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fromThedrum
19 minutes ago

Joe Fotheringham Appointed as Senior Vice President of Creative at Tommy

I was drawn to Tommy's culture and values, particularly their commitment to authenticity and community-driven work. I think the US market, in particular, is hungry for new ideas that defy the mediocrity of a lot of advertising today.
Graphic design
New York City
fromFast Company
5 hours ago

Mamdani offers free World Cup watch parties in NYC as fans balk at exorbitant travel and ticket prices

New York City will host free fan zones across all boroughs during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to make the event accessible to all.
Roam Research
fromBoston.com
7 hours 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.
Marketing
fromMiami Herald
9 hours ago

How local businesses can beat big brands without a billion-dollar budget

Small and midsize brands can win locally by leveraging community relationships and authenticity rather than competing with large brands on scale.
Brooklyn
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
8 hours ago

Museum on Wheels rolls back through Brooklyn, bringing hands-on art to 7 neighborhoods Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Museum's Museum on Wheels returns in 2026, providing hands-on cultural experiences across Brooklyn neighborhoods from May to October.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Hey-nonny-bo! The woman reclaiming maypole dancing with dancehall and drum'n'bass

Maypole dancing is a springtime pagan ceremony thought to originate from medieval Europe, originally based around a big tree or bush. Traditionally on May Day people would skip around it and sing to the blossoming snowdrops and hellebores, celebrating fertility and the awakening of nature after winter.
London music
fromBrooklyn Paper
11 hours ago

Interactive art after dark: Dumbo Projection Project volume 7 brings art to life beneath the BQE * Brooklyn Paper

'SubWave,' created by Ryan Webber, Gwen Goins, and Rafia Santana, draws from the rhythms of the East River, including waves synchronized with the passing subway, revealing forgotten histories along the shoreline.
Brooklyn
Film
fromKqed
1 day ago

Celebrating Oakland's Betti Ono Gallery, a Decade-Long Cultural Anchor

Betti Ono Gallery fosters community engagement and supports artists while addressing social issues like gender-based violence and cultural representation.
SF LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

The Independent's Pride list of LGBTQ+ changemakers to return for June

The Independent supports LGBTQ+ visibility and reproductive rights through journalism and community engagement, emphasizing the importance of accessible quality news.
Portland food
fromNBC 7 San Diego
19 hours ago

Popular remote work meet up on the beach declared illegal by city of San Diego

Remote work meet-ups in San Diego require permits for gatherings over 49 people, highlighting community engagement and regulatory challenges.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 days ago

LitWatch May: Raymond Carver Writing Festival returns to Clatskanie * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Raymond Carver Writing Festival celebrates local voices and community engagement through readings, workshops, and writing sessions focused on the theme of 'work.'
Django
fromPaolo Melchiorre
2 days ago

My DjangoCon Europe 2026

The journey to DjangoCon Europe 2026 began in Lecce, continued in Bari, and culminated in Athens, capturing real-time experiences through Mastodon posts.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

San Francisco Celebrates One Year of Sunset Dunes - Streetsblog San Francisco

Sunset Dunes celebrates its first anniversary as California's largest pedestrianization project, becoming a vibrant community hub along San Francisco's coastline.
Media industry
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Talking Headways Podcast: The Urban Truth Collective - Streetsblog San Francisco

Positive messaging about walkable neighborhoods can counter falsehoods and conspiracies, emphasizing personal benefits for individuals and families.
Python
fromPycon
1 day ago

Asking the Key Questions: Q&A with the PyCon US 2026 keynote speaker Lin Qiao

AI products lack competitive advantage without unique infrastructure and community engagement.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Comment | Museums are civic institutions. It's time we acted like it

Building trust, connection and belonging with our communities begins inside our museums. Treating the people within your institution with respect and care is essential for fostering a positive environment.
Arts
Boston food
fromBoston.com
1 day 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.
fromEuroPython Blog
1 day ago

Humans of EuroPython: Martin Borus

Volunteers put in countless hours to organize EuroPython, handling tasks like contracting the venue and ordering catering, ensuring each edition is the best yet.
Europe news
Fundraising
fromCity Limits
1 day 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.
#architecture
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago
Design

kere architecture opens goethe-institut senegal, the organization's first purpose-built home

Kérémé Architecture's Goethe-Institut Sénégal in Dakar represents a new model for cultural institutions with site-specific, environmentally conscious design.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago
Design

gabled roof floats over gathering pavilion's brick stepped plinths in india

The pavilion redefines hospitality architecture with flexible, climate-responsive design that supports diverse activities in a layered, open environment.
Design
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

kere architecture opens goethe-institut senegal, the organization's first purpose-built home

