UMMC and its physicians' union have agreed on a contract with a 20% pay raise over three years, additional vacation, and the creation of a Labor-Management Committee.

San Diego's Grantville introduces a new safe parking program offering 20 spaces for the homeless until it becomes a housing project in late 2026. Managed by Dreams for Change, the program provides meals, case management, and access to resources.

Dawson Metcalf has been appointed to the Outdoor Equity Grant Board in Colorado, bringing LGBTQ+ advocacy and diverse perspectives to the state's outdoor programs and natural resource management.

The Haunted Trolley Tour in downtown Raleigh offers a spooky historical experience, suitable for ages six and up. Book in advance for tours in October.

Fort Bend County Pride Festival returns with a superhero theme to celebrate diversity and love in the LGBTQ+ community, featuring family-friendly activities and opportunities for vendors and volunteers.

St. Charles County, Missouri, experienced an outage of their Text-to-911 service due to network issues, impacting emergency communications for residents.

Rebecca Guerrero, a teacher at Young Women’s STEAM Academy in El Paso, won the James F. Veninga Humanities Teaching Award for her innovative approach to humanities education.

Cobb County's DEC has integrated AI into their 911 system to enable video streaming from callers, real-time translation, and IP-based infrastructure with AT&T’s ESInet for improved emergency responses.

Bethune Park unveils renovations including a new basketball court and upgraded playground on August 21, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at 301 Bethune Street, Norco.

A hazmat emergency in downtown Noblesville prompted a shelter-in-place order, now lifted after authorities deemed the area safe. Officials haven’t disclosed the material involved.

Dunedin honored Purple Heart recipients, featuring U.S. Army Specialist Charles Lemon, an advocate for wounded veterans, reflecting on military sacrifice and valor.

Sandy Springs invites residents to discuss commercial design guidelines on August 21 at the Performing Arts Center, with an online platform available for feedback until September 8.

NFL star Arik Armstead visited Fortune School to promote literacy, sharing his personal reading struggles and launching a comic book about finding confidence through education.