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Local AI think tank offers workshop for nonprofits in Santa Barbara
Coastal Intelligence will hold a two-day Nonprofit AI Workshop Feb. 26–27 at the CEC Hub in Santa Barbara to help local nonprofits adopt practical AI tools; a free executive briefing is scheduled Feb. 26.
Broadway and Jewish event moves to new Broward location Sunday.
The Overlap series event 'Speaking Up in Every Key' has been moved to the Orlove Auditorium in Davie for Sunday and will begin at 3:00 PM with performances and a panel featuring Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White and Arielle Jacobs.
Anniston Heritage Festival showcases youth and culture at 46th annual event.
Students and community members gathered at Anniston's 46th annual Heritage Festival under the theme "Poetry, a Voice for Hope," and the event at the Longleaf Event Center included student orations, local vendors, music and a vintage fashion show.
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Showing: 81-90Bringing out shy people could reshape politics without politicians.
Yale political theorist Hélène Landemore argues in a new book that everyday citizens, including shy and reluctant participants, can govern through randomly selected citizens' assemblies; she points to Ireland's 2016 Citizens' Assembly on abortion as a prominent example where citizens' recommendations led to a national referendum.
Brattleboro keeps its encampment policy after ACLU proposals
The Brattleboro Select Board voted to adopt the town's existing encampment policy after the ACLU of Vermont presented alternative options, including designated permissible camping spaces and clearer rules; town officials cited legal, operational and cost concerns.
Mayor Rawn outlines seven priorities in 2026 State of the City address
Mayor Molly Rawn framed the past year as one of “intentional, steady and shared” progress and highlighted the March 3 bond vote as central to financing projects across housing, infrastructure, transit, public safety and sustainability.
IMPD releases final five-year strategic plan to guide work through 2031
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has released the final version of its five-year strategic plan, shaped by employee and public feedback, and organized around workplace support, community partnerships, and infrastructure improvements.
Conroe ISD bond project updates: 3 buildings to finish this year.
Conroe ISD presented a bond update at its Feb. 17 board meeting about projects funded by the $1.8 billion 2023 bond, and the district reported that three buildings are expected to finish this year.
Public-private partnerships transformed military lodging to support mission-readiness
The article reports that the Privatization of Army Lodging (PAL) program has used private funding to modernize more than 12,000 rooms at 40 Army installations since 2009, and guest satisfaction averaged 4.5 stars in 2025.
Driver spots black "sock" in road and finds a kitten
A Reddit user in New Jersey said they mistook a palm-sized tortoiseshell kitten for a black sock on a road; the post on r/IllegallySmolCats gained more than 14,000 upvotes and the poster said the kitten was later adopted by their aunt and named Harley.
Freedom on the Slopes highlights adaptive sports for disabled veterans.
Adaptive Sports Connection held its 27th annual Boundless Hopes on the Slopes at Snow Trails in Mansfield, Ohio, offering free adaptive skiing and snowboarding to about 60 veterans and their families; organizers and participants said the event supported community and improved well‑being.
Building Blocks Learning Center receives $100,000 grant to expand classroom capacity
Childcaring Inc. awarded Building Blocks Learning Center a $100,000 capacity-building grant to expand classrooms, add child care slots, improve facilities and strengthen staffing supports; the funds were provided through Wood County’s allocation of American Rescue Plan Act relief funds.
Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley on Feb. 18, 2026
This edition of The Stroller lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley for Feb. 18, 2026, including a drive-thru dinner at Peoples Library in New Kensington and volunteer needs such as Vandergrift Meals On Wheels seeking drivers and delivery helpers.