The 80th annual Raleigh Christmas Parade brought community, first responders, and holiday cheer to downtown, featuring local schools, entertainers, and Santa Claus.

Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. invites Fulton County District 5 residents to the Winter District Dialogues with an online and in-person option to discuss the 2025 budget and other concerns.

Avondale announces the Avondazzle Dash event on December 21, 2024, starting at 8 a.m. at the Civic Center with 5K, 10K, and a Winter Waddle 1K races, festive activities, and registration available until December 20.

The Maple Grove Skating School has been recognized by Learn to Skate USA after reaching 1,000 members and achieving top ranks in the state and nationally.

A historical presentation titled "A Day of Infamy" featuring retired teacher Frank Galbraith will delve into events from WWI to WWII on Dec. 4 at the Farragut Community Center.

Raleigh's Dr. M.T. Pope House hosts "Joy Cometh in the Morning" symposium for Black History Month, focusing on African American strides post-emancipation with discussions and music.

Colorado Springs announces Thanksgiving closures for city facilities and special holiday activities, including limited openings for certain attractions and discounts on Cyber Monday merchandise.

OSL Serves in Seattle provides 6,000-7,000 daily meals to those in need, has a food recovery program, and recently opened a new, eco-friendly facility, emphasizing equity and community.

Philadelphia's Katie Florio won the Philadelphia Marathon, becoming the second local woman to do so since the 1980s and achieving this just over a year after giving birth.

Oklahoma City is conducting an online survey to gather feedback on its curbside recycling program to address contamination issues and improve recycling efforts.

There are five confirmed cases of whooping cough at Lane Tech High School in Chicago, impacting various grades despite vaccinations, indicating a larger national trend of increased pertussis cases.

The Snellville community and Georgia Cool Cruisers hosted a car show raising $2,318 for the Shop with a Cop program, allowing 10 extra families to join the Christmas event.

Breast cancer survivor Jodie Kavka won a 2024 Ford Bronco from the Pennsylvania Lottery after purchasing a scratch-off ticket at a GetGo store in Monroeville.