Rural teachers tell senators housing, funding and consolidation threaten small schools Teachers representing small and rural districts told the Senate Education Committee that housing shortages, teacher recruitment shortfalls and proposed budget caps or consolidation could hollow out local schools that serve as community centers; speakers urged locally-led solutions and careful review of Act 73 and tax proposals.

Rural teachers are sounding the alarm: housing crises and budget cuts threaten the very fabric of our community schools—can we afford to let them fade away?

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#VT #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #CommunityHubs #VermontSchools #HousingAffordability

Community hubs are reimagining empty spaces as places to repair, share, learn and build a sense of belonging. When people come together to create, fix and collaborate, they turn local spaces into living, thriving neighbourhoods.

#CommunityHubs #LibraryOfThings #SharingEconomy

Most community hubs begin with what already exists: unused rooms, volunteer energy and shared purpose. You don’t need a new building — just a place to bring people together.

#MythBusting #CommunityHubs #ClimateEmergencyCentres #LowCarbonCommunities

Unused spaces are opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Start small, build together, and see how quickly a hub becomes the beating heart of local climate action.

#CommunityAction #CommunityHubs #SharingEconomy #ClimateSolutions

Across the UK, Climate Emergency Centres and Sharing Spaces are showing how vacant buildings can become thriving social spaces — bringing people together to learn skills, repair items, host events, grow ideas and build more resilient neighbourhoods.

#CommunityHubs #ClimateAction #SharingSpaces

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#oxfordcommunity #communityaction #oxfordevents #communityhubs #commons #commoning #communityspaces #communityspacesoxford

The Great Mall Transformation: How Your Local Shopping Center is Rebuilding Community "Explore the surprising evolution of the American mall from a retail giant to a dynamic community hub, as seen through the story of Wisconsin's Fox River Mall."

Not Dead, Just Different: The Surprising Evolution of the American Mall
#MallTransformation #CommunityHubs #RetailEvolution #FoxRiverMall #Wisconsin #FactRage #FactRageNews

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CCF and NUST Launch Community Hubs in Kunene Conservancies CCF and NUST Launch Community Hubs in Kunene Conservancies NBC Online Fri, 08/01/2025 - 18:14

#CommunityHubs #Conservation #Namibia #Kunene #Sustainability

The Quiet Revolution: How Public Libraries Are Transforming into Digital Hubs and Unsung Social Pillars Amidst New Battles "An in-depth look at how U.S. public libraries are evolving into vital community hubs, offering tech access and social support amid funding and censorship battles."

More Than Books: FactRage Report Reveals Libraries Are on the Front Lines of the Digital Divide and Censorship Fights

#PublicLibraries #DigitalDivide #BookBans #CommunityHubs #Libraries #IntellectualFreedom #FactRage #FactRageNews

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Mesa Public Schools Faces Declining Enrollment While Exploring K-12 Expansion at Franklin Mesa Public Schools plans to expand Franklin from K-8 to K-12 amid declining enrollment.

Mesa Unified District is grappling with a dramatic enrollment decline and is considering a K-12 expansion at Franklin School to combat the crisis.

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #FinancialSustainability #CommunityHubs #MesaEducation #EducationReform

County Approves Apostle Islands National Park Designation and Establishes Condemnation Commission County commissioners establish a condemnation commission and approve Apostle Islands as a national park.

Sawyer County is making waves by establishing a new Condemnation Commission and pushing for the Apostle Islands to become a national park, all while celebrating record-breaking tourism growth!

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#SawyerCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #CommunityHubs #SustainableTourism

Libraries are civic powerhouses in a world spinning with #AI and nonstop #misinformation. A force for truth and connection, critical thinking and trusted resources, they build real #community in a digital age. #citizenliteracy #communityhubs #democracy Let's chat #librarydesign

Milwaukee County proposes affordable housing development to fund new senior center at McGovern Park County officials propose combining senior center redevelopment with affordable housing to sustain services.

The future of the McGovern Senior Center hangs in the balance as Milwaukee County debates a controversial plan to merge its redevelopment with affordable housing—will community voices be heard?

