Three Oʻahu elementary schools receive the 2025 National Blue Ribbon honor for educational excellence, according to the Hawai‘i Department of Education.

A $72,000 donation from Ransome Hughes Rombauer's foundation has allowed Fort Worth's Silcox Animal Shelter to expand and improve its dog play yards, aiding in exercise and socialization.

Clark County Family Services is seeking foster parents, especially to prevent sibling separation, and is hosting an information event on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas, offering training and support for prospective foster caregivers.

Fort Worth introduces NET Force to tackle problematic properties, focusing on locations with criminal activity and code violations, starting with a selective enforcement initiative.

Bloomington officials joined a Minnesota trade mission to Europe to enhance business ties and attract investment, focusing on high-tech manufacturing and workforce development.

Henderson's Black Mountain Recreation Center to host a meeting on December 11 at 5:30 pm about transforming O'Callaghan Park for water efficiency, as per the city's Facebook page.

Hillsborough County promotes small businesses during holidays and will host Local Stories Live to share entrepreneurs' experiences and emphasize community support.

University of Tennessee research examines how professional Santas align with the spirit of the season, regardless of their physical likeness to the traditional Santa image.

NCDHHS launches "Child Care Academies" in partnership with 16 institutions to address staffing shortages, offering free training for child care careers in North Carolina.

Lakeland, TN combines seasonal festivities with public meetings, ensuring community engagement and development amid holiday celebrations, as per the city management update.

Gov. Brian Kemp leads a mission to Panama, focusing on logistics and Georgia's economic ties to the Canal, citing the state's significant trade figures and port infrastructure investments.

Sterling Heights introduces regulations for cryptocurrency machines to combat scams, especially during the holiday season, requiring licenses, ID verification, anti-fraud messaging, transaction limits for new users, and customer support.

Kingsport invites residents to a Community Open House to discuss the city's comprehensive plan, covering housing, land use, and quality of life improvements.