Smart Collaborative News Today

With wintry conditions still present in much of the country, there’s an important local story for environmental reporters to chase. No, not climate change this time. It’s salt. Road salt can end up in bodies of water, damaging the environment and risking human health. TipSheet offers a dash of background and a good dose of questions to ask, plus story ideas and resources to

(WKBT) -- As part of Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, nature experts and a state coalition warn that using too much salt on road and walkways can have devastating effects to

Two weather systems are hitting major parts of Canada, making holiday travel conditions treacherous. Officials are warning drivers to stay off the road unless absolutely necessary.

The good news? There are several interventions municipalities could use to stop the problem in its tracks.

Image courtesy of Street Smart Collaborative. There’s a new way to support local brands from Black makers and artisans: The Black-Owned Box. The online gifting service launched January 30 as a way to promote small, Black-owned businesses in the DC area, and provides curated gift boxes filled with clothing, home goods, jewelry, and more. The gift boxes are the brainchild of Street Smart Collaborative, a local nonprofit that supports Black-owned businesses by providing communications and brand...