Civic engagement
How public celebrations quietly remake what it means to be American
From a synagogue’s 5K to Appalachia’s Hillbilly Days, shared celebrations pull strangers together.
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.
Teens aren’t as disengaged as you may think: What adults get wrong about adolescents’ civic contributions
Young people don’t all contribute in the same way, and understanding the broader picture is the starting point for adults who want to support them.