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Corporate growers’ carrots are soaking up water. Locals are fighting back with a boycott

Corporate growers’ carrots are soaking up water. Locals are fighting back with a boycott

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 13, 2023california, water, environment, sustainability, resiliency, agriculture, policy, community

Getty’s investment in ‘PST Art: Art & Science Collide’ grows to $19 million as vast public programming is set for 2024

Getty’s investment in ‘PST Art: Art & Science Collide’ grows to $19 million as vast public programming is set for 2024

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 31, 2023art, technology, science, environment, policy, museum, community, culture, los angeles

Tribal leaders and researchers have mapped the ancient "lost suburbs" of Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

Tribal leaders and researchers have mapped the ancient "lost suburbs" of Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 8, 2023los angeles, culture, community

I Sent a Letter of Appreciation to Someone Every Day For A Year. Here’s What It Taught Me About the Power of Kindness

I Sent a Letter of Appreciation to Someone Every Day For A Year. Here’s What It Taught Me About the Power of Kindness

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 23, 2023community, communication, culture

In an increasingly pessimistic era, immigrants espouse a hallmark American trait — optimism

In an increasingly pessimistic era, immigrants espouse a hallmark American trait — optimism

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 17, 2023immigration, data, diversity, culture, community

Community Organizations Are Taking Ownership Of Boston’s Local Food Systems

Community Organizations Are Taking Ownership Of Boston’s Local Food Systems

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 31, 2023community, agriculture, sustainability, cities, public health, policy

Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse

Americans face an epidemic of loneliness. For some, supermarket self-checkouts make it worse

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 28, 2023public health, mental health, health, community, culture, workforce, civic space

How to get into the hottest clubs in L.A. County — community gardens

How to get into the hottest clubs in L.A. County — community gardens

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 25, 2023los angeles, community, environment, agriculture, sustainability

10 inspiring L.A. libraries for when you want free AC and a quiet place to work

10 inspiring L.A. libraries for when you want free AC and a quiet place to work

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 9, 2023los angeles, public space, civic space, community

What if Your Town Doubled as a Private Power Grid?

What if Your Town Doubled as a Private Power Grid?

Cynthia HirschhornAugust 7, 2023energy, community, resiliency

For L.A.’s newest underground art experience, head down to the Metro Regional Connector

For L.A.’s newest underground art experience, head down to the Metro Regional Connector

Cynthia HirschhornJune 17, 2023los angeles, art, civic space, public space, culture, community, civic engagement

The Former Dumping Ground That Became A Flourishing Food Ecosystem

The Former Dumping Ground That Became A Flourishing Food Ecosystem

Cynthia HirschhornMay 30, 2023agriculture, community, public space, civic space, civic engagement

Florida School Pulls Poem Read at Joe Biden’s Inauguration

Florida School Pulls Poem Read at Joe Biden’s Inauguration

Cynthia HirschhornMay 24, 2023activism, community

How recycling centers could be making our plastics problem worse

How recycling centers could be making our plastics problem worse

Cynthia HirschhornMay 22, 2023activism, community, environment

Martha Stewart’s swimsuit cover broke the internet. Did it break barriers?

Martha Stewart’s swimsuit cover broke the internet. Did it break barriers?

Cynthia HirschhornMay 16, 2023community, culture

COVID-19 emptied California’s downtowns: S.F. still reeling but San Diego rebounds

COVID-19 emptied California’s downtowns: S.F. still reeling but San Diego rebounds

Cynthia HirschhornApril 26, 2023California, Los Angeles, economics, community

Murals, parks restore San Diego areas freeways tore apart - Los Angeles Times

Murals, parks restore San Diego areas freeways tore apart - Los Angeles Times

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 26, 2023community, California

Why composting doesn’t have to be hard anymore

Why composting doesn’t have to be hard anymore

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 21, 2023community, agriculture

Libraries Are Meeting the Needs of Their Communities With More Than Books

Libraries Are Meeting the Needs of Their Communities With More Than Books

Cynthia HirschhornFebruary 14, 2023community, youth