The state has escalated a probe into Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy after finding repeated special-education violations and estimating tens of thousands of missed instruction minutes.

A section of West South Street in downtown Orlando was renamed "Senator Geraldine F. Thompson Way" in tribute to the late senator and her contributions to education, public service, and Black history.

Federal officials have told ACT Now Illinois its community‑schools grant will end Dec. 31, jeopardizing services for 19,000 students across 32 schools.

Phoenix offers Christmas tree recycling at parks from Dec 26, 2025, to Jan 9, 2026, as part of a sustainability effort, with trees turned into compost.

Fire Station 72 in Upper Arlington, Ohio, recently hosted the Firefighters 4 Kids Toy Drive, collecting toys for children in Franklin County this Christmas.

The Germantown Mayor praised the town's community spirit and togetherness during the holidays in a "Mayor's Minute" address, expressing gratitude for residents' contributions.

UC professor Rebecca Borah discusses psychological factors that affect traffic pattern perception, related to pattern recognition and the Mandela effect.

Detroit celebrates the opening of Preserve on Ash's second phase, enhancing affordable housing in North Corktown, backed by a HUD grant and efforts to ensure inclusive growth amid local economic development.

Peoria will host a free event, "Unity in Peoria – Celebrating the Dream of Martin Luther King Jr.," with live performances, activities, and food to honor civil rights and community unity.

Students in St. Charles County visited the Emergency Communications center to learn how the 911 service operates and experienced a simulated emergency call handling.

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office participated in a flag-raising to honor America's 250th anniversary, part of the "Flag Sojourn 250" initiative, inviting community engagement.

The City encourages community groups to submit events for the online calendar and apply for support through the Special Event Application Process, with specific deadlines throughout the year for scheduling.

Sakura Adachi is pursuing dual degrees in marketing and neurobiology at the University of Cincinnati, gaining practical experience through a co-op at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.