The annual Living Wax Museum in Hickory celebrates African American history with interactive displays of figures like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman on Feb. 21.

Manatee County is seeking a new member for its Planning Commission, emphasizing applicants with experience in planning, engineering, or environmental science. Qualified County electors can apply until February 11, 2026.

Hickory braces for winter storm with city crews set for 13-hour shifts and prioritization of major roads, bridges, and overpasses, urging residents to stay home.

Upper Arlington Parks & Recreation is hiring for various part-time and seasonal roles with competitive wages and flexible hours, including lifeguard and day camp positions.

Brier Creek Community Center hosts The Bunny Bash, a free indoor event for kids 0-12 with arts, crafts, games, and a chance to meet a big Bunny on March 27.

The Forever Young Club introduces Craft Days for seniors at the Lawrence Activities Center, providing a monthly crafting session to promote creativity and community among older adults.

Tradición Peruana, the Bay Area’s longest-running Peruvian cultural center, closed its Mission storefront and will shift to a roving model while leaders seek funding.

The Casa Grande Public Library resumes activities post-Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including a Navajo Code Talkers presentation, language and tech classes, and various reading groups.

City crews respond to a major water main break in the area, working to restore service as residents face low pressure and outages. No timeline for full restoration provided.

Relatives gathered in Chicago to accuse a nursing-home owner of dodging court-ordered payouts and urged lawmakers to tighten rules that force corporate owners to pay.

Copperas Cove’s new senior center on Walker Place is nearly finished and will be run by HCCAA under a five-year lease. The council also approved budget tweaks and delayed animal-policy changes.

New numbers and local reporting show zero confirmed suicides at the Golden Gate Bridge in the second half of 2025 after stainless‑steel nets were completed. Officials and research advocates call the early results a major win for means‑restriction efforts.

Aurora opened its first CEJA workforce hub on Tuesday to train residents for solar, weatherization and other clean‑energy jobs. Free training, certifications and supports will be provided through College of DuPage.