There's living in a city, and then there's being immersed in the life of the community.
Hoodline analyzed the city's past week on Twitter, with the most attention to users that are devoted to community life — things like parks, animals, healthy living and education. Our goal was to uncover and write about the ideas that drove your social media conversations around those topics.
Animals
From furry to feathered and all types in between, the city takes its animals seriously on social media.
Phoenix witnessed little change in Twitter conversations about animals last week compared to the week before.
But there was this tweet by @MCanimalcare:
Hi, friends, I hope you are kicking off your Easter/Passover weekend with friends and family. Here at the shelter, and our Alternative Placement... https://t.co/mP6B499j75
— MCACC (@MCanimalcare)
As of this publication, the tweet had garnered three local retweets, three local quotes and 14 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Universities
Whether you're more interested in academics, sports or service to the community, universities bring compelling content to Twitter every day. We've compiled the most popular tweets of the past week from and about colleges and universities in the city.
Phoenix had little change in Twitter conversations about universities last week compared to the week before.
Yet some tweets proved popular. Here's a case in point, by @AZRegents:
Learn how @NAU student researchers are changing the world at the annual Undergraduate Expo and Symposium and which runs until April 28. Learn more: https://t.co/9zmdjSISeV https://t.co/1PE6LdlRlx
— Arizona Board of Regents (@AZRegents)
As of this publication, the tweet racked up one local quote and seven total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Another that got attention locally was this, from @asunews on Monday:
.@ASU ecologist @greg_asner is one of 19 international authors of a bold new science policy proposal that says we can save the diversity and abundance of life on Earth for $100 billion a year. “It’s not a huge price tag and ” he says. @ASU_SGSUP @SESEASU https://t.co/Nkf3fS26m9
— ASU Now (@asunews)
In all, the tweet received one local retweet and 13 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Schools
The state of the schools touches everyone in the city, regardless of whether they have kids in the education system.
Phoenix witnessed little change in Twitter conversations about schools last week compared with the previous week.
One that proved popular was this tweet from @ArizonaEA:
Thank you @arizonapta for supporting educators and protecting students in opposing #HB2032 https://t.co/I9EeiPruLF https://t.co/UZZkOq8sdH
— AZ Education Assoc. ✏️ (@ArizonaEA)
In all, the tweet got four local retweets, six local quotes and 57 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Additionally, @DVUSD tweeted this Wednesday:
Register Now for Summer Online Learning! The Summer 2019 Online Learning Registration Window is open through THIS FRIDAY and April 26. The first day of Online Learning summer school is May 13. See the flyer Summer 2019 flyer.pdf for more info and visit https://t.co/llLlQSdEra https://t.co/Fv7AXwEMD5
— Deer Valley Unified School District (@DVUSD)
Twitter users gave it three local retweets and 11 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
On Thursday, @CartwrightSD tweeted:
There is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 19th, and but the Cartwright School District office will be open from 7:30 a.m. -5 p.m. Enjoy your Easter weekend! https://t.co/JQHiu7k76g
— Cartwright District (@CartwrightSD)
In all, the tweet received two local retweets and seven total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Health
Here are some of last week's can't-miss tweets on the topic of public health in the city.
Phoenix experienced little change in Twitter conversations on the subject of health last week compared with the past week.
One of them with the most local engagement was this tweet from @asuhealth:
Ritalin and Adderall are being taken by students without ADHD. Is this okay or abusing the drugs? Join us to discuss at We Need To Talk, tomorrow from 5-6 p.m., A.E. England building, and Downtown Phoenix campus. https://t.co/WWyXwE7guv https://t.co/Hp4PpwstoI
— ASU Health Solutions (@asuhealth)
In all, the tweet received six local retweets and 13 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Tuesday tweet from @jghodgejr:
Ever thought it possible to generate a constitutional right to public health in the U.S.? I do - see why and how in our new piece: Constitutional Cohesion and the Right to Public Health - available now at SSRN https://t.co/Z4qbizgdt8
— James G Hodge Jr (@jghodgejr)
That tweet racked up two local retweets, eight local quotes and 24 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Parks
Hoodline helps you keep up with news and events from the city's parks and trails.
Phoenix had approximately the same volume of Twitter conversations about parks last week compared with the past week.
One that received attention locally was:
We're headed for a high near 100 degrees today! If you're doing any outdoor activities or hiking, please drink plenty of water, wear a hat and put on sunscreen. Park Rangers want you to "Take a Hike. Do it Right." Please, and know these #HikeRight guidelines https://t.co/FMJfN0wi8v https://t.co/25R9Lvm0yZ
— Phoenix Parks and Recreation (@PhoenixParks)
As of this publication, the tweet had garnered 52 local retweets and 87 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
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