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Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

Happier, more connected neighborhoods start right in the front yard

(BUFFALO, NY) A salve for America’s loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes. Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches or trinkets can capture the attention of passersby and spark conversation. Other lawns say “stay away,” whether it’s through imposing

Butte moves ahead on community hub project after acquiring $100K grant

Butte moves ahead on community hub project after acquiring $100K grant

BUTTE, Mont. — Butte-Silver Bow officials said plans for a community resiliency hub are still moving forward, even after a $20 million community change grant, awarded through the EPA, was revoked last spring. The project is planned for a site behind the Butte Civic Center. City officials said a newly

Proposed AI data centers raise concerns from Montanans

Proposed AI data centers raise concerns from Montanans

The AI data center industry is making its way into Montana, raising a slew of concerns for many residents. Last Monday, the Montana Environmental Information Center (MEIC) held a panel discussion at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center to discuss environmental and ethical issues surrounding the presence of AI data centers

Record-breaking triathlete to speak at HEART Initiative panel

Over the course of 64 days — across the waves of the Caribbean, the mountains of Mexico and, finally, the finish line in Washington D.C. — Norma Bastidas completed the world’s longest triathlon. Behind her success is a story of endurance that transcends physical capabilities. On April 14, the HEART

What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes

What Americans can learn from other civil activism movements against authoritarian regimes

On Feb. 24, The Conversation hosted a webinar titled, “What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements.” Executive editor and general manager Beth Daley interviewed John Shattuck, professor of practice at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and Oliver Kaplan, associate professor at Josef

Six historic Butte buildings selected for revitalization grant

Six historic Butte buildings selected for revitalization grant

BUTTE, Mont. – Butte, a city renowned for its historic architecture, is set to breathe new life into its century-old buildings. County officials are taking steps to restore these landmarks through a significant grant. Several historic sites in Uptown Butte are poised for restoration. Butte-Silver Bow County secured nearly

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

What’s the equivalent of a wheelchair for a person with schizophrenia? How psychiatric rehabilitation brings community into care

Imagine your dream is to get a job at the local library. You have a love for people and for books. You also have schizophrenia, a psychiatric disability that makes life in the community more challenging. You often have extreme psychological experiences. When you leave your apartment, you hear voices