Eboni Cochran and her neighbors in Louisville have organized to demand that chemical companies in their area do a better job of monitoring and containing hazardous materials that seep into the soil and air. Across the country, polluting industries are concentrated in communities where the poor and people of color live. To see more, […]
The Demolition Of A House Haunting A Neighborhood In Cleveland, Ohio
I watched as Fox News reported about and showed the demolition of the house in Cleveland, Ohio where Amanda Berry, Gina Dejesus, and Michelle Knight had been held hostage by a neighbor, Ariel Castro, for a decade, and I must confess, as it began to crumble down I began to scream with elation and with […]
Loudoun County, Virginia Residents Suffering Break-In’s In Search For Gold
US News: People in Virginia’s Loudoun County area are suffering crime waves from criminals in seach of gold and other expensive items. Seven homes in the area have suffered from criminals taking their jewelry and other valuables since December 2012. The Sheriff’s deputies think the criminal acts are all connected. People in the area believe […]
Looks Do Matter, Particularly When It Comes to Neighborhoods
BINGHAMTON, NY – It’s an unfamiliar neighborhood and you find yourself in the middle of a bunch of streets and buildings you’ve never seen before. Giving the environment a quick once-over, you make a snap decision about whether you’re safe or not. And chances are, that first ‘gut’ call is the right one, say Binghamton […]
Resident Artist Helps Children In Newark Explore Theatre Arts
Theater artist, Kent Jackman points out that his passion for the arts can be traced to genetics, and in his early childhood experience drawing cartoon characters. "I’ve always been an artist.It started for me, first as a child drawing cartoons. I’m sure it stems from my father’s DNA. He was a draftsman early in his […]
Neighborhood Vigilance: A Strong and Effective Crime Deterrent
After one year of trying to find ways and means to combat surging crimes in their neighborhood, a small village group have succeeded in reducing the incidence of crime in their community without the support of the police and other local government units. This is the third issue of a series of news articles about […]
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