The Seattle Fire Department and U.S. Marine Corps Reserves are hosting a Toys for Tots drive, inviting donations of new, unwrapped toys at select fire stations on December 7th.

Minnesota's AASD and DSD provide updates on health care transitions, such as the switch from PCA and CSG to CFSS, changes in the CBSM, and other health care-related news.

Baltimore's Vanguard Collegiate Middle School was celebrated for reducing chronic absenteeism by 27%, winning the 'Mayor’s Attendance Challenge' for the first quarter.

Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy has appointed Norman Barnett and Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson as new judges and reappointed Jennifer Inmon to the Cobb Magistrate Court.

Ramsey County's tech team at the Emergency Communications Center won the Employee Achievement Award for ensuring 911 services ran smoothly during dispatch floor renovations.

Austin's Fifth Annual Gingerbread History Heroes Program offers free ornament crafting to honor Texas figures at various venues starting December 2, 2024.

San Diego announces partnerships with educational institutions offering city employees discounted and free educational opportunities, focusing on up-skilling and career growth.

Urban Alchemy may lay off half its staff amid a budget crisis, affecting street safety efforts in San Francisco’s Tenderloin, mid-Market, and SoMa areas.

The Upper Arlington Police are hosting the "Cram a Cruiser" food drive to benefit the Heart to Heart Food Pantry, with a public call to donate essentials on Saturday at Fire Station 72.

Upper Arlington and adjacent areas are preparing for Small Business Saturday, partnering with the Tri-Village Chamber Partnership to encourage local holiday shopping.

The Family Resource Center in Ridge Manor, FL, is closing on November 26th, 2024, with essential services ceasing and comfort stations remaining for a while.

Clark County focuses on reducing holiday food waste through planning, using the "Guest-imator" tool, proper storage, and composting to mitigate financial and environmental impacts.

Doña Ana County administrative offices will close on November 28-29 for Thanksgiving, with emergency services continuing without interruption. Normal operations resume December 2.