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SF music
fromFuncheap
7 hours ago

People in Plazas: Menouche Jazz (SF)

"People in Plazas" offers over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring local musicians from July to September in various public plazas in San Francisco.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

"People in Plazas" Market Street Free Summer Music Festival 2025 (July 8 - Sept. 24)

People in Plazas is an annual free outdoor music festival featuring over 130 lunchtime concerts across multiple venues in San Francisco.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago
SF music

"People in Plazas" Market Street Free Summer Music Festival 2025 (July 8 - Sept. 24)

#public-safety
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Every Block Counts: NYC expands targeted crime-reduction program to all five boroughs | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

Every Block Counts: NYC expands targeted crime-reduction program to all five boroughs | amNewYork

fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

Toronto remembers raccoon whose sidewalk death went viral in 2015 | CBC News

The plaque includes photos of the posts that launched the DeadRaccoonTO hashtag, imprints of raccoon paws and a QR code that leads to a website where people can post their own raccoon stories.
Toronto
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
11 hours ago

Oakland's newest speakeasy breaks all the rules to conjure something unique

Thirteen orphans is a high-scoring hand in mahjong that is unique and breaks the typical rules of the game, symbolizing distinctiveness and depth.
SF food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

San Jose's Italian Family Festa seems fresher than ever

The Italian Family Festa returns for its 43rd edition, marking a vibrant celebration of Italian culture with food and music as its central attractions.
San Francisco
#local-business
fromBrooklyn Paper
13 hours ago
Brooklyn

'It's a staple in the community': Skinflints celebrates 50th anniversary with 1975 prices * Brooklyn Paper

Skinflints Restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary by offering a 1975 menu with historical prices as a gift to the community.
fromMission Local
4 days ago
SF food

Moments from the Mission's first Summer Sip and Stroll

The Summer Sip and Stroll event supports local businesses and community engagement in the Mission District.
fromTime Out New York
10 hours ago

Shakira, The Weeknd to headline Global Citizen Festival in NYC

"I'm honored to headline the incredible Global Citizen Festival in Central Park this September. Music has always been my way of connecting with people and leaving a mark on the world."
Fundraising
#environmental-awareness
fromEntrepreneur
16 hours ago

How Las Vegas' Refined Hospitality Group Got Its Start | Entrepreneur

Lourdes, then a Ph.D. student at UNLV, had started collaborating on campus events with her friend Lin Smith Jerome, who was married to Jerome and would soon become her closest creative partner.
E-Commerce
fromThe New York Review of Books
17 hours ago

How New York's Tenants Won | Tara Raghuveer

"Whenever we found another Bengali, we would engage in conversation. We would start with Salaam. What is your name? Are you a tenant?"
New York City
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 day ago

Black-Owned Advertising Agencies - Blavity

Black-owned advertising agencies are reshaping the industry from the inside out, using creativity as a form of resistance, visibility, and power. These firms are rewriting the rules of who gets heard - and how.
Marketing
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 day ago

Black-Owned Bookstores In NYC - Blavity

Sister's Uptown Bookstore offers a diverse selection of books and hosts numerous community events, serving as a cultural hub in the heart of the city.
NYC music
#urban-development
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Op-Ed | The Brooklyn Marine Terminal process isn't perfect. That doesn't mean we should give up on it * Brooklyn Paper

fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Environment

Co-Designing with Nature: How Communities Are Becoming Stewards of Urban Biodiversity

fromBrooklyn Paper
6 days ago
Brooklyn

Op-Ed | The Brooklyn Marine Terminal process isn't perfect. That doesn't mean we should give up on it * Brooklyn Paper

fromArchDaily
1 day ago
Environment

Co-Designing with Nature: How Communities Are Becoming Stewards of Urban Biodiversity

fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Cat account with 1 million followers to protest JD Vance's Nantucket fundraiser

Vance's scheduled visit to Nantucket for a $100,000 per couple GOP fundraiser has sparked protests from local activist groups opposing his policies and presence.
Miscellaneous
#san-jose
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

AAC launches rebrand as 'American Conference'

The American Athletic Conference rebranded itself as the American Conference, adopting a new mascot named Soar, an eagle, to strengthen its identity and community presence.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Bizarre NYC rotisserie chicken-eating contest ends with belly-busting twist

"It's the meat of the people, it's great because you can get it for $5," Noah Rinsky, the organizer, stated, highlighting the popularity of rotisserie chickens.
NYC food
#education
fromsilive
1 day ago
Education

Staten Island fourth-graders receive awards in boroughwide essay contest | In Class column

fromsilive
1 day ago
Education

Staten Island fourth-graders receive awards in boroughwide essay contest | In Class column

#yankees
#public-art
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Round Pavilion / Atelier Guo

