Dunedin, Florida, holds a Garden Soup Workshop during National Soup Month, offering guidance on growing soup ingredients and promoting healthy eating.

Charlotte collaborates with Smart Charlotte to provide free EmpowerTech digital workshops for community leaders, offering the EmpowerTech Excellence Award for dedicated participants.

Federal data show the Seattle metro’s unemployment climbed to 5.1% in November, a 1.1-point jump as tech layoffs and weaker hiring cooled the market. Analysts will watch upcoming company announcements and federal reports for a turnaround.

City planners will present a new 'Granville 2.0' vision for the 58‑acre former Northridge Mall at a Jan. 21 open house; neighbors can review the report and weigh in.

Court records show no convictions tied to Portland's public camping ban so far, with many cases delayed or dismissed amid shelter referrals and a public defender shortage.

Hillsborough County's Drop Savers Poster Contest invites young artists to create water conservation-themed posters, with submissions due by February 15.

Advocates warned that federal immigration enforcement is leaving hundreds of Texas children in prolonged custody, citing reports of months‑long detentions and growing mental‑health risks.

A $2 million redevelopment grant that would help pay for the sale of the former UWM campus has been paused, leaving Washington County to weigh legal and funding options. Community members are divided over the future of the site.

Upcoming roadwork on LA 428 in Orleans Parish will cause partial closures for guardrail installations, affecting traffic from January 26 to February 6, 2026.

Janesville has declared a winter weather emergency, requiring residents to remove vehicles from streets by 9 p.m. Tuesday for snow plowing until 8 a.m. Thursday. Noncompliance will result in a $50 fine.

Raleigh's Historic Trolley to offer a Women's History Tour on March 15, highlighting female figures who impacted the city's history, with tickets priced at $12.

Pinellas Park Police gifted a bike to a local fifth grader in need, demonstrating their commitment to community service and fostering connections with residents.

Warming shelters in a region are preparing for a snowstorm and calling for more volunteers, as they expect increased demand from the most vulnerable residents.