For everything from agriculture to education, a connected community will help bridge inequality
When I was conducting interviews for my new book on the digital divide, one of my respondents told me, “Connectivity is life.” I’ve been thinking a lot about this phrase,
Preparing MPharm graduates for practice: integrating understanding of community pharmacy, mental health and digital health
UK pharmacist roles have transformed significantly, with contributions to clinical decision-making, medicines optimisation and preventative health being increasingly recognised. Pharmacy graduates, however, may not possess all the skills, confidence and
How Local Platforms Are Empowering Southern Maryland’s Small Businesses and Community Makers
Southern Maryland is observing a quiet but powerful shift as digital tools are welcomed by small businesses and creators. Online platforms are enabling entrepreneurs to showcase handcrafted products, offer services,
Lancaster city hopes to raise money for public art on Water Street as part of capital improvement | Community News
When: Lancaster City Council meeting, Aug. 26. Council members Ahmed Ahmed and Faith Craig, and Mayor Danene Sorace were absent. What happened: The Water Street project portion of the 2026-30
New National Survey: Poor Economic Conditions Hampering Community Improvement
Employment: · Housing: · Personal Finance: · Small Business: · Health: · Education: · Human Services and Emergency Assistance: · Digital Skills and Internet … Source link
The best niches for building online community
I’ve been researching online communities for months now, trying to figure out which ones actually work and which ones are just hype. As someone who’s been part of dozens of
Community connection vital for healthy aging, two studies find
Two new studies demonstrate how community-based group learning experiences can significantly improve older adults’ active aging and health-promoting lifestyle behaviors by combining practical health education with meaningful social interaction. The
This online scam is putting the LGBTQ2S+ global activist community at risk
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a cautionary tale about internet scams. Everywhere you look online there are traps to catch the unaware and the vulnerable. The impacts of scams targeting the
Public Interest Groups Urge NTIA to Keep Community Anchor Institutions Definition ‘Flexible’
NTIA Groups warn that senior centers, houses of worship could be excluded from BEAD. Photo of seniors partaking in a digital skills training course, by AARP. Source link
Broadband groups urge NTIA to let states define ‘community anchor institutions’ for BEAD funds
In a letter sent Monday to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, two advocacy groups urged the agency to allow states to define what constitutes a community anchor institution under