Kérémé Architecture's Goethe-Institut Sénégal in Dakar represents a new model for cultural institutions with site-specific, environmentally conscious design.
Fundraising
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Applications Open for the 2026 Rut Grants

The Rut Mountain Runs is launching Rut Grants to support trail running culture and landscape stewardship with $16,000 in available funding.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
2 days ago

Tom Wilson says Aliaksei Protas is basically Alex Ovechkin's personal chauffeur: 'He's always driving Ovi wherever he wants to go'

Matthew Schaeffer and Tom Wilson participated in a charity skate with the Ottawa Children and Youth Blind Hockey Program, showcasing their support for the community.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

One of L.A.'s best cafes wants to up your sandwich game

Open Market's cookbook sold out quickly, celebrating five years of L.A.-inspired recipes and community engagement.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

From Toronto to Edmonton: The diaspora carrying Ukraine's fight across the world - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Ukrainian communities abroad are not just watching the war unfold; they are actively carrying part of that fight forward, embodying a living extension of Ukraine itself.
Canada news
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Samsung Library No. 3, supported by the Shaanxi Hope Project / Wall Architects of XAUAT

Yuan Architecture Studio completed three rural school libraries in China, emphasizing collaboration between architects, teachers, and students in design.
Running
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Thousands of children race in Mini London Marathon

Thousands of children participated in the TCS Mini London Marathon, celebrating physical activity and community engagement.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 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.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Dozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on hold

Residents near West Oakland BART station oppose the removal of trees for a housing development, leading to a review halt of the developer's permit application.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

Inside Gagosian's Quiet Power Move to Street Level on Madison Avenue

Gagosian opens a new ground-floor gallery at 980 Madison Avenue, marking a significant shift from its previous location six stories above.
fromClutchPoints
4 days ago

Nets' Jordi Fernandez celebrates Catalan holiday by distributing books at New York schools

"Sharing this tradition that I've experienced all my life is important to me and my family. But I also think sharing love, which is represented by the rose, and it's International Book Day as well, so exchanging books is also important. Sharing with the community, coming to the school, giving books to the kids, so hopefully we'll make it a bigger event every year..."
Barcelona
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

EVERGLOW shines at Planet in Bloom' Earth Day event in Queens | amNewYork

Planet in Bloom allows us to bring that mission to life in an engaging way while inviting our community to celebrate Earth Month through education, creativity, and giving back, said Wesley Sin, senior marketing manager of Acadia Realty Trust, owner of The Shops at Skyview.
London music
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 days ago

'On a football pitch, it doesn't matter where you're born, you leave all that behind you' Ex-Chelsea youngster and Team GB star Adam Gemili reveals importance of local sporting charity initiative

Seeing the way it was run, how diligent they are, everyone was very respectful. They've got a really good thing here and I really hope they can keep their funding and grow and get bigger.
Liverpool FC
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

MVRDV, Diamond Schmitt, and Two Row Architect Reveal Design for the Temerty Building at the University of Toronto

The Temerty Building is designed to replace a 1969 wing on the west side of the existing Medical Sciences Building, forming a gateway to Front Campus, the historic heart of the university.
Toronto startup
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Celebrating 25 years of Macaulay Honors College's impact on NY | amNewYork

Macaulay Honors College provides a rigorous education with a focus on community engagement and experiential learning for high-achieving students.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Sir Woman, Faetooth, Robert Lester Folsom, and MORE! - Portland Mercury

Mercury offers free tickets to various concerts and events in Portland as a thank you to readers.
#public-art
Arts
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

An artist will build a public installation made of 2,500 plastic bottles in real time

New Yorkers can participate in a public sculpture installation using discarded bottles on April 24 at Flatiron Plaza.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
fromState of the Planet
5 days ago

Why Climate Work Is Community Work

"The responders weren't just FEMA, it was people taking up direct collections for food, for clothing; it was a community response."
Online Community Development
NYC music
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Violists serenade customers at Quincy Gas

Musicians performed personalized serenades at a gas station, creating a unique and intimate experience for customers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

City Council presses Mayor's Antisemitism Office over definition, access and strategy | amNewYork

City Council scrutinizes the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism regarding its definition of anti-Jewish hate and public communication.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
6 days ago

