Lucky Tree Café is opening at Moore Square Park in downtown Raleigh, offering coffee, bakery goods, and vegetarian options to increase local foot traffic and downtown vibrancy.

Carver County Parks is hiring a Parks Maintenance and Forestry Supervisor to manage staff, oversee operations, and maintain parks. Applications are due by December 20th.

Oregon officials offer safety tips for Thanksgiving, covering kitchen fires, deep-frying turkeys, travel preparedness, and health precautions to prevent illness.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints readies its annual Christmas light display at Temple Square, featuring additional lights and nativity scenes.

The City of Aurora hosts its annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Dec. 3, featuring a market, tree lighting ceremony, entertainment, and the 25th Festival of Wreaths at the Aurora History Museum.

Terri Michels won the 2024 Mankato Photo Contest, earning a spot in the 2025 city calendar alongside eleven other photographers. The calendar will also feature important city dates and information.

Sacramento's Food Justice Grant distributed over 1.2 million pounds of food, benefiting underserved communities and creating lasting infrastructure for food security.

Residents in Scottsdale are divided over Axon's headquarters expansion and a 74-acre mixed-use site, fearing community disruption despite potential economic benefits.

Las Cruces is updating its land use code and seeks public input on the Realize Las Cruces Technical Manual until December 31, 2024. The new zoning map aligns with the Elevate Las Cruces Plan.

The Garfield Community Center will host its annual holiday party on December 6, featuring games, music, crafts, and "Toys for Tots" registration for those in need.

Rockwall County's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 6th invites the community to festive music and holiday celebrations at the courthouse, with performances by local church choirs.

Lake Havasu City has announced the closure of administrative offices and the Aquatic Center for the Thanksgiving holiday, with altered trash pickup schedules but no interruption to emergency services.

The Oklahoma City Utilities Department warns of increased FOG (fats, oils, grease) in drains during holidays and advises residents to properly dispose of such waste to prevent clogs.