Bird scoots away from multizillions in debt via Chapter 11 bankruptcy https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/20/bird-bankruptcy/
The 2023 #homelessness count came out on Friday - highest count on record and largest increase in a single year ever.
Full report here:
https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2023-AHAR-Part-1.pdf
Opening alert -- Mothership has opened in Cambridge's Alewife area after being in the works for at least six years. https://bostonrestaurants.blogspot.com/2023/12/mothership-opens-in-cambridges-alewife.html
I upped the degree of difficulty on this holiday season by breaking up with someone, so going extra hard on the simple pleasures. Like decorating the bike.
We had more than 20 children on our first Lyneham preschool and primary school #BikeBus on Wed 13 Dec. It was so uplifting to turn a corner and see kids waiting on bikes for our bus. We’ll resume it in Feb when school goes back. Thanks Walk Cycle Lyneham, the school P&C, Pedal Power and many adults who showed up to help us keep children safe and happy. Join us! Or we’ll help start one where you live.
Shared micromobility company Superpedestrian (dba Link, because only four-letter brands can operate scooters in this country) shutting down US operations. https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/15/scooter-startup-superpedestrian-shutting-down-us-operations-explores-sale-of-europe-business/
Annapolis drops the tweet bomb: X exit sparks online debate https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/local-news/annapolis-twitter-x-elon-musk-5WO4DB4RNFDSDC7J74KLGEGQYM/
Here in Cambridge, dominant advocacy seems to be leaning to the latter: Broad pro-development support for curtailing lab development that is crowding out housing starts.
I distrust meta so so deeply... yet being able to interact with the two or three friends i know who use Threads from here is undeniably exciting. https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/13/meta-starts-testing-threads-integration-with-activitypub/
Reference for that b-side joke: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/leonsis-wants-to-improve-arena-safety-traffic/
Bikes and stuff. Widow, dad, taking it bird-by-bird.
So many things are improved by 🦪,🚲, & 🪕.
Just me, very much not my employer. Opting in to be searchable via #tootfinder. #fedi22