Arts & Entertainment SF producer creates virtual tour of enslaved community freed in 1861 By Amelia Williams | Bay City News Foundation | October 4, 2022 The Free and Equal Project app tells the story of the Port Royal Experiment, during which enslaved peoples in the Sea Islands were freed by the Union Army early in the U.S. Civil War. (Photo courtesy Michael Epstein)
Arts & Entertainment Throw an axe, gnaw a turkey leg, travel back in time at Renaissance Faire By Janis Mara | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2022 Don your ruffs and farthingales, Elizabethan times are back.
Bay Area Cities and towns across California only get the libraries they can afford By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 20, 2022 Local elected officials decide how to fund libraries.
California Teachers and students both learned from this intensive summer English class By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | September 13, 2022 The program was designed to strengthen English language skills for elementary and middle school students who speak another language at home.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Ramses the Great’ immersive exhibition: mummies and more By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation | August 26, 2022 Portions of ticket sales will go to preservation and excavation efforts for ancient artifacts in Egypt.
Arts & Entertainment SCRAP educates kids about fashion industry through a ‘green’ lens By Alexandra Garcia | Bay City News Foundation | August 5, 2022 The San Francisco-based organization runs classes on recycling and upcycling old garments.
Around Town PRD offers fall activities for kids starting Aug. 22 By Piedmont Recreation Department | August 2, 2022 For Schoolmates, PMS sports and holiday camps, registration opened Aug 2.
California Citing a mental health crisis among young people, California lawmakers target social media By Zinnia Finn | Kaiser Health News | August 1, 2022 Two bills address online addiction among children, but Big Tech is fighting the effort.
Around Town Piedmont Language School expands Spanish instruction By Piedmont Language School | July 29, 2022 PLS returns to offering in-person classes taught by native Spanish speakers.
Arts & Entertainment Art + Soul returns to Oakland for its 20th year this Saturday By Janis Mara | Bay City News Foundation | July 22, 2022 The festival covers five blocks in downtown Oakland and is free this year.