Local Innovation, Positive Momentum, and Good Works
The intent of this site is to showcase some of the unique local efforts underway around the United States that are worthy of a shoutout. Consider Lo Chronicle an alternative news site helping inform you about the things that are working. The people and organizations we profile should inspire action, passion, creativity, and hope as we embark upon a period of national introspection when these motivations will undoubtedly be in high demand.
During a recent “community open house” visit to my local children’s hospital, I was observing the head nurse as she called shots on admissions, staffing, and movement of patients throughout the day. I watched along as her computer screen showed brightly colored rows each tracking a current patient, identified only by their ages and reasons … More Stop a Suicide Today
771 people were murdered in the City of Chicago in 2016. The number dropped to 650 in 2017, a significant reduction of roughly 16%. Shooting incidents were down from 3,550 to 2,785 over the same time period. The Chicago Police Department attributes this drop in crime to new smart policing strategies driven by six new … More Nerve Centers / Becoming A Man
“Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning, men are incapable of knowing their rights, and where learning is confined to a few people, liberty can be neither equal nor universal.” – Benjamin Rush, 1786 The United States lags behind most developed nations in voter participation. During the 2016 Presidential election, one … More Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools
The Greater Seattle YMCA runs a unique program for homeless youth.
