# neighbor (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover neighbor. Page: Feed: --- ## [I Love Plant City 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/i-love-plant-city-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Observer Staff · Plant City Observer_ “Mama I’m hungry!” Kathy Flemister submitted this photo of a baby bluebird in her side yard. The post I Love Plant City 08.20.26 appeared first on Plant City Observer . ## [Around Town 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/around-town-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Observer Staff · Plant City Observer_ We asked Plant City: Which high school sport are you most excited for? Plant City High School Volleyball! (I’m a little bias- I’m the coach) Rachel Wilbanks Track. Multiple state champions, a national champion, state records set, millions of dollars in scholarship offers. 15 consecutive years to the state championship. By far Plant city’s most \[…\] The post Around Town 08.20.26 appeared first on… ## [Athlete of the Week 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/athlete-of-the-week-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Dylan Tice · Plant City Observer_ Photo Courtesy of Doug Garrett Chaeli Smith Chaeli is a senior who attends Plant City High School and cheers for the Raiders varsity cheer team. How long have you been cheering? I’ve been cheering since I was in 8th grade. What’s your favorite thing about cheering? My favorite thing about cheering is hitting new skills \[…\] The post Athlete of the Week 08.20.26 appeared first on Plant City Observer… ## [Obituaries 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/obituaries-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Holt · Plant City Observer_ Wanda ‘GiGi’ Grace Wanda “GiGi” Grace, 81, of Plant City, Fla., born on July 28, 1945, in Withlacoochee, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2026. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Chrystal Lynne Wilson Chrystal Lynne Wilson, 73, of Plant City, Fla., born on Mar. 23, 1953, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 12, 2026. Expressions of condolences \[…\] The post Obituaries 08.20.26… ## [Faces From the Past: Exploring Plant City’s Photo Archive](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/faces-from-the-past-exploring-plant-citys-photo-archive/) _2026-08-20 · Observer Staff · Plant City Observer_ There is something so different about seeing history in a photograph. A name in an old book is interesting. A date on a document can tell you something. However, seeing the face of a great-grandparent standing on a Plant City street decades ago can make history feel very personal. That is part of what makes \[…\] The post Faces From the Past: Exploring Plant City’s Photo Archive appeared first on… ## [Cops Corner 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/cops-corner-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Holt · Plant City Observer_ August 16 Bye, Bye, Bye – Trespass after Warning/Drug Paraphernalia 1500 block of S Alexander St An officer responded to the location and observed a subject on the property that had previously been trespassed from the business. The subject was transported to Orient Road Jail. Get a Job – Fraud 800 block of S Woodrow \[…\] The post Cops Corner 08.20.26 appeared first on Plant City Observer . ## [News Briefs 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/news-briefs-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Observer Staff · Plant City Observer_ Plant City History & Photo Archives Offers Students an Opportunity to Acquire Community Service Hours Schools are back in session, and students will soon be signing up for community service hours. Here is an opportunity to earn your community service hours in a challenging, fun, and informative manner. Plant City History & Photo Archives \[…\] The post News Briefs 08.20.26 appeared first on Plant… ## [From Raider Regiment to Band Director: PCHS Alum Returns Home to Lead the Music Program](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/from-raider-regiment-to-band-director-pchs-alum-returns-home-to-lead-the-music-program/) _2026-08-20 · Observer Staff · Plant City Observer_ For Geoffrey Barthle, returning to Plant City High School is more than a new job. It is a chance to give back to the community that helped shape him. Barthle, a Plant City native and 2022 graduate of PCHS, has returned to his alma mater as the school’s new band director. Having once stood on \[…\] The post From Raider Regiment to Band Director: PCHS Alum Returns Home to Lead the Music Program… ## [Plant City Teen’s Short Film Heading to the Big Screen in Times Square](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/plant-city-teens-short-film-heading-to-the-big-screen-in-times-square/) _2026-08-20 · Michelle Caceres · Plant