes transforming a 14-acre former Thames Water depot in Hackney into a community-owned biodiverse park prioritising safety, wellbeing and belonging.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hard to say who's winning': China and Australia battle for influence in Solomon Islands policing

China builds grassroots influence in the Solomon Islands through community-focused aid and police training while Australia emphasizes formal police partnerships.
New York City
fromBronx Times
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE: Newly appointed NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels visits Bronx school where he began teaching career - Bronx Times

Kamar Samuels began his tenure as NYC schools chancellor at P.S./M.S. 194, prioritizing teacher support, mentorship, resources, and community engagement.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

From NIMBY to YIMBY: San Jose forges difficult path to winning over neighbors in sheltering homeless

Neighborhood shifted from resisting local homeless encampments to supporting a 130-bed modular housing project offering individual rooms, services, security, and community support.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

From NIMBY to YIMBY: San Jose forges difficult path to winning over neighbors in sheltering homeless

Neighborhood opposition shifted to support after a modular interim supportive housing project offered individual rooms, security, services, and community involvement built on trust and government cooperation.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
1 month ago

Behind the scenes during a fan club visit with Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern

FC Bayern players visit local fan clubs annually to create genuine closeness, personal interactions, and appreciation with supporters.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

In With Flynn: New DOT Commissioner Wants To Be 'Bolder, More Ambitious' - Streetsblog New York City

A lot of community engagement, a lot of planning, went into those projects. ... Unless there's any fatal flaws, we should get them back on the board as quickly as we can. That's certainly one early priority. Clearly, fast and free buses is going to be a priority. We know DOT has had capacity challenges. We need to staff up.
New York City
fromsilive
1 month ago

Q&A with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani: Staten Island 'truly is not an obligation, it's an opportunity'

Right now is an opportunity for me to introduce myself as I am, and the focus of what my administration will be. Because it's very much in line with what many Staten Islanders care deeply about - which is not only their ability to afford to live in New York City, but also build a life in New York City.
New York City
Silicon Valley
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Silicon Valley Reads builds 'Bridges to Belonging' through books

Silicon Valley Reads 2026 promotes connection and inclusion through the 'Bridges to Belonging' theme, three featured books, and over 100 free community events.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
2 months ago

Sustainability report of FC Bayern: "Mitnand" into the next 125 years

FC Bayern celebrates 125 years and advances a 'Mitnand' sustainability strategy, reporting 2023/24 progress across diversity, health, climate, and supply chains.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

An SF grocery store cashier's experiment polling customers at checkout

A grocery cashier's daily hand-written poll at Luke's Local engages customers, sparks conversation, and strengthens neighborhood connections.
Arts
from48 hills
2 months ago

Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith's art is empowerment writ large - 48 hills

Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith is a painter and muralist who blends solo studio work with collaborative public art, community teaching, and immersive arts events to empower communities.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco set to have float at Rose Parade 2026 for first time in nearly 50 years

City officials say they want the float to be a marketing tool for the city. Once completed, it will feature some of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks. MORE: NFL, Bay Area Host Committee announce venues for Super Bowl 60 events Encouraging people who don't live here to come back to the City by the Bay and continue its post-pandemic recovery.
San Francisco
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

West Oakland is one step closer to having a Costco, 'millions' per year in sales tax revenue

Oakland officials and developers are pursuing plans to convert a long-vacant West Oakland parcel into a Costco, requiring environmental review and community input.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Public Trust Requires Both Reform and Defense

Higher ed cannot restore public trust in colleges and universities unless the sector reckons in a clear-eyed fashion with the causes of the current crisis. Simply put, the fundamental problem is that when the sector or its individual institutions draw public criticism, we are unable either to make quick changes in response, to explain compellingly why we should not do so, or to redirect public attention effectively toward the overall value and purpose of our work.
Education
#contemporary-art
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
Arts

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA is a multidisciplinary contemporary arts center in San Francisco centering artists in social and cultural movements while serving the SOMA community.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Data needs to drive conversations, not division

In the post‑pandemic news cycle, it became easy to treat charts as a kind of journalistic spell: visualize the data and legitimacy will follow. But the flood of partisan "stat dumps" has trained plenty of people to see numbers as just another weapon in a never-ending culture war. In 2026, the task for data journalism is not to make more extravagant visualizations, but to rebuild data as a shared language between people who no longer trust one another.
Media industry
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

'Tis the Season to Connect Meaningfully With Others

Personal growth requires change, and the holiday season provides an opportunity to move beyond the self through kindness and engagement with others.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
2 months ago

NY Islanders business operations boss says fanbase must get younger, more diverse

The New York Islanders must expand and diversify their fan base—attracting younger, more female and multicultural fans—by leveraging on-ice success and community visibility.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Opinion: The heart of Saratoga lives in Its neighborhoods

Our city is built on many strengths-excellent schools, beautiful green spaces, and a charming downtown-but the heart of Saratoga has always been its neighborhoods. As I begin my third term as mayor, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community, and I am continually reminded that Saratoga's true character reveals itself at the neighborhood level. What makes Saratoga special are the relationships between its residents.
Online Community Development
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: The heart of Saratoga lives in Its neighborhoods

