Mayor Murray released this statement today on Comcast’s $45 billion bid to take over Time Warner Cable: “I am very troubled by the proposed Comcast / Time Warner Merger. If the merger goes through, the company would control roughly three quarters of the nation’s cable and internet service. They will also be one of the […]
The Mayor recently chatted with Geekwire’s Taylor Soper about the future of the Startup Seattle Initiative under his administration. In the interview, Mayor Murray expresses his interesting in beefing up resources to the program but under the condition that the program’s intent and goals need to be made more explicit. Following is an excerpt from […]
If you are an older adult looking for a place to learn how to use computers in a fun and stress-free learning environment, sign up today for the City of Seattle’s Seniors Training Seniors computer classes. Registration is now open for classes from February through April 2014. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, […]
Tonight from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Beacon Hill Library, you can learn more about the City of Seattle’s Technology Matching Fund grant program. The program was established in 1997 to support the community’s efforts to close the digital divide and encourage a technology-healthy city. It provides grants where the community’s contribution of […]
Attend a Technology Matching Fund grant workshop on Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM. Here you will learn about the eligibility requirements, how to apply and what makes for a successful application. The City is awarding matching grants of up to $20,000 per project to increase technology literacy or use… [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever misplaced an important piece of paper, like a birth certificate or an identification card? A hassle, yes, but not that big a deal. Now imagine if you were homeless. People struggling with homelessness are routinely asked to show documentation in order to access services. However, this documentation is easily lost or destroyed, and it is often difficult and costly to produce the information needed when it’s needed most. Seattle nonprofit, Springwire, worked […]