Seeking Small Business Owners with WordPress Websites

We are looking for owners or decision-makers of small businesses (fewer than 5 employees) who manage a WordPress website for their business. Participants should be involved in their website’s online visibility or marketing efforts, and already pay for at least one website-related product or service besides hosting (such as email, SEO tools, website builders, plugins, marketing software, or professional website services). We are particularly interested in businesses that serve a local area and have an online presence intended to attract customers. Participants will review and interact with a Website Growth Agent and provide feedback on its clarity, trustworthiness, perceived value, and overall concept.

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Marching in the 2026 Japan Parade

A personal reflection on community, culture, and a very large American flag.

Official Japan Parade Mascot

A Rain?Free Start to an Unforgettable Day

On May 9, 2026 at 1 PM, our group stepped off as the third contingent in the Japan Parade, proudly carrying a giant U.S. flag. The weather was surprisingly kind — just a light mist here and there — as we made our way down Central Park West from 81st Street to 68th Street. For a spring afternoon in New York, that felt like a small blessing.

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dev/ai/nyc with Stephen Wolfram & Matt Mullenweg at Automattic NoHO

Stephen Wolfram & Matt Mullenweg at NoHo Automattic Space in New York City (NYC)

The dev/ai/nyc event was held last night for a fireside chat with Stephen Wolfram and Matt Mullenweg as they discuss the future of AI and the web. In a relaxed conversation, they’ll explore how computation and openness are shaping what comes next and share their unique perspectives on where the web is headed.

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Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories From World War II

Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Blue Chalk Media

Two friends, connected by family histories on opposite sides of World War II, set out to explore the lasting trauma of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. While Japanese hibakusha (survivors) endure lifelong health complications and psychological scars, American atomic veterans who witnessed

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