Akron Police Chief Brian Harding faces calls for his resignation amid controversy over his handling of a police encounter involving Dierra Fields.

Two giant pandas are on their way to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. from China, arriving on the FedEx "Panda Express." They will undergo quarantine before meeting visitors.

Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky introduced three new Safe Haven Baby Boxes, providing anonymous options for mothers to safely surrender their infants.

The White Settlement Library has introduced a braille collection, providing books and tactile games for visually impaired patrons, following the city's White Cane Walk event promoting inclusivity.

Wellington opens a one-day resource center in response to Hurricane Milton, offering support from multiple agencies to help affected residents recover and apply for aid.

Salem will experience a temporary digital services outage from midnight to 5 a.m. on Wednesday due to a system update. Essential services like Utility Billing and Parks & Recreation will be affected.

The East Columbia 50+ Center in Howard County won the "Large Project of the Year Award" from CEAM for its innovative, sustainable design and community engagement.

A Miami man won $1 million from a Florida Lottery scratch-off game and chose a lump-sum payment of $640,000. The winning ticket was sold at Kendale Service Center.

Central Park announces its first Haunted Trails event for Halloween, inviting the community to decorate vehicles for trunk or treating, fostering community spirit with a mix of spookiness and tradition.

The Fall Kid Fish event at Veterans Park brought the community together for a day of fishing, learning, and family bonding, with organizers noting the event's success in fostering connections and traditions.

Orlando Police Department launches a new safety app featuring real-time updates, incident reporting, and public record requests to improve community engagement and law enforcement accessibility.

Raleigh's new Creds2Careers initiative offers work experience and skills training for 16-24-year-olds, including a 3-week camp, internships, and postsecondary enrollment.

Boston Police Department officers attended the Blessing of Officers Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Roslindale, aligning with the Faith & Blue initiative to strengthen police-community ties.