City Observer_ Thirteen-year-old Dylan Asher Logue and his family gathered around a screen to watch the livestream announcing this year’s official selections for the All American High School Film Festival. What he never expected was to hear his own name read aloud as a selection in the Middle School category. “It was pretty crazy when they called \[…\] The post Plant City Teen’s Short Film Heading to the Big… ## [Cutest Critter 08.20.26](https://www.plantcityobserver.com/cutest-critter-08-20-26/) _2026-08-20 · Observer Staff · Plant City Observer_ LUNA: Luna is a 5-month-old, 6-pound Chihuahua searching for her forever home. She is a sweet, affectionate pup who loves staying close to her people—whether she is curled up nearby, following at their feet, or getting attention from someone she trusts. Luna enjoys stealing socks, shaking her toys in the air, wagging her tail as \[…\] The post Cutest Critter 08.20.26 appeared first on Plant City… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ibGlo2WzHa8n) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Crown Heights Favorite Expands With a Bakery and Bookstore](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/crown-heights-favorite-expands-with) _2026-08-19 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ And a Pilates studio is next on the agenda. ## [Sowing Joy, Harvesting Gratitude](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/sowing-joy-harvesting-gratitude) _2026-08-14 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Greetings once again, Folks- ## [New Bar Comes to Franklin Avenue From a Ten Degrees Alum](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/new-bar-comes-to-franklin-avenue) _2026-08-13 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: a new Mexican spot in Park Slope, a frozen yogurt chain is on the way and a neighborhood date spot pops up on Bravo. ## [Bringing Studio Ghibli Magic to Your Pocket: The Makkuro Kurosuke Dot Clasp Pouch](https://www.japantrends.com/bringing-studio-ghibli-magic-to-your-pocket-the-makkuro-kurosuke-dot-clasp-pouch/) _2026-08-13 · Japan Trends · Japan Trends_ In the world of Hayao Miyazaki, sometimes the smallest characters leave the biggest impression. The Susuwatari, or Makkuro Kurosuke soot sprites, are the perfect example. First seen scurrying through the closets of the Kusakabe family house in My Neighbor Totoro and later in the bathhouse of Spirited Away, these oddly cute characters have a way \[…\] ## [Carry a Touch of Ghibli Magic: The Kiki’s Delivery Service Jiji and Broom Mini Bag](https://www.japantrends.com/carry-a-touch-of-ghibli-magic-the-kikis-delivery-service-jiji-and-broom-mini-bag/) _2026-08-13 · Japan Trends · Japan Trends_ One of the things that make Hayao Miyazaki’s work so exceptional is how it manages to blend the ordinary with the extraordinary, the magical with the realistic. In Kiki’s Delivery Service, the protagonist is a young witch with a flying broomstick and a talking black cat, yet she faces the very human challenges of independence, \[…\] ## [Bringing the Magic of Ghibli to Your Daily Walk: The My Neighbor Totoro Clover Season Mini Bag](https://www.japantrends.com/bringing-the-magic-of-ghibli-to-your-daily-walk-the-my-neighbor-totoro-clover-season-mini-bag/) _2026-08-13 · Japan Trends · Japan Trends_ The Japanese art of ‘kawaii’ is more than just a trend; it is a philosophy that finds beauty and charm in the most unexpected places. Whether it is a simple office supply or a massive forest spirit, there is an inherent joy in well-crafted design. Hayao Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro has captured hearts for nearly \[…\] ## [Sip Into the Magic: The Spirited Away No-Face and Susuwatari Mysterious Mug Cup](https://www.japantrends.com/sip-into-the-magic-the-spirited-away-no-face-and-susuwatari-mysterious-mug-cup/) _2026-08-13 · Japan Trends · Japan Trends_ Even before you watch the anime, the title alone tells you there is something mysterious about Spirited Away. The 124 minutes of the anime are full of wonders and mystery, and its merchandise certainly reflects that too. Hence the Spirited Away No-Face and Susuwatari Mysterious Mug Cup, a coffee or tea mug that, like the \[…\] ## [Discover the Quirky Charm of the Otamatone Q Sound Toy: Japan’s Cutest Musical Innovation](https://www.japantrends.com/discover-the-quirky-charm-of-the-otamatone-q-sound-toy-japans-cutest-musical-innovation/) _2026-08-13 · Japan Trends · Japan Trends_ In Japan, music is more than just a hobby; it is a cultural cornerstone that spans generations, from the precision of elementary school bands to the nostalgic melodies played by groups of seniors. This deep-seated passion for sound has birthed some of the world’s most unique instruments, but none are quite as iconic or charming \[…\] ## [The City's Most Humiliating Parking Punishment