When I was a teenager growing up in New York City, I was just one of many inner-city kids searching for something more—more opportunity, more direction, more purpose. I decided to join the City Volunteer Corps (CVC)—a move that would quietly but powerfully shape the trajectory of my life.

Welcome back to Can You Dig It?—your first place for quick tips on growing food, herbs, and a few things in between. Before we jump into this month’s tips, be sure to check out the events coming in August and the fall. Seek out the best information always to improve your ability to remove any…

Members of a community have a sense of trust, belonging, safety, and caring for each other. A community can be about the neighborhood you grew up in or live in now, your church family, friends, or other groups and associations. In short, we’re all part of a community. And as such, it’s important that we…

President Trump’s second term in office has been marked by tension and debate over the balance of power among the three branches of government. During this term, his administration has significantly expanded the reach and scope of the executive branch, challenging the well-established principles of the separation of powers. Additionally, the President’s often harsh and…