The City's Parks and Recreation Department is offering painting classes for residents at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center starting January 23rd.

St. Augustine will celebrate its 42nd Annual Arbor Day with a ceremony, tree planting, and free sapling distribution on January 17, 2025, at Plaza de la Constitución. Mayor Sikes-Kline and officials will speak, and there will be a choir performance.

A study calls for significant cuts in Utah's alfalfa and hay production to save the Great Salt Lake, emphasizing a need for a 35% water usage reduction, particularly in agriculture.

The MyFW app helps Fort Worth residents report emergencies during severe weather, providing a direct line to city officials. It includes new service request options for issues like "Clogged Inlet/Storm Drain Emergency."

New Arizona law allows homeowners in cities over 75,000 to build ADUs, despite concerns from Phoenix leaders about impacts on housing goals and local infrastructure.

The Eco Grande Golf Course has reopened after canal restoration work but awaits the delivery of a new fleet of golf carts, with no confirmed date yet.

California Governor Newsom secured a FEMA grant to help fight the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, with multiple wildfires threatening the region.

Raleigh's Human Relations Commission is hosting an event on January 21 for the National Day of Racial Healing to promote trust and unity, featuring discussions and workshops.

Mayor Brandon Scott has presented his 2025 legislative goals for Baltimore, focusing on issues such as local sales tax, illegal dumping, and the opioid crisis to promote the city's rejuvenation.

The City of Minneapolis opens applications for the "Step Up" internship program to help underserved youth gain career experience.

Marietta approves transitional housing, Emmanuel's Village, for homeless students, offering 15 tiny homes built through private donations, with additional amenities aimed at restoring normalcy for affected families.

Jamaican-born Nesta Leeloo celebrated her 108th birthday in Tamarac, surrounded by her large family, and received honors including a day named after her.

Former Dearborn Mayor John "Jack" B. O'Reilly Jr. will be honored at a memorial on Feb 1st after passing at 76; he's remembered for his long public service and improvements to the city.