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#MilwaukeeCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #CommunityHubs #AffordableHousing

Pinellas Library Cooperative showcases innovative services and community partnerships Pinellas libraries enhance community engagement with diverse services and resources for residents.

Pinellas County libraries are transforming into vibrant community hubs, offering everything from musical instruments to tax assistance and fostering inclusivity for all residents.

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#PinellasCounty #FL #InclusivityAccessibility #CulturalPartnerships #CommunityHubs #CitizenPortal

Alt text: A computer screen displays the Lily & Lime profile with details about their services for people with learning disabilities in Portsmouth. The page features charity info, a map, and service descriptions. The background includes a purple logo with a heart and the text "#PeopleHelpingPeople".

Lily & Lime in #Portsmouth are empowering individuals with learning disabilities through training & employment in their cafés. More than just places to eat; they are #CommunityHubs where customers support their trainees. #Volunteer or join their fundraising events.

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Mark Landa advocates for North Dakota County Fair Resiliency Grant Bill funding Landa emphasizes economic benefits of Grand Forks Fairgrounds in supporting grant for repairs.

North Dakota's county fairs could be transformed with new funding aimed at vital repairs and upgrades, promising to enhance community spirit and boost local economies.

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#OR #EconomicDevelopment #LocalEvents #CommunityHubs

Dame Lesley Regan: The ripple effect in women’s healthcare The professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Imperial College’s St Mary’s Hospital Campus and women’s health ambassador for England explains how to improve women’s healthcare.

In an exclusive interview, the women’s health ambassador for England, Professor Dame Lesley Regan, explains how to improve women’s healthcare.

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#healthcare #womenshealth #patientsafety #communityhubs #illnessprevention

Senator Suzyzewski warns against compromising on Greater Minnesota school districts Senator Suzyzewski argues that school district compromises threaten small towns in Greater Minnesota.

Senator Suzyzewski warns that proposed changes to education policy could spell disaster for small towns in Greater Minnesota, jeopardizing their very existence.

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#MN #RuralEducation #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaEducation #LocalControl #CommunityHubs

If a Welsh Gov wants to truly invest in "Future Generations" then best free information on planetary and human wellbeing could be established via THIS fund. #Education #Health #Wellbeing #Ecoliteracy #SanctuarySchools #CommunityHubs

Vermont libraries reveal $100M renovation needs in community meeting report Department highlights urgent funding needs and aging infrastructure in Vermont's public libraries.

Vermont's public libraries are at a crossroads, facing a staggering $100 million in renovation needs while striving to remain vital community hubs.

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#VT #PublicLibraryFunding #InclusiveSpaces #CommunityHubs #VermontLibraries #CitizenPortal

During a power outage in Ireland #StormEowyn

Libraries were THE places to go for information, charging points, a hot meal, tea coffee, microwave and quiet rooms for special needs kids.

#CommunityHUBS

Just some wishful thinking I had.

Imagine if we used Doug Ford’s vote bribery attempt for OUR true benefits by taking back our power. Ford must go. Feel free to read below. Share if you like!
#peopleforpeople
#community
#endtobillionaires
#communityfirst
#communityhubs
#ford
#dougford

AI GENERATED A cinematic, high-definition photograph of a modern, vibrant community hub surrounded by lush greenery. People of all ages are seen gardening, sharing tools, and enjoying a communal meal, symbolising resilience, connection, and collective action.

7. Communities are the key to resilience.
Imagine hubs where people unite – sharing skills, tools, and knowledge. These are the anchors of survival. They are the antidote to isolation. Build them. Support them. Become them. 🤝 #CommunityHubs

A packed library for the #Stornoway Christmas lights switch-on tonight ✨ we were very fortunate to host the charity markets with friends from #MacauleyFarm #AlzheimersScotland & more 🎄 #librariesrock #communityhubs

📚 Did you know how many in England use public libraries?

Libraries are more than just books—they’re hubs of knowledge, creativity, and community. What’s your favourite thing about your library? Let us know below! 👇

#LibraryLove #CommunityHubs #ReadingCommunity #LibrariesMatter

Join the new .NET community on Microsoft Tech Community.
#DEVCommunity #dotnet #visualstudio #communityhubs
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