Miami hosted its 49th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade with bands, leaders, and the theme "Mentoring the Dream!". Festivities continued at Memorial Park.

Portland's Rose City Self-Defense and Safe Blocks Program, with Midland Library, offer a self-defense workshop for ages 11+ on Jan 21, focusing on safety skills.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office used National Stalking Awareness Day to share advice on social media about handling stalking, emphasizing safety, documentation, and resource utilization.

Chicago celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with service events, including a DuSable Museum donation drive and a Rainbow PUSH Coalition reception. Meanwhile, various closures occurred, but cultural institutions offered free entry.

Largo Fire Rescue is emphasizing Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, focusing on prevention and safety measures covering education, engineering, enforcement, economic incentives, and emergency response.

St. Tammany Parish is gearing up for Mardi Gras with colorful parades and activities, as discussed in STPG-TV's Lifestyle, featuring local figures and encouraging community engagement with the event.

Pittsburgh's CitiParks converts five senior centers into warming shelters due to cold, extending hours on January 20, with recreation centers also available.

Frisco celebrated its fourth Unity Day, reflecting on MLK's legacy with jazz music, an inspiring speech by student Suhani Gupta, and a gospel choir, while supporting local charity with food donations.

Choctaw Police Officer Travis O’Daniel received the OG&E Safety Partner Award for his community safety efforts, including volunteer work at the Choctaw Senior Citizens Center.

Tacoma allocated $90,000 from a food and beverage tax to support 28 local community events in 2026, fostering cultural and social engagement within the city.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office celebrated the graduation of its first all-female cohort from a program supporting mental health and entrepreneurship.

Chatham County Fire Department warns of black ice dangers, advising caution and safe driving practices on bridges and roadways after Sunday's rainfall.

Safety Harbor residents can join local law enforcement for "Coffee with a Cop" on January 22nd to engage in casual conversation and build community relations.