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Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I retired into a neighborhood full of people I'd lived beside for twenty years and realized I didn't actually know a single one of them - Silicon Canals

Retirement reveals decades of disconnection from one's neighborhood community due to work-centered priorities and lifestyle patterns.
SF parents
fromNewsday
3 days ago

John DeBiase, star athlete with 'encyclopedic memory for sports,' dies at 81

John DeBiase was a passionate sports enthusiast and accomplished athlete who maintained deep connections with people through his encyclopedic knowledge of statistics and genuine personality throughout his life.
Relationships
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Tell us about the greatest, most neighborly neighbor you've ever had

Neighbor interactions have declined significantly across all age groups from 2017 to 2023, yet good neighbors provide invaluable support and friendship for those without nearby family.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Broadway review: Daniel Radcliffe brings his shine to Every Brilliant Thing

A Broadway production of Every Brilliant Thing uses audience participation to explore how community connection and shared experiences counteract depression and grief.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
6 days ago

Umphrey's McGee in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Whatever they are, it's clear Umphrey's McGee defies all genres. That's probably why this band draws an audience of hippies, rockers and "normies" with their collective jams and meticulous playing, combining the most unlikely of genres like electronic and metal with folk and soul.
London music
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 week ago

Coffee Confessionals Invites Guests to Spill the Beans in LA

I wanted to create a cafe where people could come get a cup of coffee and meet a stranger that could become a friend. I understood that deep and lasting friendships are built on common themes and being able to confide in each other - the good and the bad that you're going through in life.
LA food
Miscellaneous
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

Cramped Condos and the Rise of Unfriendly Neighbours | The Walrus

High-density urban housing correlates with increased social isolation and reduced neighbor connections, contributing to an emerging asocial society with significant health and wellbeing consequences.
Public health
fromPortland Monthly
2 weeks ago

Four Portlanders Explain Why Gathering Matters in 2026

Social isolation increases risks of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia, while community connection provides vital support during life events and reinforces our shared humanity.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Sharing Hope, Sharing Dreams

Shared dreams and group dream work reveal common emotions, foster connection, and make discussing feelings and personal experiences easier within communities.
Music
fromBon Appetit
1 month ago

Listening Bars Are the Analog Sanctuary Our Social Lives Need Right Now

Listening rooms like Commune offer communal, intentional music-centered spaces that comfort and connect people seeking deeper musical experiences after pandemic isolation.
Travel
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Creativity Can Light Up the Darkness

Driving through neighborhood Christmas light displays restored connection, joy, and appreciation of individualized outdoor holiday creativity during pandemic-induced isolation.
California
fromKqed
5 months ago

Finding Diwali Outfits In A Suburban Garage; Making Whiskey On Mare Island | KQED

Community-driven cultural gatherings, public Jewish opposition to the Israel-Hamas war in Los Angeles, and California's craft bourbon revival connect people, history, and hope.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
5 months ago

Retro tech, a Tibetan gem, and a galactic empire - Harvard Gazette

Wired headphones and local shops foster practical savings, personal rituals, and community connection during daily life in Cambridge/Somerville.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
7 months ago

This underrated NYC museum is opening a fascinating exhibit about Louis Armstrong

A new exhibition titled 'The Corona Collection' will showcase the oral histories of Louis Armstrong's neighbors in Queens.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
7 months ago

Inspiring 1-year-old comes home after 597 days in the hospital

Grayson Porter, born premature at just past 23 weeks gestation in December 2023, is finally home in July 2025 after overcoming numerous health challenges.
US news
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

3 Signs It's Time to Pursue a New Version of Purpose

Purpose evolves over time, and what once lit you up may lose its meaning.
Losing joy indicates readiness for a new passion or goal.
True purpose fosters community and connection with others.
fromPortland Monthly
8 months ago

Mosquito Fleet Expands Beyond Its Kayaktivist Roots

Not a lot of people think of kayaking as political, but when you're paddling in the middle of a Superfund site…it’s hard to ignore.”
Portland food
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SF parents
fromTODAY.com
10 months ago

Brothers baptized by 'Father Bob' in 2014 find out that he's now Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV, previously Father Bob Prevost, baptized three boys in a small Michigan church, marking a unique connection to the papacy.
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Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

'First the points, then the pints' - Going to the pub with Wolves boss Pereira

Vitor Pereira fosters a strong connection with Wolves supporters, celebrating wins together in local pubs, ultimately enhancing team morale and community spirit.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Where the ancient tree felled by Toby Carvery once stood, people are reeling

The felling of a 500-year-old oak tree in Enfield ignited public outrage and reflection on the significance of trees in British culture.
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