An opinion piece is an article, generally in a newspaper or magazine, that shares an author’s perspective on a contemporary issue. This can help to […]
How to Keep Your Neighborhood Alert From Overwhelming Your Inbox
Neighborhood alert is a self-help crime prevention program in which residents work with local law enforcement officials to reduce the risk of crimes against homes […]
Why It’s Important to Vote in Your Local Elections
While presidential and midterm elections grab all the headlines, local elections have a much more direct impact on your day-to-day life. From how your taxes […]
The First Amendment and Student Protest
Student protest has long been a way for students to express their views. While some protests have crossed into unprotected conduct and speech, the majority […]
How to Write a Featured Story With Shorthand
A featured story is a story that appears at the top of a widget on your website or app. It can be used to highlight […]
Planning a Successful Community Event
A community event brings a specific group of people together for a shared purpose—whether that be celebrating diversity, raising funds for a local cause, or […]
How Your City Council Makes Decisions
Whether you’re voting for your mayor or city council, your local elected officials make decisions that affect your daily life. City councils (which may also […]
What is an Infrastructure Project?
What is an infrastructure project? Essentially, infrastructure construction refers to building the physical networks that allow a society or economy to function. These projects can […]
Writing an Adoption Story
Six in ten Americans have personal experience with adoption, whether they themselves or a family member was adopted, placed a child for adoption, or is […]
What Is Public Service?
Public service is any activity that serves a community, whether the work is done for a government agency or non-profit organization. It can be as […]