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fromNextgov.com
49 minutes ago

Citizen Science Month 2026 Is about more than just stargazing

Citizen Science Month is built around a goal of 2.5 million 'Acts of Science,' tying the annual event to America's 250th birthday through a simple but powerful idea: lots of small contributions can add up to something really meaningful.
OMG science
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
52 minutes ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
#earth-day
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
7 hours ago

2026 Vegan Earth Day March (SF)

The San Francisco Vegan Society will advocate for a plant-based food system on Earth Day to address the climate crisis.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

2026 Green Business Expo + Earth Day Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)

Celebrate sustainability and community at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, on April 18.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
7 hours ago

2026 Vegan Earth Day March (SF)

The San Francisco Vegan Society will advocate for a plant-based food system on Earth Day to address the climate crisis.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

2026 Green Business Expo + Earth Day Festival (Yerba Buena Gardens)

Celebrate sustainability and community at the 2026 Earth Day Festival in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco, on April 18.
#philanthropy
Environment
fromEarth911
11 hours ago

Take Action on Arbor Day to Help Our Planet

Trees are essential for a healthy planet, yet they face significant threats from wildfires, droughts, insect infestations, and deforestation.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
fromPsychology Today
23 hours ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 hour ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 day ago

An Editor's Guide To Thriving - Not Just Surviving - During Festival Season

Preparation is key for a successful music festival experience.
Careers
fromForbes
1 hour ago

Workers Want Opportunities For Growth, Control More Than Pay Raises

Many workers prioritize well-being, control, growth, and belonging over salary increases.
London food
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

Church Street plan could make The Village pedestrian-friendly this summer | CBC News

Church Street in Toronto's Church-Wellesley neighbourhood may become a car-free zone this summer, enhancing pedestrian space and community activities.
fromTasting Table
4 hours ago

6 Benefits Beer Brings To Your Garden - Tasting Table

A beer trap is another brilliant way to protect your plants. It may not completely rid your garden of these pests, but it does have benefits. For one, the beer trap traps and drowns slugs. The other is that, in the process, you are enticing them away from crops you want to protect.
Beer
Coffee
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 hours ago

I moved to a small Midwestern city for a job. Although I miss my fast-paced life on the East Coast, I'm surprisingly happy.

Growing up, I expected to live the fast-paced life of a performer. I'm a Jersey girl with a New York City spirit. My dreams were set on being a principal actor on Broadway.
NYC music
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 hours ago

Good Morning, News: Locals Push Back Against Zenith, Portland Fire Goes International, and Trump Has a Christ Complex - Portland Mercury

Portland Mercury promotes local journalism and arts, highlighting events like Pizza Week and local environmental advocacy against Zenith Energy.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

What you need to know as Hillingdon heads into local elections

Hillingdon is the second-largest and one of the greenest boroughs in Greater London, with a rich history and diverse demographics.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
fromArchDaily
14 hours ago

Mapping the Technosphere: Architecture as an Interface Between Systems and Territories

Architecture can no longer be conceived as an isolated object, detached from the technical networks that sustain contemporary life. This condition calls for new readings and approaches.
Design
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Why Sustainable Promotional Products Are Reshaping How SMEs Build Brand Loyalty

The shift towards eco-friendly promotional merchandise is essential for businesses to convey responsibility and meet market expectations.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
21 hours ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a formula' for making it better?

Socializing for 30 minutes to two hours correlates with people reporting a good day, while excessive housework or TV does not.
#thrift-stores
Remodel
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Many Thrift Stores Don't Want These Kitchen Items - But You Can Donate Them Elsewhere - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often do not accept large appliances due to legal, liability, and hazardous waste concerns.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
18 hours ago

Why Many Thrift Stores Won't Accept Small Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often refuse to accept donated small kitchen appliances due to liability concerns and safety standards.
Remodel
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Many Thrift Stores Don't Want These Kitchen Items - But You Can Donate Them Elsewhere - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often do not accept large appliances due to legal, liability, and hazardous waste concerns.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
18 hours ago

Why Many Thrift Stores Won't Accept Small Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Thrift stores often refuse to accept donated small kitchen appliances due to liability concerns and safety standards.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
18 hours ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
18 hours ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
1 day ago

Sewer Socialism, Meet Pothole Politics

Zohran Mamdani emphasizes democratic socialism to serve working people in New York City during his first 100 days as mayor.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
23 hours ago

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.
Running
fromiRunFar
4 days ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
UK politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Revealed: New poll shows what the public really think of fuel protests

Public blames government for fuel shortages and supports nationwide protests.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The person who always offers to drive, always picks the restaurant, always plans the trip is rarely the controlling one in the group. They're the one who learned early that if they didn't organize the connection, the connection simply wouldn't happen. - Silicon Canals

The organizer in a friend group often acts out of learned necessity to maintain connections, not from a desire for control or leadership.
Portland food
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

San Jose Day Returns with Creative Events Across the City

San Jose Day celebration will showcase local art, music, fashion, and culture from April 12, featuring a centerpiece festival and various community events.
Public health
fromThe Nation
5 days 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.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A weird dream' of an arts festival began 10 years ago in the California desert can it survive its growing popularity?