Aerie ups commitment to authenticity with enhanced creator program

The Realmakers Community is meant to offer creators, a long-time focus of Aerie's marketing, a means to grow alongside the brand. Participating creators can earn commissions and have access to product seeding, campaign opportunities and brand-led events.
Marketing
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

New Brooklyn Dance Studio Challenges Norm

"Most dance studio education in the U.S. still starts with ballet and works towards recitals. But historically, hundreds of distinct dance traditions emerged from cultures around the world long before ballet became the norm in European courts."
Brooklyn
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
5 days ago

Voices Taking Space: How 21V and New Voices Bay Area Launched a Pilot Project Placing Transgender Youth Singers at the Center - San Francisco Bay Times

The Transgender Youth Choir Project provides a supportive space for transgender and gender-expansive young singers to perform and belong.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology says people who use social media but never post about themselves have separated the value of staying informed from the cost of participating in the performance - and that quiet withdrawal isn't disinterest or insecurity, it's one of the most deliberate digital choices a person can make in an era that treats visibility as currency - Silicon Canals

Many social media users prefer to observe rather than participate, valuing privacy and learning over broadcasting their thoughts.
#art-exhibition
Arts
fromArtforum
6 days ago

Making Rent: New York's New Apartment Galleries and Artist-Run Spaces

A new artist-run exhibition in Crown Heights showcases diverse artworks in a playful, chaotic environment, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Second Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)

Local artists transform retired bowling pins into diverse art pieces, promoting sustainability and community engagement during a two-night exhibition at Mission Bowling Club.
Arts
fromArtforum
6 days ago

Making Rent: New York's New Apartment Galleries and Artist-Run Spaces

A new artist-run exhibition in Crown Heights showcases diverse artworks in a playful, chaotic environment, emphasizing collaboration and community engagement.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Second Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)

Local artists transform retired bowling pins into diverse art pieces, promoting sustainability and community engagement during a two-night exhibition at Mission Bowling Club.
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Threads introduces 'live chats' for following live events

Meta's new live chats feature enables real-time conversations about live events within Threads communities, allowing users to post photos, videos, and text messages.
Online Community Development
Arts
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

'Under Pressure': San Francisco artist's exhibit in Chicago is an SOS to save the planet

Ana Teresa Fernández's exhibit 'Under Pressure' calls for climate action through art, highlighting the impact of human activity on the environment.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Can the V&A's New Museum Fulfill Its Democratic Promise?

V&A East in Stratford presents art and design in a community-focused, human-scale environment, contrasting with the institution's traditional architecture.
#sustainability
Education
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 days ago

Setton Pistachio's Earth Day Scholarship Winners Announced

Setton Pistachio's scholarship contest empowers students through sustainability-focused art, expanding opportunities and recognizing commitment to environmental initiatives.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Education
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 days ago

Setton Pistachio's Earth Day Scholarship Winners Announced

Setton Pistachio's scholarship contest empowers students through sustainability-focused art, expanding opportunities and recognizing commitment to environmental initiatives.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Art Brings Seniors and Students Together in Brooklyn Heights

Art sessions foster intergenerational connections between high school students and senior residents through collaborative creativity and storytelling.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I was frustrated by every baby carrier on the market. So I built my own and grew 2,200% in the last three years.

Hope&plum was founded to provide plus-size babywearing options, growing into a successful seven-figure business through organic marketing and community engagement.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

This Anonymous Posting Strategy Helped Him Build a Big Following - and Led to Investors and Partners Finding Him First

"I felt like that pseudonym gave me some freedom, like some permission to just be my authentic self."
Social media marketing
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago

Brooklyn Heights art collaboration bridges generations, building friendships between students and seniors * Brooklyn Paper

Art fosters intergenerational connections between high school students and senior residents through collaborative projects at The Watermark.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Greatest Scotland team debate bringing fans together

Scotland's Football Memories initiative engages fans to select the best football team from 1945 to 1998, fostering community and shared experiences.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
fromBenzinga
1 week ago

Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Calls Sports The 'Last One Standing' That AI Cannot Replace: 'Folks Are

Ohanian's comments come at a time when AI is increasingly influencing various industries. Earlier this month, Reddit partnered with Nectar Social, granting them access to Reddit's Data API for real-time consumer insights.
Online Community Development
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?

