As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems.

As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems.

A privately funded initiative called "Be The People" will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems.

Chicago's labor and community organizations share a common goal: a city where working families can afford to live, public services are strong and small businesses remain viable neighborhood anchors.

KENT COUNTY, MI - Several years ago, Jenna Wilmers was talking with her mother about ways her growing son could practice calling 911 without getting in trouble.

With polarization often dividing communities, parts of Kansas are launching novel engagement efforts to bring residents back together.