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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: 811-820Pet adoption events at Fort Bend County Animal Services start the new year.
Fort Bend County Animal Services is rolling out improvements guided by a 2025 assessment while promoting adoption and foster events; the updates include shortened length-of-stay goals, enhanced medical care, behavioral programs, and bilingual outreach.
Lavender Social's Rainbow Exchange Market celebrates queer art
The Lavender Social held its first Rainbow Exchange Vendor Market of 2026 at Speakeasy in Carrboro, featuring LGBTQIA+ artists selling handmade goods and followed by trivia, a cabaret show and a dance party.
The Inner Circle acknowledges Pamela Rummage Culp as a Pinnacle Professional Member
The Inner Circle named Pamela Rummage Culp a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence, highlighting her contributions to real estate and client relations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Pamela Rummage Culp named Pinnacle Professional Member by The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle recognized Pamela Rummage Culp as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her work in real estate and client relations across the San Francisco Bay Area. Her background includes nursing and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and a prior psychotherapy practice.
Chesterfield kitten rescued from thorn bush finds a forever home
A small orange kitten rescued by Chesterfield County firefighters after being found soaked and stuck in thorn bushes on May 27, 2025, was adopted from Chesterfield Animal Services and received eye surgery, officials said.
Jupiter Fire Department nears completion of two new fire stations
Two new Jupiter Fire Department stations, the Cinquez Fire Station and Piatt Place Fire Station, are reported to be nearing construction completion with several interior and exterior milestones reached. The department says both facilities are expected to open in October 2026.
Katie Fire Thunder, 25, appointed to Montana House and praised by community
Gallatin County commissioners unanimously appointed 25-year-old Katie Fire Thunder to fill the House District 59 vacancy; she is a legal assistant, co-founder of Bozeman Tenants United, and a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation.
3CE and Santa Maria partner on new downtown EV charging station
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and the City of Santa Maria are building a downtown EV charging station with five Level 2 ports and four Level 3 DC fast-charger ports; construction began in December 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Firefox 147 adds WebGPU support on Apple Silicon and enhanced security features.
Released January 13, 2026, Firefox 147 expands WebGPU support to Apple Silicon Macs and adds zero-copy hardware-decoded video plus a range of cross-platform fixes and developer features.
Stray cat King Julien rescued from 70-foot tree finds a new home
A stray cat stuck about 70 feet up a tree in Greenfield was rescued on Dec. 23 and was later adopted by a Pendleton resident who named him King Julien.