The project is located in the Herbal Garden of Expo Park, far from the main pavilions, in a corner that resembles more of a civic park.
Renovation
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

Jasper Ridge Farm names Brenda Melton as new executive director

Brenda Melton emphasizes her professional and personal passions align at Jasper Ridge Farm, where she aims to utilize the healing power of animals and nature.
Non-profit organizations
fromCreative Bloq
2 days ago

QUIZ: How well do you know car brands? Take the ultimate car logo quiz

A variety of logos from different car manufacturers have sparked interest in car-related trivia, leading to the creation of a car logo quiz for enthusiasts.
Cars
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Jamesie O'Connor's All-Ireland final verdict: why Ravenous Rebels can end their famine

The camaraderie in the auditorium during the All-Ireland preview reflected a deep sense of community and rivalry, especially evident among the blue and gold supporters.
Soccer (FIFA)
#environmental-conservation
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
SF LGBT

The queer crews transforming trail work culture in California's Eastern Sierra

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
SF LGBT

The queer crews transforming trail work culture in California's Eastern Sierra

fromHackernoon
2 months ago

Year in Review: Looking Back at Godot's 2024 | HackerNoon

In 2024, the Godot Foundation saw a significant increase in submissions to game jams and the number of contributors, marking a successful year in community engagement.
Video games
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Horoscopes July 19, 2025: Benedict Cumberbatch, you're due for a change

You're due for a change. Watch what everyone else is doing and discover how to make your life easier and more in tune with who you are.
Miscellaneous
fromDefector
4 days ago

It's No Longer Bills Week | Defector

Bills Week has officially concluded, as marked by the symbolic banging of the gavel. This theme week engaged with the audience and showcased new announcements.
National Football League
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Making hoops affordable: Don't let the duct-taped jerseys fool you

Frustrated by high costs, 17-year-old Arbaz Singh started AAU team Jatt Da Maqabla, requiring only $20 for entrance fees and commitment to play.
Miami
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

49ers hall-of-famer Jerry Rice welcomes Special Olympics athlete ambassadors to SFO

"Oh my gosh. He's the best guy, and he's my number one football player ever," said Chris McElroy from United Airlines.
Social justice
fromsilive
4 days ago

Malliotakis holds town hall via phone after passage of 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis hosted a tele-town hall discussing the effects of the Big Beautiful Bill, now Big Beautiful Law, on her constituents.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

The Oaklandside is piloting a new podcast to keep you Oakland-savvy

"We want to give our audience another way to stay up on the news, and hopefully provide extra context and analysis that doesn't always fit into the articles we publish online," editor-in-chief Tasneem Raja said.
Miscellaneous
fromThesanjoseblog
4 days ago

Chayakada Brining Custom Chai to San Jose

Chayakada, a unique tea shop in San Jose, brews personalized chai from scratch, enhancing the local culinary landscape.
Silicon Valley food
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
4 days ago

Josh Allen Joins New Era as "Director of Billustration" with a Fresh Vision for Buffalo | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

At the center of Allen's new role is the exclusive 9FORTY® Billustration Team Cap, a design directly inspired by a hand-drawn Buffalo Bills logo Allen sketched himself.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Get inked at tattoo pop-up at Culture House dispensary in Midtown | amNewYork

Culture House is hosting a tattoo event on July 19 from 1 to 7 p.m. in partnership with Fernway, offering free tattoos for guests spending $100 or more.
Cannabis
#lgbtq
fromwww.archdaily.com
5 days ago

Mirikaroden Nakagawa Cultural Complex / Furumori Koichi architectural design studio

"We need to change the way we think about libraries," a remark from a stage technician during one of many discussions with city officials and facility managers.
Renovation
#art
fromMiami Herald
5 days ago

44 percent: Little Haiti homeownership, Breonna Taylor and the State of Black America

The Justice Department is asking that a former police officer found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights be sentenced to a day in jail.
US politics
#social-justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Protesters, counter-protesters face off outside Toronto city hall over bike lanes, proposed shelters | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Toronto

Protesters, counter-protesters face off outside Toronto city hall over bike lanes, proposed shelters | CBC News

fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Pawsitively Summer: Free Dog Fun Day at Thrive City (SF)

Paws-itively Summer series features pet-friendly activities including a pup park, puppy giveaways, craft stations, and adoption opportunities for dog owners and their furry friends.
Pets
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 days ago

New Eltham Conservative Club building sold off amid 'dwindling membership'

The addition of a gallery, public hall, dining spaces, classrooms, offices, and improved amenities supports cultural engagement, community cohesion, and local access to education and services.
Renovation
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
5 days ago

New M&S store opens in east London

The new Marks & Spencer Foodhall in High Road, Leytonstone launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff and the M&S mascot Percy Pig.
London
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Toward a Healthier Social Diet

