Plymouth invites locals to join city committees and commissions, with a Nov. 8 application deadline, to advise on environmental, housing, and recreational planning.

Hurricane Milton has disrupted Tampa's utility billing, leading to estimated bills based on past usage due to inaccessible water meters. No late fees will apply, and true-up will occur when normal meter reading resumes.

A couple is suing Boar's Head and Publix, alleging deli turkey they sold was listeria-contaminated, leading to severe health problems for Michael Silberman.

Fort Worth celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Fire Department Station 16 with community members and city officials in attendance, highlighting local support and the station's role in enhancing neighborhood safety.

The St. Joseph River is safe after a 50,000-gallon wastewater spill; the no-contact advisory was lifted following tests showing normal fecal coliform levels.

Philadelphia officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the $20.6 million Barrett Playground renovation aiming to enhance the community's sense of pride.

A Hampden community comes together after a fire through a prayer vigil, community support, and fundraising for victims, following a fire that destroyed homes and claimed two lives.

Mansfield marks October as Pit Bull Awareness Month, aiming to overcome negative stereotypes and promote adoption of pit bulls, with education on the breed's positive traits and efforts to reduce high shelter intake and euthanasia rates.

Oregon celebrates Community Bank Week from October 21-25, recognizing the role of local banks in the economy and community, providing over 4,800 jobs and supporting small businesses.

Local musicians are hosting benefit concerts across North Carolina to support hurricane relief, with all proceeds going to aid organizations. Events feature artists like Old Crow Medicine Show and Eric Church.

The Cobb County School District removed six more books from libraries due to content deemed inappropriate, despite concerns over freedom of expression and bias, with Superintendent Ragsdale defending the action.

Officials lifted the shelter-in-place order in Rockdale County after a chemical fire cleanup at the BioLab facility, resuming normal activities and in-person schooling.

The Seattle Humane Society has received 60 kittens from Tennessee following Hurricane Helene, in a rescue effort to ease the burden on shelters in the disaster area.