#local-initiatives

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Public health
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

'Solutions are Hyper-Local': Brooklyn Climate Organizer On Facing the Next Big Storm As Feds Pull Support

Local community initiatives are essential for preparing for severe weather due to cuts in federal disaster protections.
#community-gardening
fromDwell
3 weeks ago
Food & drink

A South Bronx Garden Offers a Place for New York's Immigrant Communities to Keep Traditions Alive

fromDwell
3 weeks ago
Food & drink

A South Bronx Garden Offers a Place for New York's Immigrant Communities to Keep Traditions Alive

#community-engagement
#community-service
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Model' Long Island citizen goes above and beyond to make her hometown beautiful - and she's rallied dozens to help

fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Model' Long Island citizen goes above and beyond to make her hometown beautiful - and she's rallied dozens to help

fromsf.funcheap.com
2 months ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

"Join us for the Japanese Tea Garden's free admission hour from 9-10am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, offering a serene escape in Golden Gate Park."
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health celebrates one year of '26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel' * Brooklyn Paper

A year after its launch, '26 Minutes with Dr. Warren Seigel' has become a vital health education tool for the Brooklyn community.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Feds cut millions for San Jose community projects - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is experiencing federal funding cuts that jeopardize crucial community projects. Existing requests for $5.5 million were omitted from the government's recent spending resolution.
Mission District
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago
Non-profit organizations

FOCUS Broadband Announces 2025 Community Connections Grant Awards

FOCUS Broadband awarded $40,000 in 2025 Community Connections grants to 19 nonprofits, positively affecting lives in multiple counties.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A New Luxury-Building Amenity the Whole Neighborhood Can Use: Child Care

Developers are converting unused spaces into community-focused services like child care centers, addressing local needs and enhancing resident amenities.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Beckenham kids take matters into their own hands to fix decayed playground

"The equipment is old and parts of it are unsafe. Older kids don't have anywhere to play. But with the right support, we can change that."
Fundraising
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

Organisers 'thrilled' as Harold Hill youth club reopens after suspension

We were thrilled to welcome 29 young people from Harold Hill to our session on Friday night, offering a safe, supportive, and engaging space for them to reconnect.
London politics
SF food
fromEater
4 months ago

'Our People Are Hungry': What Federal Food Aid Cuts Mean in a Warming World

Community food programs provide essential support to families facing financial hardships.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Spring Arts 2025: Portland Theater Reviews, Gallery Shows, and a First-Ever Festival of Nail Art!

Spring is a time for collaboration and building alliances within the arts community.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Welling pub reaches finals of national awards and wins 1,000 for community projects

The Guy Earl of Warwick pub is a finalist for the 'Community Hero' award, recognizing its substantial community contributions and initiatives.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

German city lures early election voters with free beer DW 02/15/2025

According to Duisburg election official Martin Murrack, the north of the city has historically had low voter turnout. In the 2021 federal election, for example, only 63.3% of voters in the Duisburg II constituency turned up to vote, compared to a national average of 76.6%.
Miscellaneous
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