Researchers proposed a "healthy social diet" in 2016 and it appeared in Meta's 2018 News Feed changes, reflecting a shift towards prioritizing meaningful interactions.
Digital life
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

Berkeley guitarist Steven Emerson showcases talents at the Monkey House, blending music and storytelling, encouraging audience participation with stories, poems, and humor during events.
Berlin food
#urban-planning
#outdoor-music-festival
fromFuncheap
5 days ago
SF music

"People in Plazas" Market Street Free Summer Music Festival 2025 (July 8 - Sept. 24)

'People in Plazas' festival offers over 130 free lunchtime concerts featuring local musicians, from July to September in various San Francisco plazas.
fromFuncheap
6 days ago
SF music

"People in Plazas" 2025 Market Street Music Festival (July 8 - Sept. 24)

'People in Plazas' festival offers 130+ free lunchtime concerts from July to September in downtown San Francisco.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago
SF music

"People in Plazas" Market Street Free Summer Music Festival 2025 (July 8 - Sept. 24)

fromKotaku
6 days ago

Biggest Chess Site In The World Bans 100,000 Accounts A Month For Cheating

Chess.com’s Fair Play team reported that over 100,000 accounts are closed each month due to cheating, demonstrating the challenges of maintaining fairness on the platform.
Digital life
#nextdoor
fromZDNET
6 days ago
Digital life

This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

fromCNET
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

fromZDNET
6 days ago
Digital life

This new, improved Nextdoor might be just the social app we need right now

fromCNET
1 week ago
Social media marketing

Nextdoor's Big Redesign Packages AI Advice Alongside Human Conversations

fromKotaku
6 days ago

EA FC 26's Reveal Trailer Is Just EA Responding To All Your Complaints

EA Sports F22 addresses fan complaints in a unique reveal trailer while promising improvements for its upcoming soccer game.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 days ago

The new Kidbrooke policing hub which aims to reconnect with community

The new modern and sleek hub was officially opened on July 15 and will house up to 24 officers covering six Safer Neighbourhood Teams, reducing the distance between officers and their wards.
London
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

HW Media's strategic expansion into homebuilding news

The acquisition of The Builder's Daily signals HW Media's strategic expansion into the homebuilding sector, enhancing their commitment to provide in-depth insights into the housing economy.
Renovation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
6 days ago

Erith Town Centre to receive 50,000 funding as part of regeneration plans

Erith Town Centre has been selected as one of twelve London high streets to receive 50,000 funding as part of the High Street Place Labs initiative.
Renovation
fromAol
6 days ago

How Bee U NYC Brings Environmental Stewardship and Pollinator Education to Urban Communities

Bee U NYC allows urban communities to engage in the green economy and environmental stewardship through beekeeping, helping to fill existing voids in experiential learning opportunities.
SOMA, SF
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'Disturbing': Co Down sports camp cancelled as Orange lodge notes 'significant concerns' with GAA involvement

The Sport Summer Camp was created to give young people from different backgrounds a chance to enjoy cricket, try something new, and simply have fun.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

Historic 19th century Croydon drinking fountain restored

The fountain, built in 1896, showcases Victorian craftsmanship and civic design, and has been restored with a new push-button system for water flow.
Renovation
fromPythonbytes
1 week ago

Can't Register for VibeCon

Auth is crucial for application security and user experience. Propel Auth simplifies the integration process, allowing developers to focus on their core value propositions.
Python
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

First look: Peek inside the newly renovated Delacorte Theater in Central Park

"The new Delacorte experience is better for the audience. It's better for the performers, designers, crew, staff, and most importantly, we are now ready for what comes next. We're here for the next generation," said Arielle Tepper, former board chair at The Public.
London music
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF food

Now Someone's Written a Children's Book About SF's Famed Bob's Donuts

Bob's Donuts inspired a new children's book featuring a dog and squirrel wanting donuts.
fromMission Local
1 week ago
SF music

Incline Gallery's new show remixes San Francisco's old soul

Max Marttila's street murals and exhibit blend personal experiences and San Francisco's urban spirit.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Spelman College Mary Schmidt Campbell Center / Studio Gang

The new building designed by Studio Gang will provide students at the historically Black college with a cross-disciplinary and collaborative learning environment dedicated to the arts and STEM.
Chicago
fromsyracuse
1 week ago

Syracuse Mets' Latino Night: 'Like being back in the Dominican Republic' (photos)

"Tonight we're going to play some music for the players, the players know. When they hear it, they can hear the drums and all that, because we're gonna be close to them."
SOMA, SF
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Resisting Authoritarianism: How to Activate Civil Society's Pillars of Support - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The consequences of civil society's actions are thought to be quite far-reaching—from promoting democracy in developing societies to curing that which ails more developed ones, like individualism or political disengagement.
US politics
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