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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.
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Showing: 781-790AARP Vermont opens 2026 Community Challenge grant applications
AARP Vermont is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge through March 4 at 5 p.m.; the program funds quick-action projects that improve livability for people 50 and older.
Penn Hills area shares this week's local happenings.
AAA East Central honored multiple local police departments for road safety, and Penn Hills officials issued a winter parking advisory; the notice also lists upcoming events, meetings and community programs.
Transit Briefs: TTC completes delivery of 60 Alstom LRVs and LACMTA launches Care-Based Services Division
TTC reached service entry for its 60th Alstom Flexity light rail vehicle, completing the 2021 order and bringing the fleet to 264 LRVs; LACMTA announced a new Care-Based Services Division to coordinate outreach and build Crisis Response Teams for behavioral-health incidents.
Uncommon Grounds preview shows Edmond sculpture park taking shape
Construction is underway on the 62-acre Uncommon Grounds sculpture park in Edmond, and organizers expect it to open in 2027 while continuing fundraising toward a $50 million goal.
Vet visit to check for a chip reveals a malnourished mama cat and three kittens
A person who took a thin, meowing cat to the vet to look for a microchip discovered the cat was malnourished and nursing three kittens, and the article says the cat is now in the care of an experienced owner.
George Weiss recognized for philanthropic leadership after hedge fund career
George Weiss, a hedge fund veteran, is being recognized for philanthropic leadership focused on education and community initiatives, and he is a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington, DC draw national attention
Monks from a Texas meditation center began a more than 2,300-mile 'Walk for Peace' from Fort Worth to Washington, DC in late October as a spiritual practice, and the journey has drawn large online attention including over one million Facebook followers.
Union Savings Bank donates 1,000 lbs. of food and $100,000 to local food pantries
Union Savings Bank collected 1,000 pounds of nonperishable food and donated $100,000 to 20 local food pantries through its sixth annual "Feeding Our Neighbors" drive.
East Providence's Center City Apartments development expands affordable housing
ONE Neighborhood Builders has begun construction of Center City Apartments in East Providence, converting a vacant three-acre site into 144 affordable apartments; 40% of units will be reserved as permanent supportive housing for households under 30% of area median income.
Hawaii Rise Foundation grows community-funded scholarships to $50,000 for 2026
The Hawaiʻi Rise Foundation has expanded from a single $1,000 award in 2016 to $50,000 in community-funded scholarships for 2026, and applications are open with a deadline of April 1, 2026.