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9th grader Sydney Miller's project for Southern Gateway Park at Hip Hop Architecture Camp. [Image via Corgan]
Dallas Hip Hop Architecture Camp Brings Students’ Designs to Life for Southern Gateway Park
by Lance Murray | Jun 28, 2024
Dallas-based Corgan said that during the camp, which took place June 24-28, students presented designs to potentially be integrated into a facility at Southern Gateway Park, a deck park being built over I-35E near the Dallas Zoo and historic Oak Cliff.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 27, 2024
Today, TCNA welcomed Girl Scouts from the organization into its Plano HQ for career mentoring and to fulfill the requirements for the “E for Engineering” patch. The Scouts participated in a half day of activities including "how technology is implemented to make vehicles safer, how to use the scientific method in problem-solving, and mentorship from women in technology-related fields," TCNA said.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 26, 2024
Dallas-based Komen said the 32 grants will further cutting-edge breast cancer research being done at 27 prestigious institutions worldwide and continue its longstanding support of breast cancer researchers early in their careers, as well as the world’s leaders in the field.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jun 26, 2024
In this continuing series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to real estate professionals who are part of Innovan Neighborhood's Community Developers Roundtable. They’re working to bring new life to long-neglected areas of the city.
The New Dallas Landscape, Part 6: Get on the bus! Members of the CDR and other stakeholders see how under-represented developers are growing their footprint, with support from the real estate community.
The New Dallas Landscape, Part 6: Get on the bus! Members of the CDR and other stakeholders see how under-represented developers are growing their footprint, with support from the real estate community.
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The Water Environment Federation's second annual Circular Water Economy Summit takes place July 15-17 in Dallas. [Image: WEF]
The Last Word: Trinity River Authority’s Matthew Jalbert on the Circular Water Economy Summit in Dallas July 15‑17
by David Seeley | Jun 25, 2024
The Water Environment Federation's second annual Circular Water Economy Summit (CWES) will be held in downtown Dallas July 15-17. The event gathers industrial and municipal water experts dedicated to sustainable solutions for water challenges, attracting a wide range of city and state officials, representatives from the Department of Energy, experts from Princeton and other universities, and corporations from Walmart to Meta to GM to ExxonMobil.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 24, 2024
The North Texas Food Bank and DoorDash teamed up to deliver meals to area seniors, leveraging the gig economy for more than just takeout. The innovative partnership is tackling food insecurity with 1.3 million meals delivered to date.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 19, 2024
That mission led to the creation of SilverStone Health, a fast-growing home health company, after Montiel acquired and rebranded Dallas-Fort Worth-based Comfort Care Hospice in 2020, This year, the company has expanded its continuum of care beyond hospice to include a full spectrum of home-based medical services, providing patients with seamless continuity of care across home health, wound care, telehealth, palliative care, hospice, and specialty physician services.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 19, 2024
Community members are encouraged to vote for their favorite nominees before June 21.
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The Dallas Regional Chamber has unveiled its new Disability Inclusion Toolkit, now live on its website. [Photo: DRC]
The Last Word: Latosha Herron Bruff on the DRC’s New Disability Inclusion Toolkit
by David Seeley | Jun 17, 2024
The Dallas Regional Chamber has unveilded a new tool that aims to support employees with disabilities in the region—while also helping boost prosperity for area businesses. The DRC's Disability Inclusion Toolkit gives businesses insights on the best ways to recruit, retain, include, and support employees with disabilities.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 17, 2024
The local grant recipients include The Bishop Arts Theatre Center and Swan Strings in Dallas and the Thank You Darlin' Foundation in Fort Worth. They were among organizations that were awarded more than $319,000 in grants supporting arts education for children.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 14, 2024
Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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![Barbara Bush, co-founder and board chair of the nonprofit Global Health Corps, right, in conversation with Shena Ashley, vice president of Capital One community impact and investment and president at the Capital One Insight Center. [Photo: Capital One Reimagine Communities Summit 2024]](https://s24806.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CO.BarbaraBushPhoto3RCS.2024-crop-360x203.jpg)
by Capital One |
Jun 13, 2024
Innovators and experts share how nonprofits and corporations can work together to spur socioeconomic mobility at Capital One’s eighth annual summit.
sponsored by Capital One
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[Photo: Village Giving Circle]
Orchid Giving Circle and Village Giving Circle Join Communities Foundation of Texas, Get $50K Matching Funds
by David Seeley | Jun 10, 2024
Part of 2,500 active Giving Circles that have sprung up worldwide, the two North Texas-based organizations have different focuses but share one key goal: making a difference by pooling their philanthropic resources.
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by Jewels Clark |
Jun 10, 2024
At the Founders' Breakfast Masterclass in Dallas, Psyche Terry, Miss USA and CEO of Urban Hydration, announced her brand's inclusion in the Amazon Black Business Accelerator. Boss Women Media's CEO, Marty McDonald, launched the expansion of her infant/toddler clothing line, Elle Olivia, on Amazon. Plus, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Lady Jade, and other influential voices offered valuable insights to empower Black women entrepreneurs.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 7, 2024
Fifty local arts organizations that range from leading museums and orchestras to dance companies, an independent bookstore, theater companies, and more have received 2024 Catalyst grants from The Arts Community Alliance. Here's who got funding "to strengthen Dallas’ vibrant arts identity."
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by David Seeley |
May 30, 2024
Dallas-based social impact company T.D. Jakes Enterprises will be giving minority small business owners and entrepreneurs an opportunity to compete for grants totaling $500,000 during its 2nd Annual Seed Capital Pitch Competition, to be held June 13-15 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in downtown Dallas.
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