A veteran journalist reflects on his four-decade career dedicated to covering some of Washington D.C.’s most important stories.
An urban planner leads a pioneering effort to revitalize the polluted Anacostia River waterfront.
A tech professional journeys from software to opening hardware stores to help rebuild DC neighborhoods. …
Reflecting on ILSR’s DC origins 50 years later, when the seat of federal power inspired three pioneers to build local power.
A visionary embarks on a mission to bridge the people's culture and floriculture.
A grassroots group in Detroit reimagines democracy and economic empowerment...
Avalon Village is a testament to the resilience of communities and the transformative power of collective action...
A Detroit entrepreneur explains how her pilot projects are building community, local self-reliance, and resilience...
The Detroit People's Food Cooperative represents a vital step towards fostering food sovereignty in a neighborhood historically affected by food apartheid...
A Detroit-based bookseller shares the purpose behind her store and its profound impact on the community over the past three decades.… Read More
In our new season of Building Local Power, The City Series, we take a tour of cities and towns across the U.S. and talk to...
A recap of our "How to Get Away With Merger" season featuring local initiatives that resist profit-driven mergers by mobilizing communities and building robust economies.
Communities nationwide proactively address food security by opening grocery stores that adopt innovative ownership, access, and governance approaches.
A community advocacy organization fought to transfer power from a fossil fuel-backed investment firm to community-driven clean energy.
A determined coalition fights to block a private takeover of the state’s largest utility. … Read More