Returns](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/the-citys-most-humiliating-parking) _2026-08-08 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus some stoop sales and other weekend notes. ## [It's Not the Heat, It's the Humanity](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/its-not-the-heat-its-the-humanity) _2026-08-07 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Welcome Back, Friends and Strangers- ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VfhFXDi6NEcZ) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [Sign up for Brownstone Chicago North Shore Supper Club - Sept. 17 with Parental Rights Attorney Vernadette Broyles](https://newtrierneighbors.substack.com/p/brownstone-chicago-north-shore-supper) _2026-08-06 · New Trier Neighbors · New Trier Neighbors_ A few tickets remain - sign up today! ## [Everyday Miracles](https://wendyweiger.substack.com/p/everyday-miracles) _2026-08-06 · Wendy Weiger · Breath of the Forest by Wendy Weiger_ In late July, I participated in the twentieth annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival. ## [The New Alternate-Side Parking Experiment Is Already a Bit Messy](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/the-new-alternate-side-parking-experiment) _2026-08-05 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: a new bakery opens on Franklin Avenue, a guide to the neighborhood's best cheese and an affordable housing lottery in Crown Heights. ## [Caputo’s Bake Shop Owner Is Back—This Time in Park Slope](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/caputos-bakery-owner-is-backthis) _2026-07-31 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ James Caputo's next move is bound to raise eyebrows in Carroll Gardens. ## [It's Growing Season in More Ways Than One](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/its-growing-season-in-more-ways-than) _2026-07-31 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Hello Again Dear Neighbors, ## [Team Behind Buttermilk Channel to Open New Spot in Brooklyn](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/buttermilk-channel-team-sets-sights) _2026-07-30 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: the Olivia Rodrigo mystery deepens, an MTA plan takes aim at the "Crown Heights Cluster" and neighbors weigh in on the best spots to go for jewelry repairs. ## [The Shadow Surge: ICE’s Effort to “Turn Up the Heat” While Avoiding Accountability](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/the-shadow-surge-ices-effort-to-turn) _2026-07-27 · States at the Core · States at the Core_ The authoritarian effort to round up our neighbors while decreasing public scrutiny is unfolding in three parts ## [A Pop Star Brings a Music Video to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/a-pop-star-brings-a-music-video-to) _2026-07-25 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: A free block party at Brower Park and a closing preschool’s stoop sale. ## [Neighboring in the Neighborhood](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/neighboring-in-the-neighborhood) _2026-07-24 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Warm Greetings, Friends and Neighbors near and far- ## [Sign up for NTN's July 30th America 250 "Beer, Bourbon, BBQ and Bevan" - and win a free tour of the Koval Distillery! Register today!](https://newtrierneighbors.substack.com/p/sign-up-for-ntns-july-30th-america) _2026-07-23 · New Trier Neighbors · New Trier Neighbors_ Plus scroll down to register for the next Brownstone Chicago North Shore Supper Club on September 17 with Vernadette Broyles, president and lead attorney of The Child and Parental Rights Campaign! ## [Open this .onion address (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WTwy6EWHMX3g) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Access 7btj5kisrpopxjkhmcugbiygfk2xd6op3ta7whfrmxxrldyrlh5b5zad.onion using a Tor browser. ## [Zig Zag Is Ready for Your Next Date Night](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/zig-zag-is-ready-for-your-next-date) _2026-07-22 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: Restaurant Week returns, alternate side parking gets easier for some neighbors, and the mystery behind one of Prospect Heights' strangest houses. ## [Neighbor Wednesday: Summer plans](https://emilysmith.substack.com/p/neighbor-wednesday-summer-plans) _2026-07-18 · Dr. Emily Smith · Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist_ A tad bit late. ## [Busy Days, Many Blessings!](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/busy-days-many-blessings) _2026-07-17 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Wow Friends, ## [What I Love Around Here With Little Egg's Tanya Bush](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/what-i-love-around-here-with-little) _2026-07-16 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: the