EPCC announced the winners of its 2025 Excellence Awards, recognizing faculty and staff achievements, including Dr. Rebecca A. Escamilla and librarian Lorely Ambriz.

Raleigh Yard Waste Center offers free organic mulch from April 22 to May 10 in celebration of Earth Day and Compost Awareness, available for residents and businesses.

The Plymouth Fire Department is recruiting part-time/on-call firefighters with no experience necessary, offering flexible roles with training, hourly wages, and a pension. Interested individuals can apply from April 28 to June 29.

The Crescent City Connection Bridge was lit in red to honor fallen firefighters for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's #NFFFLightTheNight2025 event.

Knoxville Police engaged in community outreach at Sequoyah Elementary School, providing interactive experiences with police equipment and a K-9 officer, fostering positive relations with students.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announces a citywide student dance program revival, aiming for equitable arts access in public schools and recreation centers, funded by the ACA Bridge Fund for Dance.

Lorain County Sheriff's corrections officers received specialized ground defense training to enhance their ability to manage physical confrontations in jails.

Six Flags Over Texas will offer free entry to military personnel and veterans from May 23-26. Eligible individuals can also buy additional discounted tickets. Verification is required through ID.me or a valid military ID.

Matisse Matsumoto was honored as Arlington’s Student-Athlete of the Month for his tennis achievements and leadership. He plans to study Computer Science at UCF.

Kobe Bryant's memorial mural in LA was vandalized with graffiti, prompting a restoration fundraising campaign.

Miami-Dade is set to honor service animals on International Guide Dog Day with a special event including the "SUPER EVA" painting unveiling, fostering awareness and celebrating the bond between service animals and their humans.

The RTA in New Orleans has unveiled plans to modernize the Algiers Ferry Terminal and has scheduled a meeting to engage with local disadvantaged businesses about the project.

Gold prices have risen, drawing prospectors to Arizona, while Spokane pawn shops warn of fake gold scams. Enthusiasm for prospecting clashes with the reality of fraud.