Heartwarming
→ Newsthat happened somewhere in the world.
Today’s three
Local AI think tank offers workshop for nonprofits in Santa Barbara
Coastal Intelligence will hold a two-day Nonprofit AI Workshop Feb. 26–27 at the CEC Hub in Santa Barbara to help local nonprofits adopt practical AI tools; a free executive briefing is scheduled Feb. 26.
Broadway and Jewish event moves to new Broward location Sunday.
The Overlap series event 'Speaking Up in Every Key' has been moved to the Orlove Auditorium in Davie for Sunday and will begin at 3:00 PM with performances and a panel featuring Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White and Arielle Jacobs.
Anniston Heritage Festival showcases youth and culture at 46th annual event.
Students and community members gathered at Anniston's 46th annual Heritage Festival under the theme "Poetry, a Voice for Hope," and the event at the Longleaf Event Center included student orations, local vendors, music and a vintage fashion show.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 121-130La Crosse fire to staff ambulance 24/7 after council vote
The City Council unanimously approved moving the La Crosse Fire Department from part-time ambulance coverage to a 24/7 arrangement with Tri‑State Ambulance, and the city expects about $760,000 in annual revenue from the agreement.
COMMUNITY DIGEST: Feb. 17, 2026 lists upcoming local events and announcements.
This digest lists community events and announcements across Wilkes-Barre and nearby townships, including St. David's Society activities, a Wilkes University writers series, meetings, fundraisers and seasonal gatherings through April 2026.
Fostering Love: Dog Star Rescue reports positive impact on local dogs
Dog Star Rescue in Bloomfield says fostering helps dogs learn home routines and improves their chances of adoption. The rescue provides supplies and training support to fosters, and most foster stays average two to three weeks.
Living Legends Foundation gala drew a sold-out crowd.
The Living Legends Foundation held a sold-out awards dinner and gala on October 4 at the Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood to honor music and entertainment executives; recipients included Harvey Mason Jr., Ed Eckstine and others.
Police and students join for Safe Neighborhoods All-Star Game
Law enforcement officers and students from Holyoke and Springfield gathered Monday at the Basketball Hall of Fame for the annual Safe Neighborhoods All-Star Game, organized by local Safe Neighborhood Initiatives with C3 City partners.
New krewe in Spanish Fort combines celebration and service
Spanish Fort's first men's Mardi Gras krewe, Los Toros Bravos, formed about six months ago and now has more than 50 members who pair carnival traditions with community service such as volunteering at a domestic violence shelter and running a food drive.
Ramadan celebrations at Ohio State include nightly Iftar in the Union.
Ohio State's Muslim Students Association will offer free Iftar meals and associated prayer in the Interfaith Room at the Ohio Union during Ramadan, which is expected to continue until March 18.
Ohio State leads the nation in Fulbright students and scholars
Ohio State has the largest number of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the second consecutive year, with 12 scholars and 11 students selected; the university was named a Top Producing institution for both student and scholar Fulbright programs.
Lynden Announces Third Cohort of Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardees.
Lynden named five artists to the third Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Award cohort, each receiving $25,000 in unrestricted funds and invited to help co-create an artist mutual aid network.
Iowa National Guard soldier surprises his children after 10-month deployment
Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his five children at their school and day care in Carroll County, Iowa, after being among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines.