Bloomington's Curbside Cleanup program returns in 2026 to help residents dispose of bulky waste, with restrictions and limits detailed in the community's February Briefing.

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is hosting an educational session on scam prevention led by Detective Bobby Fultz, promoting awareness and safety strategies.

Baltimore City announces housing aid for homeless youth and families, including permanent homes and support services in partnership with various organizations and government agencies.

Fort Collins invites residents to volunteer for city boards and commissions, offering them a chance to influence local issues. Applications are due by noon on Jan. 9.

St. Louis is addressing vacant properties with art, green spaces, and urban agriculture, as detailed by the CDA's efforts to engage communities, analyze data, and focus on sustainability in its 2020-2024 Impact Report.

ODNR invites Ohio residents to State Park Lodges for holiday festivities, emphasizing their seasonal decorations, activities, and opportunity for visitors to reconnect with loved ones.

Wake County Public Libraries offer a variety of free holiday events, including workshops, music, and films, as well as recommended book lists for all ages.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Foundation in Tampa is expanding its scholarship program for 2026 and preparing for the MLK Parade and Black-Tie Gala with various performances and a new theme, "Courage is Contagious".

Parents in Grapevine‑Colleyville are fighting committee recommendations to close Dove and Bransford elementaries as trustees prepare to vote; a mayoral $1.2M offer could buy time.

Washington State Route 20, the North Cascades Highway, will close seasonally from Dec. 4 due to avalanche risks, with WSDOT advising alternate routes.

A UC San Diego analysis found people involved in recent intimate partner violence were more likely to own or recently buy firearms, a pattern that held in both California and Louisiana.

El Paso ISD announced the winners of its 35th Holiday Card Contest: Rose Macias (high school), Dayana Echavarria (middle school), and Orlando Quiñones (elementary).

Tempe, Arizona, may require bars to carry drink spiking test kits, with City Councilmember Randy Keating leading the initiative to enhance nightlife safety.