community
Coverage of community in the Nexus archive.
- Community feeling impact of SF's Broadway Tunnel closures as major seismic upgrade project underway
The community in San Francisco is bracing for a potentially challenging commute on Monday. This difficulty is caused by major construction work at the Broadway Tunnel as part of a larger seismic upgrade project.
- Palisades Village shopping center reopens, marking milestone for fire-weary community
The Palisades Village shopping center has reopened, achieving a major milestone for the local community. This reopening occurred 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires.
- Stronger Together: Ready when it matters most
Members of Hawaiʻi’s National Guard are trained and ready to respond when communities need them most, serving as neighbors, coworkers, friends, and family members. This readiness relies on strong partnership, preparation, and coordination long before an emergency happens. These concepts are featured in a new 30-minute television program called "Stronger Together, Ready When It Matters Most."
- Austin's $6.6B budget includes funding to restructure 911 dispatch
Austin's $6.6 billion budget includes funding earmarked to restructure 911 dispatch. This planned change has created conflict between community members and council members who are concerned about emergency response times.
- Lake Travis community rallies around football player who suffered health emergency
The Lake Travis community has rallied together to support a varsity football player. The player suffered a health emergency after experiencing a cardiac arrest during practice this week.
- Amazon Community Impact
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- Trevor Ozawa gives thanks to voters, community for 'good turnout'
Trevor Ozawa thanked voters and the community for a good turnout. He also addressed the need for taking care of problems that have been existing within the community for years.
- The 7 best U.S. cities for veterans and military families in 2026
Veterans United has ranked seven of the best U.S. cities for veterans and military families in 2026. The article suggests that a close-knit community is an important factor for many military buyers considering where they will call home.
- Austin ISD restores neighborhood bus stops for middle school students after feedback
Austin ISD will restore neighborhood-level bus stops for middle school students starting in the 2026-27 school year after receiving community feedback. However, the current high school transportation hubs are set to remain in place.
- Community rallies to help East Chicago police officer, children after fire
A community is rallying to assist East Chicago Police Officer Jocelyn Mendez and her children. This effort comes after a fire destroyed their rented townhome in Harvey.
- Bridging Blocks | More Than Parks: Green Space, Climate, and Community
The article highlights the importance of green spaces in communities, emphasizing their role in connecting people to nature and the environment. It also touches on the broader context of climate and community as part of the discussion on green spaces.
- Richmond to participate in annual 'Night Out Against Crime'
Richmond will participate in the annual 'America's Night Out Against Crime' event on Tuesday. The Richmond Police Department and the community will collaborate to promote community safety as part of this national initiative.
- Austin ISD trustees approve immediate closure for Paredes Middle School
Austin ISD trustees approved the immediate closure of Paredes Middle School. Some community members argued the district was overly proactive in response to pressure from the Texas Education Agency.
- Austin Animal Services looking for fosters
Austin Animal Services is seeking community assistance as the shelter reaches capacity, particularly with an increasing number of cats, kittens, and larger dogs in its care.
- Mayor to give noon update on Seattle Center shooting
The mayor is scheduled to provide an update on a deadly shooting at Seattle Center. City leaders, police, and the affected community are involved.
- Nigeria: Nigeria's Conflict Zones - Why People Stay Even When They Can Leave
The article discusses how people often assume that everyone in Nigeria's conflict zones flees during armed group attacks, but highlights why some communities choose to remain despite the threat. It notes that this assumption influences media coverage and humanitarian efforts, which typically focus on displaced populations rather than those staying behind.
- New women-only Baton Rouge training studio centers privacy, confidence and community
A new private training studio in East Baton Rouge Parish offers women a space to exercise without the pressure and intimidation of co-ed gyms, emphasizing privacy, confidence, and community.
- Hays County asking for feedback on Strategic Plan
Hays County is inviting the community to provide feedback on its draft Strategic Plan, which outlines priorities, investments, and decision-making for the next five years.
- BJP MLC Ravi claims his comments not targeted at any community
BJP MLC Ravi stated that his comments were not directed at any specific community. He clarified that his remarks were not intended to target particular groups.
- Building Connection and Community
The CDC reports that one in three US adults feel lonely and one in four lack meaningful social and emotional support. Wellness coach JC Lippold discussed the importance of community in well-being and provided strategies for building meaningful connections during an appearance on Minnesota Live.
- Candidate Q&A: State House District 12 — Keoni Kuoha
Keoni Kuoha, a candidate for State House District 12, emphasizes reorienting the economy around place and community by investing in food and energy. The statement highlights a focus on sustainable and localized economic priorities.
- A year after moving our family from the US to Spain, these were our biggest wins and regrets
A family of four moved from Connecticut to Spain in August 2025 seeking a healthier, slower lifestyle. They reported positive outcomes including children adapting well, a stronger marriage, and improved health, though they expressed some regrets about planning.
- No cost, all connection — inside FTL Free Workout
FTL Free Workout offers free fitness sessions to build community, launched in 2023 by First Baptist Fort Lauderdale. The program includes seven-station workouts, attracts diverse participants, and expands with events like FTL Free Yoga and FTL Free Movies.
