The National Research Center presented Loma Linda's first National Community Survey: health and wellness and emergency services scored strongly, while parks/recreation and community connection lag and are candidate focus areas; results are based on 245 completed surveys (9% response rate, ±6% margin of error).

Speakers at the Cherokee Nation Rare Disease Summit urged more research, improved diagnostics and attention to the psychological impacts of living with rare diseases. Organizers said the summit offers peer connection and clinician training to address gaps in care.

Retired Brig. Gen. Brent Wright of Tulsa received the Cherokee Nation Medal of Patriotism and spoke about his 32 years of military service, multigenerational family service and reconnecting with his Cherokee roots during a short presentation and award reading.

Menifee City officials and residents marked the opening of Freedom Bridge at a ribbon-cutting, calling the new span a long-awaited connection that will serve thousands of daily commuters and honor veterans. Speakers noted the project dates back to about 2013 and ties into a larger capital program.

Redfin ranked America's most neighborly metros for 2026, factoring in volunteering rates, monthly neighbor-helping habits, and civic engagement — and the results reveal a surprising link between housing affordability and community connection. Salt Lake City topped the list with 43% of residents volunteering annually, while Portland buyers are literally co-purchasing homes just to afford staying close to the communities they love. Where you can afford to put down roots turns out to matter as much as the roots themselves.

Mayor Laredo presented Newton's FY2028'FY2032 five-year forecast and long-range plan, emphasizing three administration goals and prior actions that improved fiscal flexibility; the council heard the overview before staff'level discussion of technical assumptions.

Committee members said inclusive play teaches children tolerance, supports social learning and creates in-person connections that supplement online support groups; they framed the playground as a community hub for families across neighboring towns.

Chairman Kalpesh Kinariwala outlines an ambitious roadmap to build a platform for culture, community and belonging across global audiences DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PANTHEON ACR (Art, Culture, Real Estate) has unveiled the next chapter of its cultural vision through HOP Events, setting out an ambitious roadmap to build one of the region’s most community-focused cultural platforms. Founded on the belief that meaningful connections are created through shared experiences, HOP Events is evolving beyond live entertainment to become a platform that brings people together through culture, creativity and human connection. Over the next 24 months, HOP Events plans […]

The commission confirmed an intergenerational conference at University High School (Fairbanks Hall) with morning and afternoon sessions, a 10:00 keynote by Dr. Carolyn Verner, breakout sessions on grandparenting, housing, AI, caregiving and a storytelling wrap-up. Volunteers and student helpers will assist with logistics.