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Month: November 2025
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 […]