The Town of Wake Forest is accepting applications for Wake Forest Planning 101, a free program from April 30 to May 21 offering residents insight into town planning. Dinner is provided and space is limited. Apply online by February 24.

A Georgia Senate committee advanced a bill to potentially force Atlanta to lease its city jail to Fulton County amid overcrowding issues and constitutional concerns for detainees.

Eden Prairie's annual Polar Plunge returns on March 8 to support Special Olympics, with participants taking an icy dip to raise funds as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run efforts.

BART organized a "speed dating/friend making" event on a train for adults aged 18-35, which quickly filled its 200 available spots. The event includes a ride and activities to facilitate connections.

Ramsey County celebrates Black History Month and labor movement, sets new special election date, hosts a job and resource fair for artists, and promotes mental health services amid a rise in contagious illnesses.

Brooklyn Park invites young women to explore non-traditional careers at the "Wonder Women, Defined!" event, featuring a police department tour and Q&A.

The Chicago Teachers Union rejected a fact-finding report in negotiations with Chicago Public Schools, citing demands for better pay, smaller classes, and hiring more school librarians.

Minnetonka hosts a free program, Minnetonka Academy, to educate locals about city operations from February 25th to March 25th. Registration is required by February 18th.

Attorneys general from 14 states oppose Trump's actions on gender-affirming care, refuting any connection with 'female genital mutilation' and vowing to enforce state laws protecting such care.

Plymouth Police participated in a breakfast event, demonstrating community commitment by presenting a check for fuel assistance raised through their "No Shave January Initiative," benefiting various local causes.

San Quentin staff joined a memorial run by the Alameda County Sheriff's Academy to honor late Oakland Officer Jordan Wingate, who died in the line of duty.

Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved new tenant protection laws, adding "just cause eviction" rules and greater renter safeguards in the county's unincorporated areas.

Texas State Technical College breaks ground for a new Advanced Manufacturing Center to boost its workforce training capacity, with programs such as semiconductor technology and precision machining, set to open in 2027.