"We started Wild Cities because urban nature must be restored for people, for wildlife, and for the future. A coalition model lets us work at the scale the challenge demands, celebrating communities and helping people and ecosystems become more connected and resilient."
London
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
fromNonprofit Tech for Good
1 week ago

7 Steps to Turn Your SMS Program into a Storytelling Engine

SMS is one of the most underused answers to that problem. Texts get opened, they feel personal, and the barrier to respond is lower than almost any other channel. When you ask a question, people answer. And what comes back can become some of your most compelling content.
Fundraising
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Park Rethinks $4.5M Small Business Incubator

Brooklyn Park's Small Business Center struggles with low occupancy and funding challenges, prompting a reevaluation of its management and operational model.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Dancing is resistance': Zack Polanski and the Greens bring the party to the ravers

A vibrant nightclub event in Leeds showcased the Green party's growing popularity, led by Zack Polanski, emphasizing joy and community as forms of resistance.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 week ago

Philz Coffee Reverses Pride Flag Removal Order, CEO Apologizes

I made a mistake, and I am sincerely sorry. To our team members, to our customers, and to the LGBTQIA+ community that has been with us since the very beginning, the confusion and hurt we caused around our new policy for Pride flags failed you.
SF LGBT
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center celebrates culture with local artists, vendors, and performances on May 2, 2026.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

IFA submits planning application for National Football Centre

The Irish FA has submitted a planning application for a National Football Centre in Galgorm, aiming to inspire future footballers and support the community.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

BK Hot Spot Moving On After Safety Concerns, Owner Says

Pacha New York is implementing a comprehensive safety and operations plan for its Brooklyn venue, focusing on crowd control and community coordination.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

When Soul Food Met Daniel Boulud

The dinner collab cost two hundred dollars and was held at Bar Boulud. It was great, but something didn't feel right. 'I'm pretty dope,' Quié said. 'Which has got me through amazing doors and into amazing kitchens with some amazing chefs. But my community don't get a chance to partake in their delicious food.'
Dining
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A new start after 60: my father died when I was a child and I followed him to Antarctica

Amanda Barry uncovered a trove of photographs, letters, and journals in her father's trunk, which set her on a journey to Antarctica, inspired by her father's legacy.
Writing
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
fromFuturism
1 week ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

I ran because I thought the city was not listening to people. It's really the way the deal was handled that led to this kind of uprising.
US politics
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Museums have a duty to inspire the creatives of the future. At V&A East, I've made that my mission | Gus Casely-Hayford

A stained-glass window by Tania Bruguera embodies community aspirations and reflects the evolving role of museums in engaging with local populations.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

A First Look at the V&A East Museum-London's Most Exciting New Cultural Addition

"What we wanted to do was to make this about people. When I came into my role, it was exactly at the time that the pandemic began. We built a team, an idea, and a vision through remote work."
London
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
1 week ago

San Jose Will Come Together for the Great American Litter Pick-Up in Downtown San Jose

Community members will participate in the Great American Litter Pick-Up on April 18 to clean the Guadalupe River Trail and Arena Green.
NYC music
fromThe Village Voice
2 weeks ago

Jumpstart Your Earth Day Vibes at Union Square - The Village Voice

Protecting the planet is essential amidst daily emergencies, and the Earth Day 2026 Festival encourages advocacy and education.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Broadway is transforming into a massive free library for Earth Day

New York City will host a car-free bookish block party for Earth Day featuring free books and literary programming.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Are Axel Rudakubana's parents responsible for his terrible crime? It's a question many families will fear to answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Parents of Axel Rudakubana failed to act on warning signs, contributing to a tragedy involving the murders of three young girls.
Marketing
fromBoardroom
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Jesser Taps Former Adidas GM Eric Wise to Power Bucketsquad Growth - Boardroom

Jesser hires Eric Wise to enhance Bucketsquad's growth through authenticity and community engagement, recognizing the shift in media consumption habits.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

First look: Time Out's review of London's spectacular new V&A East Museum

V&A East opens as a creative hub showcasing diverse art and design, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I turned my grandmother's recipes into a $1 million catering company that feeds people from Sergey Brin to Steph Curry

I didn't even like food as a kid. What I loved was being with my grandmother, who always made everything from scratch, and the way our family gathered around her food. That's where it started for me - not with cooking, but with connection.
Startup companies
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

Fans can now submit name ideas for Jackie and Shadow's 2 new eaglets in Big Bear

Big Bear's eaglet naming contest is open until April 26, allowing fans to submit names for the new eaglets hatched by Jackie and Shadow.
Science
fromKqed
1 week ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
Education
fromBusline News
1 week ago

Laketran Unveils Winning Bus Wrap Art Contest Design - Busline News

Ava Passalacqua won the 2026 Design a Bus Wrap contest with her design themed 'We the People' for Laketran's America 250 celebration.
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