Neighborhood relationships and resident involvement form the core of Saratoga's character, fostering safety, support, and community through programs like Nextdoor, Neighborhood Watch, CERT, and volunteerism.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Theatre Diaspora: Moving ahead with a fresh new look * Oregon ArtsWatch

Theatre Diaspora restructured into a shared leadership model and expanded programming, outreach, and audience visioning in 2025 to ensure sustainability and growth.
fromSempreMilan
2 months ago

CEO Furlani addresses youth sector in speech: "The beating heart of our project"

"Innovation means having courage, the courage to look ahead and believe in the future. Innovation is vision, it is growth and faith in young people. Milan's future begins here. In the Youth Sector," he began. "Where dreams become goals, and talent meets responsibility, in every training session and in every sacrifice you make. Behind every step forward are extraordinary people: coaches, educators, managers. But also those who work away from the spotlight: staff, warehouse workers, and chaperones.
AC Milan
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

The little Calif. coffee shop crushing Starbucks, one latte at a time

It's a gorgeous, 63-degree fall Sunday morning, and Groovy Goose is slammed. Every table inside and out of the shoebox-sized coffee shop is filled, the line is five-deep and the slim corridor that runs along the coffee bar's counter has a dozen more people hugging the wall, patiently waiting for their coffees to be ready. "Matcha latte for Brett?" the barista asks. "Brett" appears and grabs his cup.
Coffee
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)

Join us for Baukunst First Fridays, our brand-new monthly celebration blending art, music, and food! Every month, experience a vibrant evening of creativity, delicious bites, and fantastic tunes. Mark your calendars and bring your friends - let's make every first Friday unforgettable! Baukunst First Fridays is an art showcase dedicated to celebrating exceptional creative talent in SF and beyond. While hosted by Baukunst, the event transcends traditional galleries and commercial interests- we don't take commission or profit in any way.
Arts
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I don't give my 7-year-old an allowance. Instead, he runs a neighborhood business, where neighbors pay him to take out their trash.

A six-year-old started a neighborhood trash service, earning money, building confidence, facing rejection, and learning business and community skills.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
2 months ago

FC Bayern and its members say: PACK MA'S!

FC Bayern launched the 'PACK MA'S' volunteer programme to engage members in club activities; over 200 registered and 80 attended the kickoff, offering many community opportunities.
Marketing
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Local news touches grass

Many people are redirecting news subscription money into in-person experiences, hobbies, and local community participation to build practical connections.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Richmond police pick assistant chief to take over leadership reigns

Assistant Chief Timothy Simmons will become Richmond Police chief on Jan. 17, 2026, succeeding retiring Chief Bisa French.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Sunderland business students turn 25 into 12,700 for charity in record-breaking fundraising challenge

University of Sunderland business students turned £25 seed funds into £12,743.30 for The Children's Foundation through entrepreneurial fundraising over four weeks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California infill builder turns idle lots into housing in land-constrained coastal markets

Repurposing hard-to-entitle, underutilized coastal parcels into medium-density infill housing drives profitable, resilient homebuilding in land-constrained California markets.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The best London borough has been crowned for 2025

Lambeth was named NLA Borough of the Year for community-focused projects, affordable housing programmes, cultural regeneration, and Waterloo and South Bank redevelopment plans.
Mindfulness
fromBustle
2 months ago

Your December Tarot Reading

Emotions should guide growth this season: process past loss, balance intuition with logic, release scarcity, and collaborate with community to build shared success.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Seven-figure livestream sellers explain how to get started in 2 steps

E-commerce sellers can scale sales using low-cost live selling platforms by leveraging personality, real-time engagement, and community-building rather than high production.
Video games
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Xbox is using its loudest fans to guide its biggest transformation yet | Fortune

Xbox is transitioning from a console-centric legacy to a player-focused, service-driven ecosystem by pairing passionate community feedback with behavioral data to guide decisions.
Arts
fromArtforum
3 months ago

Around Singapore Biennale 2025

The Singapore Biennale embeds artworks within local communities to reveal unregulated lived experiences inside tightly controlled urban spaces.
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

Sherman Creek Park waterfront restoration work boosted by $80K Con Edison grant - Bronx Times

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Environment
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Grenfell memorial architect chosen saying they are 'honoured' to be producing design

Freehaus has been selected to design the Grenfell Tower memorial and will work with bereaved families and the local community to deliver a design by mid-2027.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Meet the woman behind Galway's newest Christmas market - 'Life is too short to be worrying if it'll work out'

A new community-focused Christmas market in Galway's Westend will bring festive magic, led by Ieva Gedrovic and involving local traders and residents.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Feinberg Art Fair Highlights Creative Talents - News Center

The evening event, held in the Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center atrium, was organized by second-year medical students Kevin Chen, Sandra Ojeaboru and Reyna Patel, with support from the Student Senate, the Augusta Webster, MD, Office of Medical Education and the Department of Medical Education. After experiencing the art fair for the first time last year, Patel said she and her fellow students knew they wanted to bring it back.
Arts
fromOver the Monster
3 months ago

Starting today, comments and Feed posts on Over The Monster will have activity notifications

When you post on SB Nation, we don't want you to miss all the conversations and responses that follow. For instance, here's what your notifications might look like on sbnation.com if you were getting replies across Arrowhead Pride, MMA Fighting, and sbnation.com. You will see the same expandable stack of notifications on any site in the network where you were logged in.
Boston Red Sox
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