The Twinsburg community's "Special Santa Run," led by Lineage Logistics, involved local businesses and the fire department in an effort to combat hunger, gathering 1,600 pounds of food for local pantries.

Clayton County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Noon Year's Eve Celebration for families on December 31, 2026, featuring festive activities for free.

Waimea families will compete in a gingerbread house contest, the "South Kohala Sugar Showdown," on Dec. 17, hosted by the Hawai‘i Police and partners.

Mecklenburg County promotes holiday recycling, urging residents to sort waste correctly and utilize local recycling centers to manage increased trash volumes.

The Texas Rangers announce their 38th annual Fan Fest at Globe Life Field set for January 24, 2026, with autograph sessions, Q&As, and on-field activities.

The Grove City Library hosts "Books with Bo," a reading event with the police department's therapy dog, on December 18 for a relaxing literary session.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office warns against drunk driving during holidays, urging people to plan for sober transportation and hosts to ensure guests' safety.

St. Peters has announced holiday closures for New Year's Day 2026, including City Hall and other services, but the Rec-Plex will be open limited hours.

Duval County School Police showed support for cancer awareness at the Westview K-8 Cancer Walk, emphasizing community engagement beyond their traditional safety role, according to their Facebook post.

Arlington offers Christmas tree recycling from Dec. 26, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, at two locations with guidelines for proper disposal and mulch available to residents.

Milton Fire Station 44 held its annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa, drawing 1,200 attendees for pancakes, crafts, and photos with Santa and "Frozen" characters.

Rocklin police say COPPS abated 74 unlawful encampments this year while logging 153 outreach cases and helping families into shelter with local partners.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has dropped its claim of charitable immunity in its bankruptcy case, a development welcomed by advocates for sexual abuse survivors.