West Collierville Middle School students Dah Yeon Kang and Brooke Baker won a Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest, promoted by Collierville Fire & Rescue.

Columbia University is addressing campus division with "Listening Tables" after intense protests, amidst strict security and a settlement with the Trump administration that increased oversight.

Oklahoma City opens Dorset Place Veteran Community to help house veterans and tackle local homelessness, with 37 of 70 units completed in its first phase.

Bay Area homeschoolers can learn coding using Minecraft: Education Edition at the new Homeschool iCode Camp, starting November 7th, with interactive sessions every Friday during the school year. Each session costs $70.

Las Vegas allows paying off parking fines with toy donations during a campaign from Sept. 15 to Nov. 14, 2025, benefiting children through Nevada Behavioral Health.

Loma Park Elementary School is participating in Walk & Bike to School Day to promote safety, health, and active transportation for students, in alignment with San Antonio's Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School program.

Tukwila launches The People's Project, allowing residents to decide on the use of a $100,000 fund for local improvements, embracing a participatory budgeting approach.

Detroit has transitioned to 10-digit dialing due to the 313 area code reaching capacity, introducing the new 679 area code. Residents keep their numbers, and rates are unaffected.

Akron sets Trick or Treat night for October 25 with extra police patrols, festivities including "Thriller on the BLVD" to enhance the community spirit.

Gahanna is renovating the Creekside area and seeks public input through a community conversation, allowing residents to discuss development plans and view project designs.

The County of San Diego hosted a Community Resource Fair in South Bay to offer various support services to locals, especially those involved with the justice system.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office warns against license plate tampering, now a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida, which can lead to more serious charges if used in other crimes.

Michigan’s Clean Boats, Clean Waters program has launched its sixth season, offering $35,000 in grants to help combat invasive species in the state’s waterways. The initiative invites applications from local and tribal governments, schools, and nonprofit groups to fund educational and preventive projects aimed at protecting Michigan’s aquatic ecosystems.