https://trustlocals.org/community-voices/local-action-build-democracy Trust Locals en 2026-05-15T11:03:41.338Z Local action is the strongest way to build democracy local democracy, civic participation, community building, social contribution, democratic health /api/media/articles/trustlocals/trustlocals-local-action-build-democracy-1778843002943/hero.png Diverse community members engaged in local civic action, demonstrating the power of grassroots participation in strengthening democracy. https://trustlocals.org/schools-education/cumberland-county-schools-close-elementary-schools Trust Locals en 2026-05-14T09:59:14.384Z Cumberland County school board votes to close two elementary schools Cumberland County school board, J.W. Coon Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School, school closures, education funding /api/media/articles/trustlocals/trustlocals-cumberland-county-schools-close-elementary-schools-1778752725698/hero.png Exterior of a closed elementary school with empty playground equipment, conveying a sense of loss and the impact of the school board's decision on the community.