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Wichita Youth Development Charities: A Guide to Missions, Programs, and Volunteer Opportunities

Discover Wichita's leading youth development charities, including YVC, Junior Achievement, the YMCA, and United Way of the Plains. This guide details their missions, programs, and volunteer opportunities to help you make an informed impact.

Derek Molina·Sep 29
People of various ages and backgrounds happily adopting dogs and cats from a bright, welcoming animal shelter during an adoption event.
Services

BISSELL Pet Foundation Hosts National Empty the Shelters Adoption Event

In a single month, over 15,000 pets found homes through participating organizations.

Sophie Nguyen·Sep 19
5 Ways the Roast Haus Coffee Co. Takes the Hassle Out of Buying Stale Beans
Food & Drink

5 Ways the Roast Haus Coffee Co. Takes the Hassle Out of Buying Stale Beans

If you're like the majority of Americans who enjoy coffee daily, you understand that not all beans are created equal. With specialty coffee consumption on a steep rise, having increased by 84% since 2011 according to the…

Sponsored by The Roast Haus Coffee Co.·Oct 7
Interior view of Il Duomo & The Hub, showcasing the elegant Italian restaurant dining area adjacent to the modern co-working space.
Business Spotlights

New Italian Restaurant and Co-working Space Opens Downtown

Starting October 15th, a previously vacant 8,000 sq ft storefront at 123 Main Street will host Il Duomo & The Hub, a 120-seat upscale Italian eatery and a 50-desk co-working hub.

Marco Alvarez·Sep 18
Wakulla County veterans protesting outside their local services office against a proposed closure, holding signs and showing solidarity.
Services

Wakulla County veterans protest plan to close services office

Veterans in Wakulla County are mobilizing against a plan that could shut down their local Veterans Services Office, jeopardizing direct access to critical support.

Marco Alvarez·Sep 18
UMass Lowell students and community members working together, symbolizing the new Office of Community Engagement's mission.
Events

UMass Lowell Launches New Office for Community Engagement

UMass Lowell recently launched a new Office of Community Engagement, appointing an executive director to strategically coordinate university resources with local needs.

Sophie Nguyen·Sep 18
A vibrant street scene in a small American town, showcasing diverse small businesses and active community members, symbolizing economic vitality.
Business Spotlights

Small businesses are primary drivers of private-sector jobs

In 2023 alone, 5.5 million new business applications were filed in the U.S., indicating a vibrant, ongoing entrepreneurial surge that underpins the nation's economic health. This consistent wave of ne

Marco Alvarez·Sep 17
Your Complete Guide to Adult Cognitive Testing at PCP Health in Port Charlotte
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Your Complete Guide to Adult Cognitive Testing at PCP Health in Port Charlotte

PCP Health in Port Charlotte offers adult cognitive testing to help individuals understand the root causes of persistent brain fog, memory issues, and attention difficulties. This functional approach goes beyond diagnosis to create personalized treatment plans for improved brain health.

Sponsored by PCP Health·Oct 6
A lively evening scene at the Taste of North Park food festival, with crowds enjoying diverse food and drink offerings under twinkling lights.
Events

Taste of North Park food festival announces 2026 dates

The Taste of North Park festival, marking its 15th year in 2026, is already generating buzz with reports of over 75 food and drink stops, a figure exceeding its official site's current listing.

Sophie Nguyen·Sep 17
A Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut with patriotic red, white, and blue sprinkles, offered for free on July 4th.
Food & Drink

Krispy Kreme: Free Doughnuts July 4th with Patriotic Colors

This Fourth of July, a free Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnut awaits those in patriotic colors, while Burger King offers a Whopper Jr.

Hannah Pierce·Jul 5
Veterans volunteering at the Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 market, distributing food and essential supplies to families in need.
Services

Local veterans offer community service at Legion Post 339 market.

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, the Lawrence-Cedarhurst American Legion Post 339 transforms into a bustling market.

Marco Alvarez·Jul 4
Chicago skyline with a gavel hovering over an abstract Airbnb logo, symbolizing the city's lawsuit against the short-term rental platform.
Best in City

Chicago sues Airbnb over illegal short-term rentals

A single Chicago short-term rental operator, Slumber Stay LLC, allegedly amassed nearly 200 violations by using one hotel license for multiple properties, challenging existing regulations for short-te

Hannah Pierce·Jun 24
How Does Cavalieri Flooring Fix Uneven Subfloors Before an LVP Installation in Orlando?
Services

How Does Cavalieri Flooring Fix Uneven Subfloors Before an LVP Installation in Orlando?

