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Prisms VR (Prisms of Reality) and nationwide carrier T-Mobile have partnered to give more K–12 students in the U.S., especially those in rural areas, access to the 5G network in order to close the gap in interactive math and science learning via VR headsets.

While metro areas across the nation struggled with stagnant economies caused by the pandemic, Pueblo was vaulting its way up the list of 2021 Best Performing Cities. Released by the Milken Institute Center for Regional Economics, the list saw Pueblo ranking higher through a combination of increased connectivity, innovation, planning and business support.  The Milken Institute’s annual index ranks economic vitality in 200 large metropolitan areas and 201 small metro areas, measuring j...

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the City of Bloomington. Bloom has republished it here with minor edits for style and clarity. UPDATE: The Digital Equity Grants have been awarded to the following recipients for these projects: Area 10 Agency on Aging, Creating Digital Literacy Opportunities and Tackling Social Isolation in the World of COVID, $9,400 Artisan Alley, Wifi Mill, $3,000 Farmer House Museum/Tech Heroes, Bloomington Stories, $7,300 Hotels4Homelessness/New Leaf...

 December 16, 2020 (BLOOMINGTON) – The City of Bloomington Information & Technology Services Department (ITS) announces Digital Equity Grants awards to support Bloomington-based nonprofit organization efforts to bridge the digital divide and increase digital resources for residents.  The grants are funded through Mayor John Hamilton’s Recover Forward initiative to help Bloomington recover from the pandemic and economic collapse, and advance racial, economic, and climate just...