The Everett Chamber launched the Everett Nonprofit Collaboration Roundtable to aid local nonprofits in sharing resources and aligning services, inviting leaders for its first meeting.

Phoenix is developing its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and seeks public input on housing and community development through community meetings and surveys.

Dearborn's monthly FOLD book and media sale, featuring a special collection on history, will be held on February 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.

Clayton County is seeking construction firms to mentor small businesses in the industry to foster growth and success. Applications are due by March 31, 2025.

Copper, the BPD's Comfort Dog, visited the Salesian Boys & Girls Club's after-school program to provide emotional support and foster better police-community relations.

Fire crews tackle the Brady Fire in Arizona, which has grown to 400 acres with containment efforts underway and local authorities urging residents to avoid the area.

Dallas Animal Services hosts "Late Night Doggie Date Night" on Feb 12, offers free adoptions including spay/neuter and vaccines, invites public to visit late until 8 p.m. for pet adoption.

Education advocates protest in Annapolis against proposed changes to Maryland's education reform plan, the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, due to a $3 billion deficit. They argue cutbacks could hurt high-poverty schools and teacher support times.

The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson partnered with Wilson County Cooperative Extension to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles, supporting a sushi-making event for the YMCA's afterschool program.

Power outages in Oakland County led to school closures, affecting approximately 3,400 customers and several schools, with no specific restoration timeline provided.

Bowie, Texas is recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting their commitment to using tourism for economic and job growth.

MiLEAP awarded $10 million to 75 Michigan school districts to promote college enrollment and support post-high school plans by increasing FAFSA completion rates among seniors.

Carrboro is set to open the Drakeford Library Complex in February 2025, offering a hub for learning, recreation, and arts with a library, community departments, a radio station, and performance spaces.