Kannapolis won three awards at the NC3C Excellence in Communications Awards for its Gem Theatre Renovation Campaign, including first place in Multi-platform Campaign.

Waymo's autonomous vehicles in Austin have drawn criticism for stalling, speeding, and crashing, with locals frustrated by their cautious driving and safety issues. Despite complaints, Texas law limits local regulation of driverless cars.

Pinellas County introduces GivePulse, a new digital platform to help streamline volunteer services. It simplifies signing up for opportunities and logging hours.

Northam Park in Upper Arlington unveils new tennis and pickleball courts at a May 1st ribbon-cutting event, complete with a service building for visitors' convenience.

The Hickory Public Library hosts an event to share and preserve high school memories from local schools with a presentation by Rhonda Roederer and an opportunity for attendees to have yearbooks digitized.

Georgia Grown has launched the 2025 You-Pick Agritourism Map to help visitors explore over 30 local farms and engage with the state's agricultural heritage.

The National Weather Service in St. Louis offers a free storm-spotting class in collaboration with the City Emergency Management Agency and St. Louis Public Library.

Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee reopens on April 25 after passing health department tests for lead clearance, with further cleaning completed in select areas. Other MPS schools are also being evaluated for lead hazards.

Boston Police assisted at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Castle Island, promoting community relations by helping kids find eggs and ensuring safety at the event.

The University of Michigan claims 11th Amendment immunity against lawsuits in a scandal involving ex-coach Matt Weiss, who is accused of hacking student-athlete accounts.

Jimmy's Famous Seafood banned WWE's Paul Heyman for betraying Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41, with the restaurant expressing their support for Reigns on social media.

Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans are planning a third strike on May 1 amid ongoing contract negotiations, citing unresolved issues like staffing, pay, and safety.

Milwaukee's Bublr Bikes expands their bike-share program with 500 e-bikes and more stations, including a partnership with Veolia, aligning with Earth Day for sustainable transit.