A burst water pipe caused severe flooding at Franklin Wright Settlements in Detroit, leading to a shutdown of the facility and an urgent call for community support.

Janesville seeks volunteers for various city boards and committees to influence local policy and community development. Applications are due by March 8.

A new Home Depot Foundation poll and local reporting show Texans waiting far longer to rebuild after disasters because trained tradespeople are scarce. Industry groups say expanded training and policy fixes are needed.

Raleigh Parks is hosting an event to reimagine Nash Square with community input, featuring art activities, expert talks, and music at Whiskey Kitchen on Feb. 26.

The DeKalb-Peachtree Airport Advisory Board meeting on Feb 9 offers updates on operations and allows community input in Atlanta, both in-person and virtually.

Creve Coeur residents can join Mayor Robert Hoffman for a casual "Coffee with the Mayor" at 7:30 a.m. on February 5 to discuss city matters without a set agenda.

Salt used to de-ice Brooklyn streets has damaged underground power cables, causing outages for about 2,000 residents in neighborhoods like Boerum Hill and Park Slope.

Chairwoman Dr. Alieka Anderson-Henry will host "Real Talk" in Clayton County on February 26, 2026, for residents to discuss local issues with government officials.

Trustees approved roughly $7.4M in cuts last Thursday, reducing about 26.5 FTE and trimming services from nightly custodial coverage to assigned devices for younger students. District leaders say the moves are meant to shore up reserves amid slowing property‑tax growth.

Readers can tour real-life places from Scott Blackburn's novel "It Dies With You" in NC. The literary journey departs from Raleigh on March 3, costs $35-$50, and requires registration.

Art exhibition by the Robinson brothers is now open at North Cobb Regional Library, showcasing diverse art mediums, reflecting their heritage and creative paths.

A Minnetonka rescue says recent ICE activity has left dozens of pets without steady care; The Bond Between is offering fosters, emergency food kits and vet services.

The National Park Service is studying eight Memphis-area lynching sites after a congressional directive. Public meetings and a comment period run into early April.