Gold Star team's new bar is finally here, a Park Slope favorite expands to Prospect Heights, and readers share where they shop for the perfect housewarming gift. ## [Building a Movement Response To Authoritarian Election Sabotage](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/building-a-movement-response-to-authoritarian) _2026-07-14 · States at the Core · States at the Core_ New training on building your own localized organizing and narrative strategy to protect the election and demand democracy. ## [The New ICE Surge is Less Visible but Still Deadly Violent](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/the-new-ice-surge-is-less-visible) _2026-07-14 · States at the Core · States at the Core_ The pattern of violent mass deportation continues as ICE attempts to keep their aggression out of sight of neighbors' cell phone cameras ## [Harvesting and Waiting](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/harvesting-and-waiting) _2026-07-10 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ There’s a lot happening here, Friends- ## [Does Park Slope Have a 'Same-ificiation' Problem?](https://grandarmygazette.substack.com/p/does-park-slope-have-a-same-ificiation) _2026-07-10 · Grand Army Gazette · Grand Army Gazette_ Plus: this week's farmers market forecast, a "world-class" bus route, and Franklin Avenue's newest sushi spot. ## [Police make arrest after brief standoff](https://www.skagwaynews.com/articles/77) _2026-07-09 · The Skagway News_ According to Skagway Police Department records, Sgt. Michels received a threat that a man had threatened another with a knife on May 11. After a tense standoff, William Harbison, 37, of Sew... ## [Cruising into Summer with Blessings and Gratitude](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/cruising-into-summer-with-blessings) _2026-07-03 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Greetings, Neighbors and Strangers~ ## [The Ongoing Fight for American Democracy](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/the-ongoing-fight-for-american-democracy) _2026-07-02 · Zachary Mueller · States at the Core_ 250 years from the Declaration, our fight to expand democracy and citizenship to all Americans continues. ## [Election Protection Training is Here!](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/election-protection-training-is-here) _2026-06-30 · States at the Core · States at the Core_ The next several months will be crucial to fighting authoritarianism. ## [Much More Green than Brown Now!](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/much-more-green-than-brown-now) _2026-06-26 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ Summery Greetings, Friends and Neighbors- ## [Moments of Grace](https://wendyweiger.substack.com/p/moments-of-grace) _2026-06-21 · Wendy Weiger · Breath of the Forest by Wendy Weiger_ The past few weeks have been hectic. ## [The Authoritarian Movement Expands Its Assault on Americans](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/the-authoritarian-movement-expands) _2026-06-20 · States at the Core · States at the Core_ FBI raids in Ohio and arrests of activists in Minnesota appear to mark an escalation in criminalizing practical democratic activities – now is the time to expand the movement for democracy. ## [The Longest Day Approaches](https://sandriver.substack.com/p/the-longest-day-approaches) _2026-06-19 · ALLISON ARNOLD · Sand River Community Farm Newsletter_ What say you, Farm Fans: how does your garden grow? ## [Watch STAC's Summer Campfire Conversation](https://statesatthecore.substack.com/p/watch-stacs-summer-campfire-conversation) _2026-06-16 · States at the Core · States at the Core_ We gathered some of our favorite movement organizers and leaders 'round the campfire to celebrate the end of Summer Camp. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201815549/34df85a00f9dd5d1e1fe8f49256b55d6.mp3) ## [Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse opened to public](https://www.skagwaynews.com/articles/82) _2026-06-13 · The Skagway News_ The telltale sight of the white octagonal structure and red roof of Eldred Rock Lighthouse is a marker for mariners and many upper Lynn Canal residents sailing north, signaling they are close ... ## [Skagway Marathon scheduled for Sat.](https://www.skagwaynews.com/articles/81) _2026-06-13 · The Skagway News_ The Skagway Marathon, Half Marathon and Walking Half Marathon will draw hundreds of runners to downtown Skagway this weekend. The 26-mile run climbs multiple hills as it traces its way thro... ## [Assembly OKs plan to nix the ‘Death Rock of Doom’](https://www.skagwaynews.com/articles/80) _2026-06-13 · The Skagway News_ The large rock mass sitting above the municipality’s busiest cruise berth - affectionately dubbed the “Death Rock of Doom” by locals - received its tentative death notice on June 4 when the Sk...