WHAT IS BRIDGING BLOCKS?
Bridging Blocks is a community engagement initiative that brings people together on complex and often divisive issues to foster civic dialogue in supportive spaces. Bridging Blocks helps participants build the skills to engage thoughtfully across differing perspectives. One of their goals is to empower community members to become actively engaged in civic life and use their voice in shaping the future of their communities. Through this process, they aim to foster a sense of political awareness and empowerment.
Friends Village will host a program facilitated by WHYY on the second Thursday of every month with a new topic every month.
Next Topic
Social Media, The News, and The Next Generation
The way we consume information has changed dramatically in just a few decades. What was once defined by the morning newspaper and the evening broadcast has evolved into a 24-hour deluge of a nonstop news cycle, with information arriving instantly from a seemingly infinite number of media outlets, platforms and algorithms.
Data from the 2025 Statista Research Department shows more than 310 million people in the United States—about 91% of the population—and nearly 6 billion people worldwide use social media. Platforms have transformed the way people communicate, consume news, build relationships, consider candidates, and learn about the world. It’s easier now more than ever to communicate and engage with the world. It also raises questions about misinformation, privacy, mental health, and the influence of algorithms.
Join us for a community conversation about the role of the news and social media in shaping public understanding and civic life. How do we determine what information is trustworthy? Has constant exposure to breaking news desensitized us? How do social platforms shape our opinions, relationships, and communities?
Second Thursday of Every Month
Next discussion is November 12th, 2026
10 am
Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Rd Newtown, PA 18940
Registration is required
Please register at least 48 hours in advance.
Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to Norma Coverdale at (215) 968-3346 extension 100 or click on the button below to register.