The Columbus Marathon will bring 12,000 runners and 100,000 spectators to Central Ohio, with street closures affecting Upper Arlington on October 19.

Raleigh's Girls' Tea & Triumph event for charity and cheer is set for November 14 at Kiwanis Park, inviting girls under 12 with an adult to partake in teas, treats, and games.

The Maryland Lottery has awarded over $29 million, including a $128,772 jackpot to a Rockville player and a $100,000 prize in Baltimore. With the Mega Millions at $600 million, interest in lottery games is surging across the state.

Broward County School Board voted 5-4 to allow high school students to use cellphones during lunch periods, following debates and a local-autonomy state law.

Houston residents debate a new $16 million specialty homeless shelter proposal due to concerns over safety and neighborhood impact, with the city council vote postponed.

Flags across New York will fly at half-staff today in memory of retired State Trooper Mark Ondus, honoring his service related to the 9/11 aftermath.

Arlington seeks community input via a survey for Fielder Park's redesign, offering a collaborative opportunity to shape the local green space's future.

Janesville Fire and Police Departments are hosting a child safety seat inspection on November 13, offering free checks and installation advice by certified technicians.

The Clifton Church Water Main Replacement Project in DeKalb County will replace aging pipes and begins October 13. The project is part of a $4.27 billion initiative and is expected to take nine months.

The North Beach software engineer who made headlines last month for tracking SFMTA parking enforcement in real time has been sitting on an even bigger stunt: coordinating 50 people to simultaneously summon autonomous vehicles to Coit Tower's narrow access road. What happened next was equal parts traffic nightmare and performance art, with cheering crowds watching self-driving cars navigate their way out of a dead-end trap.

San Francisco's Alpha School, charging $75,000/year, uses AI instead of teachers to deliver its curriculum, focusing on individualized learning and 'life skills'. Critics raise concerns about the impact of AI on education quality.

Los Angeles City Council approved a trash collection fee hike, the first in almost two decades, due to increased costs and new organic waste requirements.

Thornton PD's Citizens Police Academy showcased SWAT operations, allowing attendees to try on gear and explore an MRAP vehicle, while officers shared personal accounts of high-stakes scenarios.