Public Health

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31st Street Beach with a subtle, unnatural sheen on the water under an overcast sky, symbolizing potential water quality concerns.

Real Estate

31st Street Beach swim advisory issued due to high bacteria

Just a day after a swim advisory was issued for 31st Street Beach due to high E.

Aaron Blake·May 30, 2026

A split image contrasting a well-funded, healthy neighborhood with a neglected one, illustrating the impact of local government funding on public health.

Services

How Local Government Funding Structures Impact Public Health

The way your county government is structured can literally determine how long you live, with centralized spending linked to less variation in midlife mortality across neighborhoods.

Marco Alvarez·May 14, 2026

Diverse group of people tending to plants and harvesting fresh produce in a lush urban community garden, with city buildings in the background.

Neighborhoods

What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Urban Community Gardens?

While often seen as simple plots of land, urban community gardens are quietly transforming diets and social bonds across neighborhoods.

Derek Molina·May 12, 2026

Services

Steuben County Expands Mental Health and Substance Use Services

In 2025, Steuben County programs delivered over 24,000 mental health clinic visits and nearly 14,000 substance abuse treatment services, a massive effort to support community well-being, reports Finge

Marco Alvarez·May 12, 2026