The ToneZ beach band is set to perform at Veterans Park in Kannapolis on September 11 for the last Thursdays on Main Concert of the year, featuring a free family-friendly event starting at 6 p.m. with food for purchase and certain rules in place.

Phoenix reports on the progress of public safety improvements, noting nearly 70% completion of action items and updates on use of force policy, officer training, and accountability measures.

Gaston County's "Savvy Citizen" podcast won a national award from the 3CMA for its engaging, professional content highlighting local government and community.

Tulsa is set to begin Welcoming Week 2025 on September 11, with events celebrating diversity and inclusion, including a naturalization ceremony and various cultural activities.

The Musical Swings installation is back at Fort Ben Cultural Campus in Lawrence, allowing visitors to create music by playing on the swings. The collaboration with Daily tous les jours aims to foster community through shared artistic experiences.

Marietta PAL is hosting its 2nd Annual Fall Festival with games, costumes, and food on September 26, promising a fun event for families at the local community center.

The fall edition of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine covers topics like wild rice conservation, state park celebrations, fishing, and wildlife management, and is available in print and online.

Grand Prairie celebrates its Hispanic community's culture and traditions, making up nearly half the city's populace, through various Hispanic Heritage Month events.

North Las Vegas Police Academy is graduating 18 new officers, including a diverse group with seven bilingual individuals, alongside five Clark County School District Police grads.

Hickory starts registration for youth basketball and indoor soccer, free for residents, $40 fee for nonresidents, with age divisions 5-15 and mandatory birth certificate submission for new families.

Boston Police Department officers distributed school supplies and offered encouragement to students on their first day back to school, as part of an effort to foster positive community interactions.

Fort Worth invites residents to contribute to the city's Aquatics Master Plan, which will guide the development of pools, splashpads, and aquatic programs. Public meetings are scheduled for input.

Lawton's Open Streets Committee prepares a downtown pedestrian event to promote community health and engagement with activities planned for September 20, 2025.