Pembroke Pines' garbage collection schedule adjusts for holidays. Thanksgiving begins at 6AM, with carts out the night before. Christmas Day service is paused, with bulk Zone 11 moved to December 30. New Year's Day follows the regular schedule.

Fort Worth's contest to name street sweepers draws community interest, with more than 1,300 names submitted. Voting is open until Nov. 15 for the final 12 names.

Broward County Animal Care offers free pet wellness services, including vaccinations and microchipping, at its Community Pet Care Clinics. Pre-registration is available online.

Fort Worth announces a Thanksgiving Break Camp for kids aged 5-13, with pre-registration at $15/day and on-site registration at $20/day. Programs run from 7:30 AM to 6 PM with discounts available.

The Boston Police Department's "Walk the Beat" program in Charlestown celebrated Halloween, fostering community relations with decorated paths and friendly interactions between officers and residents.

The Boots to Business Reboot Workshop in Fort Worth on Nov. 12 offers veterans and military spouses free entrepreneurial training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

St. James Church in Ferndale held its final mass before closing due to attendance and financial issues, with parishioners directed to the Oak Park campus.

The City of Pittsburgh announced that several Citiparks facilities will function as polling places on Election Day, suspending regular activities to support voting.

Fort Worth Municipal Court celebrates Municipal Court Week (Nov 4-8) with events at the A.D. Marshall Building, emphasizing unity, justice, and community engagement.

Alicia Sojourner is appointed as Washington County's chief equity and inclusion officer after a nationwide search, emphasizing the county's commitment to diversity and equity.

Residents in a senior living community near Apache Junction are enduring a year-long mail delivery disruption due to a damaged mail cluster box, leading to daily 30-minute trips to the local post office.

Residents in Orlando's SODO district express concerns over a proposed new homeless shelter, fearing safety and property value impacts. They plan to oppose the plan at the upcoming city council meeting.

Boston Police officers participated in the Asian American Festival to enhance community relations, distributing educational and trust-building materials to children.