- Breast cancer survivor turns forgotten path into neighborhood gathering space
Karen Jenkins, a breast cancer survivor, transformed a forgotten easement in her Anchorage neighborhood into a vibrant community space with flowers, butterflies, and a blue fence. The walkway became a gathering place for families and children, offering Jenkins a creative outlet and fostering connections that helped her cope with her health challenges.
- 'Huge loss': Sale of beloved Ballantyne YMCA sparks community outrage
The YMCA of Greater Charlotte's sale of its Ballantyne location has sparked community outrage, with hundreds protesting at the Morrison YMCA over the loss. The community expressed anger and frustration about the sale.
- How Hong Kong can draw line under the 2019-20 protests and move forward
Hong Kong needs to consider ways to move past the 2019-20 protest movement, which is described as a serious and sad historical episode. The protests involved thousands of ordinary individuals, and the government's extradition legislation and its political handling are acknowledged as flawed.
- My family moved from New York to Tennessee. We struggled to make friends until I joined a small playgroup.
The author moved from New York to rural Tennessee and struggled to build a social network until joining a small playgroup, which eventually led to forming a close-knit community of local moms. This community improved both the author's mental health and her daughter's social experiences.
- VB Mayor Dyer launches safety task force
Mayor Bobby Dyer launched the Task Force for a Safer Virginia Beach to address public safety concerns following a busy 4th of July weekend. The task force includes 19 members from community, law enforcement, political, and other sectors.
- Three dads started selling hats from a garage with $750—now they’ve sold $35 million worth, partnered with Gary Vee, and grown a community of fathers
Three fathers, Bart Szaniewski, Grant Eastey, and Ejay O’Donnell, started a lifestyle brand called Dad Gang from a garage with $750, selling $35 million in hats and building a community for fathers. They partnered with Gary Vaynerchuk and expanded to retail with Lids.
- Old John’s Luncheonette celebrates 75th anniversary on Upper West Side
Old John’s Luncheonette on Upper West Side celebrates its 75th anniversary after overcoming challenges including relocation in 1998 and a 2020 pandemic closure. The restaurant was revived by current owner Louis Skibar, who expanded the space and updated the menu, preserving its community-focused legacy.
- Flood devastates new Nashville bookshop, community rallies to help owner recover
A flood caused by construction workers striking a sprinkler damaged Nashville's Slow Burn Bookshop, resulting in $18,000 in repairs and $8,000 in lost revenue during its busiest weekend. Community members have supported owner Tonya Pineda through online pre-sales, event RSVPs, and advocacy, while insurance covers most repairs.
- My daughter's cancer was so rare doctors couldn't tell us her odds of survival. Then I uncovered a horrifying pattern that has destroyed other families... and made me question our 'safe' community
A parent shares their experience with their daughter's rare cancer, which left doctors uncertain about survival odds, and reveals a disturbing pattern affecting other families, raising concerns about community safety.
- Turpu Kapu association to hold constituency meetings across Srikakulam in July
The Turpu Kapu association is organizing constituency meetings in Srikakulam in July. Leaders from five political parties met to advocate for increased representation for a community currently represented by a single Assembly seat.
- One year after Kerr County flood, families rebuild and a community steps up
The one-year anniversary of the deadly July 4, 2025 flood in Kerr County is approaching, with visible signs of recovery and personal efforts by families to rebuild, supported by the local community.
- Bridging Blocks | More Than Parks: Green Space, Climate, and Community
The article emphasizes the importance of green spaces in communities, highlighting their role in connecting people to nature and the environment. It underscores green spaces as essential for fostering climate resilience and community engagement.
- Kukis boarding flights from Imphal a positive sign: Manipur CM
Manipur's Chief Minister views Kuki-Zo community members boarding flights from Imphal as a positive sign. The Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities avoided traveling to each other’s areas after the ethnic conflict began in May 2023.
- Local family farms battling heat and drought to feed the community
Farmers in Colorado are grappling with early summer heat and drought, forcing them to adopt creative solutions to maintain food supply for the community. These challenges are prompting changes in farming practices to sustain production under harsh conditions.
- ‘I wish it hit me’: Sydney mother shares anguish after children in pram hit and killed by car
A Sydney mother, Sok Ram, is grieving after her five-year-old daughter Katherine and 14-month-old son Harry were killed when their pram was struck by an SUV in Cabramatta. The incident occurred shortly after school pick-up, leaving the local community in shock.
- I reluctantly joined a water aerobics class, and it changed my life. I met new friends there, and they helped me rethink aging.
The author joined a water aerobics class after her favorite pool closed, leading to unexpected friendships and a new perspective on aging. She found community and acceptance through the class, which contrasted with her previous solitary swimming routine.
- Greedy mom-of-10 already owns stunning $1.3m mansion... but when frail heiress neighbor lay dying she couldn't resist launching scheme that has outraged genteel community, lawsuit alleges
A mom-of-10 who owns a $1.3m mansion allegedly launched a scheme against her frail heiress neighbor before the neighbor's death, sparking outrage and a lawsuit in the community. The case is described as greedy and has divided local opinion.