Brooklyn Park reminds residents of Recycling Week from January 12-16, with carts to be placed by 6:30 a.m. for pickup by 6 p.m. Guidelines include keeping recyclables loose in carts and using the new multilingual Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app.

Portland's Fire Station 11, blending history with modern demands, serves multiple neighborhoods since the 1920s, undergoing upgrades to handle increased service needs.

Gahanna celebrated the opening of the new Lincoln High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, showcasing a commitment to education and youth. The event was shared on the city's Facebook page.

Westlake, Ohio requests residents keep dogs off the $5 million Parkside Fields to prevent turf damage, warning that non-compliance might lead to restricted access.

Clackamas County, Oregon launches a campaign to support residents quitting smoking, featuring resources such as the Oregon Tobacco Quit Line, texting 'READY' to 34191, and visiting QuitNow.net/Oregon for assistance.

Atlanta opens warming centers to protect residents from cold snap, with transportation from the Gateway Center provided. Centers operate on a set schedule during frigid temperatures.

Gahanna, Ohio encourages residents to save on energy costs with its Energy Plus program offering competitive rates for clean and traditional energy, undercutting AEP Ohio's prices.

Honolulu residents protested at the Hawaii State Capitol against the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, reflecting national concerns over immigration enforcement.

Lawrence and Arts for Lawrence will host a Black History Month event with performances at the Theater at the Fort on February 11, celebrating Black heritage.

Boston Police District A-7 introduces off-ice training to their Hockey Skills Program, fostering young athletes' skills and teamwork, for ages 5-18, with resources from Boston Police Foundation and FMC Ice Sports.

Entergy schedules a temporary power outage in Destrehan for grid upgrades on January 13 until noon, affecting areas including Ashland Dr. and Myrtle Hill Dr.

The Mesquite Main Library reopened after a power outage, with updates shared via the city's social media. Operations resumed normally following the brief closure.

Seattle Police Department invites public to discuss community safety at "Our City, Our Safety" event on January 14, 2026, at Rainier Beach Community Center.