#public-engagement

#public-engagement

The SkeptiCal Conference brings stimulating and entertaining speakers to a world-wide audience of science fans, critical thinkers, and questioners of extraordinary claims.

Swire's efforts against freeway widening have drawn significant anger from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, leading to attempts to block his reappointment to the Community Advisory Committee.

More than 5,000 people from across the UK arrived in Westminster to meet their MPs and demand urgent climate action to protect their communities. This mass lobby is one of the largest to date, with constituents including parents, doctors, and youth campaigners lobbying at least 500 MPs, about 80% of the total.

Metro Fried Chicken has applied for a premises licence to serve hot food from 11pm to 2am every day, and the application is under consideration by Dartford Borough Council.

The Barbican has two empty exhibition halls, which cover approximately 9,500 square metres of unused space across two levels, closed since 2010 due to noise issues.

"You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment, treatment's done - then it's like 'I can crack on, get back to normal'. But actually the phase afterwards is really difficult..."

NASA's live content, including launches and mission updates, will be available on Netflix without an increase in subscription costs, reaching a global audience.

Many worry that giving away such an important cultural site without full public input or guarantees for restoration and ongoing community use would be a mistake.

The recent guidance issued by No 10 restricting civil servants from speaking at media-present events is seen as detrimental to public engagement and discourse.

The Denali National Park is now livestreaming its five playful sled dog puppies, named after weather phenomena, showcasing their daily activities to viewers around the world.

The diversity of ideas presented by the luminaries showcases the complexities of urban livability, emphasizing how different priorities shape mayoral rankings in the livable streets movement.

In 2025, silence equals irrelevance. Today's audiences in the attention economy actively engage on platforms, sizing up leaders on values just as much as products.

Carl Sagan emphasized the importance of science communication, challenging audiences to think critically about existence and the concept of God in the vast universe.

The city of Menlo Park plans to rehire Tripepi Smith Communications, which has extensive crisis management experience, ahead of a critical housing ballot initiative.

Hundreds gathered as six gray seals were released back into the ocean after over two months of rehabilitation due to entanglement in fishing gear.

"The next district plan will reflect the values, priorities, and aspirations of the communities we serve, and we want everyone to have a voice in that process."

"I haven't seen him for so long, this is so exciting. It'll be like going out on a first date."

Musée d'Orsay's live restoration of Gustave Courbet's 'A Burial at Ornans' lets art lovers witness the meticulous process, aiming to restore its original vibrance by 2026.

No city has won a lawsuit against districting under the state election law, and some, including Santa Clara, have had to pay out millions in legal fees after attempting to fight it.

Alan Selwyn, planning lead at the Belsize Society, expressed delight that the pub's significance has been recognized, aiming to collaborate with owners for community benefits.

The Easter Egg Roll is a cherished tradition dating back to 1878, evolving into a high-profile event that showcases the White House's ability to engage the public.

Join in the fun with this week's installment of the POP QUIZ PDX, featuring trivia on naughty landlords, Trump-inspired topics, and an imaginative Easter Bunny replacement.

Piloting safe streets projects can help cities overcome public opposition or cease projects early, a study finds. Now is a crucial time for trial runs.

At a crucial moment in US history, The Independent is dedicated to covering essential stories, from reproductive rights to the influence of Big Tech in politics.

Labour's ambitions are jeopardized unless the government actively engages various sectors, moving away from a central command and control model to embrace mass mobilization.

Portlanders pushed back against recommendations to shutter community centers and cut other services to close a $157 million shortfall in the next city budget during the first of four public listening sessions on Tuesday, Narch 18.