The Bombay Beach Biennale is a unique art festival that combines counter-culture, community engagement, and environmental revitalization in a desolate California town.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
fromLady Freethinker
3 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

The Pet Assistance and Support Program has made it easier for thousands to enter shelters and move into permanent housing, serving 4,407 people between 2020 and 2024.
Pets
#sustainability
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

The problem with Earth Month isn't greenwashing

Brands are increasingly silent about their sustainability efforts, leading to a loss of market signals and support for regenerative practices.
Environment
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
Social justice
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.
London
fromTime Out London
11 hours ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
22 hours ago

Advocates Reject Zenith Energy Investigation in Letter Delivered to Mayor's Office - Portland Mercury

Local environmental advocates express frustration with Mayor Wilson for not revoking Zenith Energy's land use credentials despite alleged violations.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
1 day ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Beer
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Farm Bar Events: New Rooftop Venue in Ravenswood

Farm Bar Events in Ravenswood offers a rooftop venue for personalized gatherings, emphasizing sustainability and community-driven experiences.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
1 day ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Carmen De La Rosa

Carmen De La Rosa focuses on housing, technology access, and senior support in her role as a New York City Council Member.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Small Business Owners Can Make Holiday Sales Jingle with These Six Out-of-Home (OOH) Ad Innovations

Out of Home advertising innovations can significantly help small businesses drive sales during the challenging holiday retail environment.
Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? People Who Stick Up for Each Other.

Solidarity among communities is essential for resilience against economic and social pressures exacerbated by conflict and local challenges.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

From court to community: How Brooklyn's Dreamers N Doers is changing the game for local youth * Brooklyn Paper

"I saw people who never knew each other [before] meet at the event and develop strong relationships. A lot of people came just to watch and be part of that community. That's when I knew this was special."
Brooklyn
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

This educator is turning Instagram into a classroom about Oakland's ecosystems

Saumitra Kelkar is dedicated to restoring native flora and educating others about local ecology in the Bay Area.
Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I'm worried there's too much of me,' says a birch: inside the interspecies council giving nature a voice

Interspecies councils expand governance representation to include non-human voices, promoting a shift in consciousness about our relations with nature.
#local-news
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

More than 1,300 newsrooms participate in the first "Local News Day"

Local News Day aims to refocus public attention on the importance of local journalism through a national day of action.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
5 days ago

More than 1,300 newsrooms participate in the first "Local News Day"

Local News Day aims to refocus public attention on the importance of local journalism through a national day of action.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

What If Every City Provided Artists With Free Supplies?

Materials for the Arts provides essential resources for arts education and cultural programs in New York City, advocating for expansion to all boroughs.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
Arts
fromBOOOOOOOM!
5 days ago

Two Free Events to Check out This Weekend at Capture

Michelle Sound will lead a talk and tour of her exhibition at Ceremonial / Art, focusing on her recent practice and commissioned project.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Climate Action Youth Summit 2026: Free Boba & Activities

The 2026 Climate Action Youth Summit empowers youth through presentations, community engagement, and hands-on activities focused on climate action.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

The Mercury's JOYRIDE Issue Is Out Now! - Portland Mercury

Transportation is a vital aspect of life in Portland, covered in the April issue of the Mercury titled 'Joyride.'
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Sunday Streets meets fundraising goal to host half-season of neighborhood street festivals

Sunday Streets secured funding to hold a half-season in 2026 despite previous threats of cancellation due to city funding cuts.
fromPhilosophynow
1 week ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
NYC politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Your Vote Decides Which New York Neighborhood Fix Mamdani Will Tackle Next

Over 11,600 New Yorkers participated in the Mayor's Municipal Madness to select city projects for repair by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Relationships
fromPortland Monthly
4 weeks 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.
Design
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How the public changes spaces-and art-for the better

Public engagement enhances design, transforming spaces into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity and connection.
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.
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.
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.
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