Maple Grove, MN holds an annual candlelight memorial on December 6 at the Angel of Hope statue, where residents can honor lost loved ones with candles and flowers.

Brooklyn Park's Recycling Week starts December 2, with residents reminded to have carts ready by 6:30 a.m. The city advises against bagging recyclables and promotes their app for sorting help.

Austin's drinking water shows negligible PFAS levels after a year-long safety study, complying with an EPA directive, with most tests showing undetectable amounts.

The City of Redmond announces its Redmond Lights event, which will start Dec. 7 and run until Jan. 6, 2025. The event will feature light displays, art, and live performances.

Oregon heightens wildfire preparedness with a $250 incentive for residents in high-risk areas to complete a defensible space assessment through the OSFM program, aiming to mitigate fire damage.

Long Beach Health Department receives a grant to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety through education and infrastructure programs. Mayor Richardson emphasizes street safety as a priority.

Bemidji held its 28th annual Night We Light Celebration, featuring a parade led by Santa, a possible record-breaking digital pixel light display, and a window display contest, with over 800,000 lights displayed city-wide.

The Greater Parker Foundation is preparing for Colorado Gives Day on December 10, with 100% of donations going directly to local programs such as scholarships, public safety, and cultural arts.

Phoenix community groups provide hot meals and resources to the unhoused, fostering unity and hope through events like a Chili Cookoff and Thanksgiving meal service.

The Fort Worth Police Department offers grant training and funding to local nonprofits, detailing eligibility criteria, assistance through Grant Navigators, and application processes on social media.

The Illinois Power Agency requests public feedback on the evaluation of its Illinois Solar for All Program, especially from environmental justice groups. Written responses are due by December 20, and a workshop is scheduled for December 16.

A fire at Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton forced evacuations, with South Fulton Fire Rescue containing it and reporting no injuries. The cause is under investigation.

D.C.'s Cathedral Commons area will host its Holiday Tree Lighting on December 6, which will result in road closures and parking restrictions on Newark Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Idaho Avenue, NW, from 3-9 p.m.