Hickory announces a government shutdown for Good Friday, with garbage pickup continuing and yard waste services open, but libraries closed. Parks and rec centers remain open.

Roswell firefighter Kyle Phillips rescued a snapping turtle from traffic, a humorous incident now termed Code T.U.R.T.L.E., with the turtle potentially adopted by the fire station.

Tampa to host dual event for AAPI Heritage Month, including a scholarship pageant and singing contest, on May 3 at the Barksdale Senior Center. Pre-registration required.

The Euless Library Foundation Book Sale is set for April 12 at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library, offering affordable books and fundraising for library programs.

Utah Public Radio teams up with StoryCorps for storytelling recordings in Southern Utah, inviting locals to share personal stories, to be broadcast and archived at the Library of Congress.

Hickory introduces a monthly art club, Art for All, starting April 15, offering free art supplies and sessions for locals 16+ at the Highland Recreation Center. No registration required to participate.

Mecklenburg County Public Health partners with Baby Bundles to provide baby supplies and health information to high-risk pregnant women, supported by a national grant.

Raleigh Police continued their community engagement with another "Cops on the Block" event, focusing on crime prevention and strengthening police-community ties.

North Las Vegas partners with Nevada Plants to give away 150 free trees to local residents to improve tree equity and combat urban heat, with a limit of one tree per person.

Palm Coast's proposed $80M fuel terminal faces opposition from residents and a change of heart by the Mayor; environmental concerns drive resistance, while supporters cite economic benefits. A decisive City Council meeting is approaching.

Cousins Subs partners with Friends of Oak Creek Public Library for a fundraiser on April 14, donating proceeds from 4-7pm when customers mention the cause.

National Library Week in Plaquemines Parish urges residents to get a library card for access to extensive resources.

Cleveland has launched Cleveland Moves, a plan to improve city transit, detailed in an Interactive Report on OpenDataCLE, as announced on their Facebook page.