Under One Roof Again: Why Multigenerational Housing Is Making a Comeback
More families are choosing to live with grandparents, adult children or both. The reasons go beyond housing costs, and the arrangement works best when it is planned with care.
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Community, education, family life and the cultural shifts redefining everyday life.
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More Than Books: How Public Libraries Became Everyday Community Hubs
From job help and tool lending to quiet study rooms and language classes, libraries are quietly expanding what they offer. Here is what that looks like and why it matters.
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Phone-Free Schools: What Teachers, Parents and Early Evidence Are Showing
A growing number of schools now ask students to lock away their phones for the day. Here is how the policies work in practice, and what educators say has changed.
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Short Shifts and Skill Swaps: How Young Adults Are Reshaping Volunteering
Young people are giving their time in new ways, from one-off events to remote skills-based projects. Charities are adapting to meet them halfway.
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Loneliness in the City and the Search for Third Places
Cafes, parks, libraries and community centers offer the informal connection many urban residents say they lack. Here is why these spaces matter and how cities are rethinking them.
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