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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: 11-20Gyppo Ale Mill hosts Saltwater & Citrus community dinner celebrating winter abundance
Gyppo Ale Mill in Shelter Cove will hold a five-course Saltwater & Citrus community dinner on Feb. 27 featuring locally sourced Lost Coast seafood and Meyer lemons; tickets are $99 with a $35 deposit and advance reservations are required.
Jenna Lawrence returns to SEC Community Service Team
Arkansas junior Jenna Lawrence was named to the SEC Community Service Team for a second straight year after recording more than 20 hours of community service with local organizations.
Rocket fuel in a math class brings space engineering to Marlboro students.
Two former NASA engineers joined a Marlboro Elementary teacher to teach Algebra I through projects in which eighth graders design colonies on moons like Enceladus and Io, using algebra to solve engineering problems and model resources.
Carpinteria-Summerland's new fire chief was sworn in.
Dan Stefano, a firefighter with more than 30 years of experience, was sworn in this week as fire chief of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District at a ceremony attended by family, local officials and emergency personnel.
Isla Vista community events this week include workshops, screenings and performances.
Campus and local groups in Isla Vista are hosting a variety of events from Feb. 26 to March 3, including sustainable cooking, a film screening, volunteer garden work, a community cleanup and a Celtic music performance.
Lancaster County to present Black History Month proclamation at gala
Lancaster County commissioners will present a Black History Month proclamation at the Black Excellence Gala on Friday, the commissioners' office said. The county said it is shifting some proclamations from meetings to community events.
Berkshire Pride marks 10 years with month-long events
Berkshire Pride will mark its 10th anniversary this June with month-long events across Pittsfield, North Adams, Lee and Lenox, highlighted by a Pride on the Common Parade and Festival in Pittsfield on June 20.
Pet portraits from Kitty Kat Haven's 2026 fundraiser showcase community creativity.
Kitty Kat Haven's 'Adorkable Pet Portraits' fundraiser asked for a $20 minimum donation for volunteer-made pet portraits, and Bham Now is sharing 21 favorites from the 2026 event.
Microsoft and SpaceX partner to expand internet access in Africa
Microsoft and SpaceX announced a partnership to connect 450 to 540 community hubs in Kenya by combining Microsoft's cloud services with Starlink satellite broadband.
Fresno Support Blue Run returns Saturday with in-person and virtual options.
The Support Blue Run takes place Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Woodward Park in Fresno with 10K, 5K, 2-mile and virtual options to benefit the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy; registration remains open through Saturday night.