Community Issues and Volunteering
Friday, November 1, 2024
Election insights: What 50 Ohioans want to hear from candidates
As Election Day approaches, the online outlet Signal Ohio interviewed 50 people across Cleveland and Akron to find out what is on the minds of …
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Old House of Prayer becomes community art space
By Ilana Newman for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection for the Public News Service/Daily Yonder Collabora…
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Wyoming 211 connects callers with health insurance help and more
A Wyoming helpline connects callers to a variety of health and human services, including help with health insurance during open enrollment. Olivia …
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Collective giving 'a movement' in the Grand Canyon State
An event in Phoenix today will celebrate and highlight the power of collective giving in the Grand Canyon State. Ilyasah N. Shabazz, senior …
Monday, October 28, 2024
Ancient technique used to fight west TX wildfires
By Keaton Peters for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Texas News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public …
A growing crisis in mental health care for Ohio children
The growing crisis in Ohio's child welfare system is drawing attention, particularly for its impact on children's mental health. Across the state…
AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …
Advocates: NYC needs to close other relief centers housing migrants
With the Randall's Island Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center closing, immigrant advocates want the other such centers closed, too…
Oregon could opt for ranked-choice voting this November
This November, Oregon could join a growing number of states switching to ranked-choice voting for federal and state elections. Measure 117 would …
TN expands SNAP assistance to residents post-Helene
Tennessee has expanded food assistance for Northeast Tennessee residents still cleaning up after Hurricane Helene. What's known as the Disaster …
Pennsylvania arts exhibition tackles gun violence, democracy
A new arts event, "Art of Democracy: Resiliency Impacted," is showcasing regional artists' work on democracy as the presidential election nears…
Gavin coal plant sale leaves Ohio communities in limbo
The sale of Ohio's Gavin coal-fired power plant is sparking uncertainty among residents and energy experts alike. The plant, which has been one of …