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Mayors gather at College Park for Ladies First: Meet the Mayors 2026.
At the 3rd Annual 'Meet the Mayors of Georgia' event in College Park, several Black women mayors discussed their paths to office and municipal priorities such as data centers, small business support and youth engagement.
Long Island launches 'hydrant heroes' contest to clear snow from fire hydrants
Long Island fire departments asked residents to clear snow around fire hydrants and are running social-media 'hydrant heroes' contests offering local prizes; officials said clear hydrants speed emergency response.
Community briefs: Hancock County volunteer fair and local events
The Community Foundation of Hancock County will host an open-house volunteer fair March 7 in Greenfield where local nonprofits will staff booths and light refreshments will be available. Separate events include a March 5 panel on western Hancock County hosted by the Chamber and a trivia fundraiser supporting Greenfield Police Department's Cops-4-Kids program.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 761-770Logan Heights church opens migrant resource center to support immigrants
Our Lady Guadalupe parish in Logan Heights opened the Pope Francis Center with a soft opening on Jan. 5 and plans an official grand opening in early February; the center offers legal, psychological and financial support to the immigrant community.
Little Lambs to build new diaper bank and resource center
Little Lambs Foundation plans a 12,000 square-foot diaper bank and community resource center in Logan with construction set to begin in spring, while the foundation still needs about $500,000 of the $1.5 million project cost.
Jewish America's future depends on all its communities, not just the coasts.
Joe Roberts argues that while coastal Jewish centers remain central, investing in smaller and mid-sized heartland communities is essential to strengthen resilience and continuity.
Urban green space linked to improved mental well-being in older adults.
A participatory action research study in Hong Kong reports that older adults who regularly use local parks and community gardens are associated with higher mental well-being, with social interaction, nature exposure, and physical activity identified as contributing pathways.
Humane Educational Society celebrates life-saving work and community support
Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society says it saved many lives in 2025 and credits staff, volunteers, fosters and community supporters while inviting greater local involvement in 2026.
Mobile bookstore finds home in Ravenna and hosts local authors
Books A Go Go, which began as a mobile bookshop run by Cathy Klein, opened a downtown Ravenna store that sells new books and locally made items and hosts author events.
Fort Myers events this week: Nintendo star and more
This week's Fort Myers roundup highlights Charlie's ComicCon with voice actor Kevin Afghani, the MLK Commemorative March and a mix of music, theater and community events across Southwest Florida.
Kissam Barn restoration moves forward with $50,000 grant
The Huntington Historical Society received a $50,000 matching grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation to help restore the c.1790 Kissam Barn, and an earlier $50,000 grant from the Dormitory Authority will also support the work; renovations are expected to begin next month and finish in the spring.
Thunder content creator gifts new sneakers to Eisenhower basketball team
Dakota Wahkinney delivered 24 pairs of Adidas James Harden V10 sneakers to the Eisenhower High boys basketball team on Jan. 8 after coordinating the donation with Adidas and the coaches.
Culver City community event offers meals and resources for unhoused neighbors
Grace Lutheran Church and Better Angels will hold a Grace Diner Resource Day on Jan. 14 from 2–5:30 p.m. at 4427 Overland Ave to provide hot meals and connect unhoused neighbors with local services.