Modern Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring requires a perfectly flat subfloor for durability and warranty compliance. Cavalieri Flooring in Orlando specializes in comprehensive subfloor preparation, including grinding high spots and pouring self-leveling underlayment, to ensure a lasting LVP installation.

Sponsored by Cavalieri Flooring·Oct 5
Diverse travelers in a busy airport terminal, with a subtle red alert symbol indicating a potential public health risk.
Best in City

Traveler with measles arrived at O'Hare Airport

For the second time this year, Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has been the site of a potential measles exposure.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 24
The darkened facade of the Left Bank Brasserie restaurant in Menlo Park, with a 'Closed' sign on the door, symbolizing the abrupt shutdown of Vine Hospitality's establishments.
Food & Drink

Vine Hospitality Shuts Down Seven Restaurants, Including Left Bank and LB Steak

Approximately 300 employees across seven Bay Area restaurants, including the 28-year-old Left Bank Brasserie in Menlo Park, were abruptly laid off as Vine Hospitality ceased all operations.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 23
A visual representation of Juneteenth 2026, showing a closed government building juxtaposed with active shipping services like FedEx and UPS.
Services

Juneteenth 2026: Local Government Offices Closed, Services Limited

On Friday, June 19, 2026, while regular mail delivery will halt, and local government offices will be shut, major shipping services like FedEx and UPS will operate as usual, highlighting the uneven im

Marco Alvarez·Jun 19
Michigan angler with a fish, contemplating the new 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guide warnings and relaxed consumption recommendations.
Local Guides

Michigan Releases 2026 Eat Safe Fish Guide with New Warnings

This year, Michigan relaxed 59 fish consumption recommendations, but made 65 others more protective, revealing a contradictory and often worsening picture for local anglers.

Hannah Pierce·Jun 9
Top 5 Features That Make Woody Wilson One of the Best Bespoke Tailors in Los Angeles
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Top 5 Features That Make Woody Wilson One of the Best Bespoke Tailors in Los Angeles

Woody Wilson in Los Angeles offers bespoke tailoring for executives and public figures, emphasizing an "Architectural Fit" and integrating AI for unmatched precision. This approach combines custom craftsmanship with modern technology to create powerful, confident silhouettes for high-profile clients.

Sponsored by Woody Wilson·Oct 5
A mysterious, locked door on a grand building at dusk, symbolizing the unknown contents of the 6 U report.
Best in City

6 U Report: Why Its Contents Remain Unknown

As Sophie Nguyen, a journalist for City & Local, I often find myself diving deep into reports that shape our community.

Sophie Nguyen·Jun 8
Golden Tempo, ridden by a jockey, crosses the finish line first to win the 158th Belmont Stakes, with trainer Cherie DeVaux celebrating.
Real Estate

Golden Tempo wins the 158th Belmont Stakes

Cherie DeVaux, a trailblazing trainer, just became the first woman to win two Triple Crown races, guiding Golden Tempo to victory in both the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes.

Aaron Blake·Jun 7
The Pacifica Municipal Pier cordoned off with yellow caution tape due to severe structural cracks and damage, with waves crashing below.
Community

Pacifica Declares Emergency Over Severe City Pier Damage

Just months after a previous closure for repairs, the Pacifica Municipal Pier was taped off indefinitely on Thursday, June 4, 2026, after city crews discovered massive cracks threatening its structura

Derek Molina·Jun 6
City officials looking concernedly at a city skyline, symbolizing the potential impact of property tax cuts on public services and jobs.
Services

Florida property tax cuts: Cities warn of service cuts, job losses

In St. Petersburg, city officials spent more than $300,000 on sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction and electric vehicle promotion, while simultaneously overtaxing residents by $49 mi

Marco Alvarez·Jun 3
Comparing the Top 5 Uncontested Divorce Platforms Made for Texas Spouses
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Comparing the Top 5 Uncontested Divorce Platforms Made for Texas Spouses

Navigating a divorce is challenging, but choosing the right legal support in Texas shouldn't be. For spouses who have reached an agreement, online uncontested divorce platforms offer a streamlined, affordable alternative…

Sponsored by Uncontested.com·Oct 2
Marks Construction team celebrating their win as Louisiana's Small & Emerging Business of the Year at the Spotlight Louisiana Awards.
Business Spotlights

Marks Construction Wins Small and Emerging Business of the Year Award

A Donaldsonville-based company, founded just nine years ago, has been crowned Louisiana's Small & Emerging Business of the Year, signaling a new, data-driven era for state economic recognition.

Marco Alvarez·May 11