Germantown’s 300-year story now has a front door. A new visitor center connects travelers and residents to 20 historic and cultural destinations across Northwest Philadelphia.

Two SFFD members are joining a 40-day bicycle tribute from Santa Clara to Brooklyn. The ride honors the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11.

Tampa is adding a 60-bed emergency shelter for veterans experiencing homelessness after a $4.4 million Hillsborough County renovation.

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church supported about 1,000 DeKalb families with groceries, school supplies and household essentials while honoring local educators.

Slidell’s 22nd annual Red Beans ’N’ Rice Cook-Off offers an all-you-can-eat $10 lunch while raising money for mental health services.

Springfield Township’s Cars for K9s show drew more than 200 vehicles, 30 vendors and plenty of community support for the police department’s canine unit.

Texas Mutual says its investments are building a Texas workforce from the ground up, with Bonton Farms as a South Dallas proving ground.

Cleveland’s Central Kinsman Wellness Collective is bringing back its farm stop with more vendors, fresh juice, hot food and free shuttles.

Nearly 3,000 cyclists are expected for Pittsburgh’s annual PedalPGH fundraiser on August 30. Three routes, a North Side festival and a zero-waste push are all part of the ride.

More than 1.2 million Georgia students relied on free or reduced-price school meals last year. Changes to SNAP and Medicaid could make that safety net harder to reach.

Ride & Run With The Stars returns to Safety Harbor with a new venue, a 10K, a 62-mile bike ride and Santa’s helicopter arrival.

Seattle’s viral raccoon Jimothy has earned a statewide honor from Gov. Bob Ferguson. Officials still want fans to keep their distance.

The Yountville Sun is publishing again under billionaire Gary Jabara, who promises editorial independence despite his deep business ties to town.