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Deadline Extended to May 18! Grant available to engage communities & neighborhoods using online technology

April 5, 2012

The City of Seattle is looking for up to 15 neighborhood and community projects that will receive up to $1,000 in matching funds and will also participate in workshops with experts in using social media. Apply Now! The deadline is Friday, May 18 at midnight. Our goal is to boost their capacity through a project that takes them 3 months or less to complete. This program is administered by Community Technology Program of the City of Seattle Department of Information Technology.

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Look Back, Look Ahead

March 15, 2012

The City and our Community Technology staff personally feel very fortunate to be able to do our work; helping to ensure technology access and literacy for all. Our efforts to close the digital divide do more than put technology and access and skills into people’s hands. They level the playing… [ Keep reading ]

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It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide Webinar Tues, 3/6 1 pm EST

March 2, 2012

David Keyes will be presenting in a national webinar on digital inclusion: Tuesday, March 6th ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. This will cover the national framework, local government roles, and building partnerships. Register and more: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars#mar6 In FCC Chairman Genachowski’s announcement of the sweeping Connect2Compete initiative to… [ Keep reading ]

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City offers Tech Grants for civic engagement and broadband adoption – Deadline: April 3

February 14, 2012

The City of Seattle is offering Technology Matching Fund grants up to $20,000 for projects that increase online civic engagement, broadband adoption, internet and digital media skills. The deadline for applying is April 3rd. These funds are available to Seattle community organizations to help close the digital divide, especially for vulnerable residents.

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City Hall Open House – January 28

January 24, 2012

 Join Mayor Mike McGinn, the City Council, City Attorney, and City departments for a day at City Hall.                            ……………………. Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m………………….  The Department of Information Technology will provide information on the Cable Customer Bill of Rights, eligibility for cable discounts for seniors and handicapped customers, the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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City uses social media during snow response

January 20, 2012

The City’s Emergency Operations Center (OEC) used social media tools to let residents know how to best respond to this week’s snow storm. More than 300 people started following City of Seattle on Twitter during the week, and many neighborhood blogs added Seattle’s Emergency Information widget to their pages.  Even Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

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Two openings on tech advisory board

January 10, 2012

Applications are being taken through Feb. 1st for two volunteer positions on City of Seattle Technology Advisory Board. The ten member Citizens’ Technology Advisory Board (CTTAB – seattle.gov/cttab) helps guide city strategies and investments in our digital future, including broadband deployment and adoption, Seattle Channel and Seattle.gov services, cable tv… [ Keep reading ]

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Gig.U webinar on December 15

December 8, 2011

Communities that are interested in how the national Gig.U broadband project might benefit them are invited to register for a free webinar to be held on December 15, 2011, at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET).    Sign up for “The Innovation Imperative: how your community can lead the next… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle refutes journalism professor’s criticism on data accessibility

November 16, 2011

Public accessibility of police data is a concern for everyone and a priority for the City of Seattle and the Seattle Police Department.  In 2010, almost all Seattle Police records were made available online to anyone with an Internet connection while at the same time safeguarding the privacy of crime… [ Keep reading ]

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