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The City of Manchester is hosting its annual Clean Stream event on September 26, bringing together neighbors to protect local waterways. Registration is open now through September 21 for the two-hour morning cleanup.
The Good Samaritan Project is hosting a special gathering Wednesday to celebrate the service and sacrifice of local law enforcement officers. The event reflects founder Paula Davis's deep personal connection to police work through her family's legacy of service.
Every dollar spent at a small business does triple duty—employing neighbors, supporting local charities, and funding community projects. With 36 million small businesses now employing 60 million Americans, shopping local has never mattered more.
A nationwide weekend event invites volunteers to clean and preserve historic markers across America this April. The three-day community celebration helps protect local history while bringing neighborhoods together.
A firefighter-led community event has now raised more than $2.5 million for local charities and first-responder initiatives. This year alone, 25 organizations are getting support thanks to people who keep showing up.
Volunteers in Charleston are tackling litter this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to collect 25 billion pieces of trash by July 4. The two-hour event protects local waterways and wildlife while celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Thousands gathered at Ghana's Joy Ghana Fest for a celebration of local creativity, turning a shopping event into a community party. The festival continues through Sunday with more performances and deals ahead.
A new study reveals that India's events industry generates double the economic value of every rupee spent, creating a ripple effect that lifts hospitality, tourism and local businesses nationwide.
Lancaster County needs hundreds of volunteers this spring and summer to power four major community events, from a unity race to a massive back-to-school supply drive. Each event offers families and individuals a chance to strengthen their neighborhood while making real impact.
Birmingham just made history with the largest European Athletics Championships ever, drawing over 218,000 fans and breaking 57 records in seven days. The event proved major sporting events can thrive without taxpayer risk while giving back to local communities.
Students at Singapore Institute of Technology now learn directly from events industry leaders who teach alongside professors. The program connects 32 professionals with future event planners through hands-on lessons and real-world projects.
A Nigerian master of ceremonies handled 111 events in 2025, averaging more than two gigs per week in a booming industry. His success story shows how Nigeria's growing events sector is creating opportunities for talented entertainers.
The UK live events industry just took a major step toward slashing its biggest source of carbon pollution. Travel accounts for the majority of concert and event emissions, and now thousands of production companies have the tools to fix it.
Subaru's annual Share the Love Event just wrapped its 18th year, directing $26 million to national and local charities chosen by car buyers. The program has now donated over $346 million since 2008, with a record 839 hometown charities receiving support this year.
Savannah is rolling out the welcome mat for entrepreneurs with a week packed full of networking events, competitions, and workshops designed to help local businesses thrive. The city's support comes at a crucial time when nearly half of all startups fail within five years.
A new ticketing system just proved it can scan 10,000 fans into a stadium in milliseconds, even without internet. Fewticket's offline technology is solving one of Africa's biggest event headaches.
A groundbreaking motorsports double-header in New Zealand drew 3,000 international visitors and pumped over $21 million into local economies. The success signals a promising future for regional tourism through major sporting events.
A New Jersey community is rallying together to protect local waterways during their 20th annual stream cleanup event. Hundreds of volunteers will remove trash from the John Clyde Stream to improve water quality for the entire region.
Seven Longboat Key leaders are bringing together 100 women who will each donate $1,000 in a single evening to transform a local nonprofit's future. The February event lets attendees vote on which of three finalists receives the entire $100,000.
The Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy visited Bristol's Lockleaze Sports Centre, inspiring local women and girls through free rugby sessions and community celebration. The event showcased how rugby is becoming more accessible for everyone.
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