Seattle Public Utilities invites volunteers for a clean up event on September 21, at four locations, to reduce stormwater pollution and educate the community.

Woodcrest Elementary School collaborated with local volunteers for a day of service, which included setting up a sensory room, creating care packages, and launching a Free Little Library to boost student education and community engagement.

The Philadelphia Fire Department and the American Red Cross are collaborating to improve fire safety by installing smoke alarms in Holmesburg after a fatal fire.

A Houston community is holding a vigil for Landon Payton, a 14-year-old who died after a PE class emergency, amidst unresolved questions about the incident and the school's response.

Residents in Arizona, including Buckeye's Dominic Wiederin and Phoenix apartment dwellers, face oppressive heat due to failing or absent AC systems, with some waiting extended periods for repairs.

Lee Boulie is appointed as the new Director of the John P. Holt Brentwood Library, bringing in over 17 years of experience in library and cultural settings.

St. Louis Park introduced mystlouispark, a digital platform allowing residents to report non-emergency issues to the local government easily. The tool is accessible via website or app, and offers privacy options for users submitting reports.

Over 17,000 AT&T workers in the Southeast are striking against claimed unfair labor practices, with union CWA alleging AT&T lacks negotiating authority.

Katy ISD is considering a ban on books about gender fluidity in schools and requiring parental opt-in for high school students to access such material.

Roswell has placed access restrictions at Vickery Creek near the waterfall for safety and environmental protection, causing mixed reactions among the public.

A $1 million winning lottery ticket was sold at Quick Stop in Butler County, PA. The store earns a $5,000 bonus, and officials remind that prizes must be claimed within one year.

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety plans to engage with citizens at the state fair, offering insights into their services and fostering community relations.

Newnan's Urban Redevelopment Agency hosts a Housing Resource Fair to inform residents on housing assistance options, set for September 7 on West Broad Street.