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RobotLAB's Pepper robot may be among the pettable machines in the "robot petting zoo" at Saturday's Get Connected Dallas event at For Oak Cliff. [Video still: RobotLAB]
The Last Word: On Saturday’s 2nd Annual ‘Get Connected Dallas’ Event, Featuring Robot Petting Zoos, Tech Workshops, and More
by Lance Murray | Oct 3, 2024
The Oct. 5 event at For Oak Cliff in Dallas will bring the latest in tech, connection, and innovation to the heart of the community—including a robot petting zoo, tech workshops, the Innovate & Create Digital Art Challenge, DJ-spun music and arts entertainment, and more
by David Seeley |
Apr 16, 2024
The Dallas Public Library's J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in downtown Dallas—one of America's largest—was built in 1982 across from Dallas City Hall, and many agree it could use an overhaul. That especially includes library officials and consultants they brought in for a report on the building's future, among other needed investments in the city's library system.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 27, 2024
The downtown Dallas Public Library is the only public library in the state of Texas to offer a Patent and Trademark Resource Center from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. PTRCs are part of a national network of public, state, and academic libraries in partnership with the USPTO to offer trademark and patent assistance to the public.
The USPTO aims to empower innovation by expanding access—so it recently put out a call to 600 libraries and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country, inviting each institution to consider becoming PTRCs to assist their local innovators.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 9, 2024
That was then. This is now. New streetlight pole banners are hitting the streets in Dallas' Deep Ellum neighborhood, offering looks at the past and present of the historic area east of downtown.
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Illustration: fleaz via iStock
The Dallas Foundation Crosses the $1 Billion Milestone in Giving
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Nov 4, 2022
On Thursday, the foundation announced it has awarded more than $1 billion to Dallas-area nonprofit organizations that work to improve the lives of North Texans. It crossed that historic mark after nearly a century of philanthropic partnerships and grantmaking.
“Although the impact to date has been significant, we are truly just getting started," said the foundation's president and CEO, Matthew Randazzo.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 30, 2019
With an estimated 40 percent of Dallasites lacking fixed internet service at home, the library offers online access to the city’s residents.
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by Blair Welch |
Sep 17, 2018
Second chances filled the Addison Tree House last week as Cornbread Hustle members pitched their newest innovative ideas in the yearly graduation.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 24, 2018
The educational pathway will lead kids from the sidewalk, across the library’s plaza, and through its front doors. Design proposals are due by May 25.
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Movers + Shakers:
North Texas Social Innovators You Should Know
by Lance Murray | Jan 22, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to dozens of creatives who are changing the face of urban planning, social, and educational innovation.
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by D'Anzia Robertson |
Dec 11, 2017
From comics to cosplay, Dusk Publishing's David Doub is making a name for himself by nurturing new talent and creating compelling characters.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 27, 2017
The program at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library helps adults in Dallas earn their GED.
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by Julia Batlle |
May 15, 2017
Hack My Future is focused on creating a new generation of technological leaders through its programs.
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The exhibit (Un)Common Objects, a Curious Collection of Fossil Illustrations features displays showing the evolution of Fossil's illustrations and branding. [Photo by Lance Murray]
(Un)Common Objects Exhibit Celebrates Fossil’s Designers, Brand Evolution
by Julia Batlle | Mar 1, 2017
Fossil's exhibition at the downtown Dallas Public Library is celebrating local designers, their illustrations and their inspirations.
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by Nicholas Sakelaris |
Feb 21, 2017
Six keynote speakers will talk about growth opportunities in areas ranging from health to entrepreneurship.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 24, 2017
The recently-awarded funds will help the Dallas Public Library continue its STEAM and Snacks education program.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 11, 2017
The bicycle-drawn trailer would be customizable based on the audience it will visit.
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