Business & Technology (Page 2)
December 12, 2025
Beyond the Bookshelf: Community, Connection & Digital Access in the Modern Library
In an era dominated by screens, public libraries are evolving in surprising and essential ways. This short documentary explores the Los Angeles Public Library’s Westwood branch — where physical books meet digital access, community programs, and resources many residents can’t get anywhere else.
December 12, 2025
Inside Hugs Cafe: Grand Opening in Dallas
Hugs Cafe has opened a second location near downtown Dallas, with a primary focus on employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inside, staff members and founders share what the restaurant’s opening means to them.
December 8, 2025
Hugs Cafe Expands Dallas Presence, Employing Adults with Disabilities
Hugs Cafe Inc. is a non-profit offering training and employment for adults with intellectual and development disabilities. Through its cafe, greenhouse, and other programs, Hugs Cafe aims to address high unemployment rates for this population. A second cafe location is set to open in Dallas on Dec. 8, 2025. Beyond Hugs Cafe's model, other alternatives include integrated employment, where neurodivergent employees work alongside others in mainstream workplaces.
December 3, 2025
Czech Stop: Half Bakery, Half Gas Station, Halfway Between Dallas and Austin
Halfway between Dallas and Austin on Interstate 35, Czech Stop started as a small-town gas station but expanded into a well-known bakery. Known for its Czech pastries, kolache, Czech Stop attracts both local customers and travelers for a quick pit stop and treat.
October 29, 2025
Healing Through Clay: Inside Dallas-Based Pottery for the People
Co-Owner Jane Parsons reflects on the beginnings of Pottery for the People and explains how its mission will continue to guide the future