Participation Is a Practice
It can be easy to think the way decisions get made in our communities just takes care of themselves. Meetings are scheduled. Agendas are posted. Votes are taken. If something important happens, surely someone will tell us. But participation doesn’t happen automatically. It depends on…
A lot has changed since 1983 – but one thing remains the same
I still get chills when I show somebody around the community access center. It has changed a lot through the years, but one thing remains the same. When someone new comes in here, they light up. Seeing the Vidcast studio, the big cameras, feeling the…
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Gavel to Gavel: A Look at Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – February 9 – 12
Monday (02/09): Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Commission (6:00 PM, PMN3): On the agenda for Comstock's Parks and Recreation department, business items regarding Fencing and Landscaping project at Neal Street Park as well as the Wenke…
Community Media is Public Infrastructure
Why These Moments Matter The meetings and stories we share each week matter because they shape real lives and real decisions. Neighbors speak about housing. Local leaders plan for public safety. Artists share work that reflects…
“Everybody’s feeling a little disconnected.”
Lately, it can feel like our world is more divided than ever. It’s harder to talk to people who see things differently. It’s harder to know what’s true. And it’s easier than ever to just tune…
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