Hillsborough County has announced its Christmas holiday schedule, with closures affecting services such as waste collection, customer service, and office operations, while providing information for Christmas tree disposal and emergency contacts.

Commissioner Mickell Lowery's 8th Annual Toy Giveaway is to be held on December 20, 2025, at Union Valley Baptist Church, promising a free gift for each child present.

Commissioner Sugarmon hosts a free event for Memphis youth to receive skateboards, take lessons, and enjoy entertainment and food on December 20, 2025.

More than 100 faith leaders chained themselves to ICE's San Francisco field office at 630 Sansome, blocking check‑ins and prompting federal arrests, organizers say.

Aurora School will absorb students and staff from Mills College Children’s School after Northeastern plans to close the campus program in June 2026.

Stockton City Council accepts an $8 million violence prevention grant, amidst criticism by the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation regarding their approach to reducing violence.

Utah's population reached over 3.55 million in 2025, with a growth rate of 1.3%, down from 1.5% in 2024, with most new residents in Utah and Salt Lake counties.

Waipahu's Walmart hosted a community holiday event with police and civil servants fostering public camaraderie, highlighted by an officer gifting a PS5 to a local student.

Eden Prairie offers protections against heating disconnections, light recycling, and promotes responsible disposal and composting, along with unique local gift options.

Austin Energy commits $735 million to improve electric grid reliability, focusing on upgrades, pole inspections, wildfire management, and smart grid analytics. The investment aims to address past issues and ensure stable power supply.

Seattle Police and partners provided new winter coats to 340 children at Rising Star Elementary School, highlighting community involvement and support.

Cox Communications pledged a $150,000 matching grant to Monarch School Project in Barrio Logan; combined with Lucky Duck’s match, donations will be tripled through Dec. 31.

Raleigh Water's report highlights successful management of water services, including infrastructure expansion, leak repairs, and technological advancements in monitoring and analysis.