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An 18-year-old former young carer is turning her neighborhood into a Halloween wonderland for the third year running, raising money for a disease that affects her family. Scarlett Goodall's free community event has grown from a teenage idea into a village tradition.
Australian pubs are transforming into community hubs as younger generations choose health and experiences over alcohol. From weekly run clubs to sold-out drag nights, nightlife venues are thriving by reimagining what brings people together.
Thousands of survivors, patients, and supporters flooded Central Park and Jones Beach this weekend in a powerful display of hope and community. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks brought together people united by one mission: ending breast cancer for good.
Thousands of Sacramento Kings fans packed the Golden 1 Center for the team's annual Fan Fest, celebrating not just basketball but their unwavering loyalty to their hometown team. From longtime supporters who remember the ARCO Arena days to new fans inspired to pick up the sport, the event showcased how sports can bring an entire community together.
A small New Jersey town is getting its first professional wrestling event in over a decade, bringing affordable family entertainment back to the community. Titan Championship Wrestling is making sports entertainment accessible again with low ticket prices and a chance to meet rising stars.
A 100-year-old bread company turned a chaotic sandwich-making world record attempt into a lesson in accountability. Garden Company's swift apology and safety review shows how businesses can transform mistakes into meaningful change.
A Rhode Island grower just shattered the world record for heaviest pumpkin, beating the previous champion by nearly 300 pounds. Ron Wallace's massive orange giant tipped the scales at 3,156 pounds at a weekend festival that brought together the region's most dedicated pumpkin growers.
Electric vehicle owners gathered at Madison's Capitol Square to share their experiences and answer questions from curious drivers. The annual expo helps people considering EVs learn what ownership is really like from those who've made the switch.
Over 1,300 neighbors in Missoula, Montana gathered for the city's fourth annual Climate Solutions Week, proving local action on climate change is alive and thriving. From electric vehicle shows to sustainable fashion runways, the week celebrated real solutions already working in their community.
A Nebraska hospital is turning its parking lot into a safe trick-or-treat zone after learning twice as many children are killed walking on Halloween than any other day. The free community event offers families all the fun without the street safety worries.
The University of Victoria's 16th annual Latin American & Spanish Film Week brought five powerful films and a new interactive conversation format to the community. The five-day celebration of Hispanic culture drew audiences together for movies, music, and meaningful dialogue.
Massive pumpkins weighing over a ton will compete for a $30,000 prize and world record glory at California's beloved Half Moon Bay weigh-off on October 12. What started as a friendly 1974 contest with a 132-pound winner has evolved into a high-stakes agricultural competition where champions now exceed 2,300 pounds.