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October 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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What Makes a Lasting Impact in the Legal Profession?

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November 2, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Together, we can create a brighter future! Explore how collective giving transforms communities and uplifts lives. Join us! Explore the impact of giving at gnr.global. #GiveTogether #CommunityImpact
November 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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❤️ Together, We Can Make a Difference in Bucks County

I’m proud to serve on the Board of Directors of United Way of Bucks County.

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October 27, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Hundreds of New Jersey students collected over 250,000 pounds of food in a single day! 🥫 Their monumental effort filled a high school football field and will now stock shelves for 30 food banks serving families across the state. #NJGoodNews #CommunityImpact #FoodSecurity
Hundreds of New Jersey students collected more than 250,000 pounds of food in a single day, filling their high school football field with donations now being distributed to families facing hunger through around 30 food banks across the state.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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🌱 Got an idea to make a difference in your community? The LEADER Programme is now open for Expressions of Interest! 💚 Turn your vision into positive local action and help shape Louth’s future. Find out more: https://ow.ly/IqhE50XzVEi

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November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Anderson County is gearing up to discuss a groundbreaking $26.5 million economic development project, "Project St Nick," that could transform local infrastructure and boost the community!

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St. Nick project: Anderson County packet includes $26.5M FILOT inducement and a development agreement tying up to $300,000 in county sewer support
The council packet includes an inducement and fee‑in‑lieu package for JD Anderson SC, L.L.C. ("Project St Nick") with $26.5M projected investment and a development agreement in which the county could be exposed for up to $300,000 of sewer costs offset by $400,000 in grant funding.
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November 2, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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Lead with purpose in your community! Together, we can create meaningful change. Explore how collective giving can uplift lives. Explore gnr.global and see how you can make an impact! #CollectiveGiving #CommunityImpact
October 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Today on #BCNonProfitDay, we’re celebrating the staff, donors, community supporters, partners and non-profits across B.C. working every day to strengthen communities. 💚
#Communityimpact is never the work of one organization. Thank you to everyone helping make this work possible.
October 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Exciting developments are underway for the Northwest Cabarrus High and elementary schools, with major construction updates that could impact the entire community!

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Board hears progress update on Northwest Cabarrus high and elementary projects
District staff reported grading, foundations and stormwater work at the new Northwest Cabarrus High School and progress on a 129,136‑sq‑ft elementary school; board members probed traffic, blasting notifications and water/well impacts.
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November 3, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Santa Clara County celebrated exceptional employees for their dedication to service and innovation, while also honoring a team that clinched a prestigious national award for digital excellence!

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Santa Clara County honors employees and web team wins national digital services award
The board recognized multiple county employees from libraries, public health, sheriff restorative services and other departments. The county also accepted a national Government Experience Award for santaclaracounty.gov and praised the TSS–OCPA partnership.
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November 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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@uncg.edu Social Work and Psychology students are expanding mental health support in Rockingham County through a grant. It enables local partnerships, hands-on care, telehealth, and #research to prepare future clinicians for rural practice. #socialwork #communityimpact
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UNCG Students Expand Mental Health Support in Rural North Carolina
Six UNCG social work and psychology students are expanding mental health support in Rockingham County while gaining the experience and community connections that can lead to careers in rural healthcar...
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November 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Buxton residents are taking action during a new 180-day moratorium on data centers, pushing for crucial studies and a joint commission with Hollis to assess regional impacts.

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After passing 180-day moratorium on data centers, resident urges baseline study and joint commission with Hollis
Residents welcomed the 180-day data-center moratorium and urged the town to use the pause to develop baseline studies and to form a joint commission with neighboring Hollis to track impacts.
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November 3, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Council members are raising concerns about traffic congestion and competition as developers plan a new Dillon's store in Raymore—will it really attract new customers or just shuffle existing ones?

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Council presses developers on tenant mix, traffic and competition for new Dillon's site
Councilors asked how a large Dillon's store and additional outparcels would affect traffic on Highway 58 and nearby grocers; developers cited market studies showing Dillon's typically draws new customers and said multiple access points and a traffic signal are planned to mitigate congestion.
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November 3, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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Tulare County's Truth Act report reveals a troubling disconnect as residents demand transparency on ICE's courthouse operations amid rising fears in immigrant communities.

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Truth Act forum: county reports 26 transfers to ICE in 2025 as residents call for fuller courthouse accounting
Chief of Staff Israel Sotelo presented county Truth Act statistics showing 404 ICE requests and 26 transfers in 2025; public commenters urged the board to include courthouse ICE activity and expressed fears about recent enforcement operations.
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October 30, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Calabasas council members are set to discuss the fallout from the recent power shutoff and unveil a vital action plan for affected residents and businesses.

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Council to review impacts of Oct. 15–17 power shutoff and consider action plan
Council members will discuss the October 15–17 public-safety power shutoff’s effects on residents and businesses and provide direction on a priority-based action plan, staff said in the meeting preview.
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November 1, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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County Executive Mark Erich is raising alarms over the disposal of incinerator ash in a low-income minority community, calling for urgent changes to protect environmental justice.

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Executive flags ash shipments to low‑income minority landfill, echoes NAACP concerns
Mark Erich said roughly 30% of incinerator output is ash currently sent to a landfill in a low‑income minority community and noted the NAACP has urged the county to stop that practice; he said alternatives could include other landfills or rail transport.
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November 2, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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A proposed Census Bureau rule could reshape federal funding and representation by altering who gets counted—are your local programs at risk?

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Outside counsel outlines nationwide implications of proposed census rule
McGuireWoods attorney Clayton Cox told the committee the proposal to change who is counted and to remove demographic questions would have nationwide consequences for apportionment and federal funding formulas and urged counties to submit comment by Nov. 2.
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October 31, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Super Hornets raised $441.09 at their Pizza Ranch Community Impact Fundraiser Night! 🤖 Funds will help purchase robot-building supplies and tools for their 2027 robotics season. 🍕 #CIFN #CommunityImpactFundraiserNight #CommunityImpact
October 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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Lewis County parents are facing a childcare crisis, with 1 in 5 forced to decline job offers or leave the workforce due to a steep decline in availability.

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JCC study: Lewis County parents report steep decline in childcare availability; 1 in 5 affected in work decisions
Joel Malone of the Center for Community Studies at JCC told the Human Services Committee a regional survey of 2,500 adults (623 parents) shows Lewis County's perceived childcare availability fell to about 14% positive, that parents commonly rely on family/friends for care, and that paid care averages roughly $200 per child per week — factors linked to workforce impacts.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Cleveland's historic State Vocational Planning Center has been designated a landmark, celebrating its vital role in job placement and training amidst the city's turbulent past.

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Panel designates State Vocational Planning Center a Cleveland landmark, citing neighborhood workforce history
The committee approved ordinance 1203-2026 to designate the former State Vocational Planning Center a Cleveland landmark, citing its role in neighborhood job-placement and vocational training beginning in 1966 and its history of attacks during the Hough unrest; the current owner seeks state tax credits for redevelopment.
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October 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Congratulations to Lekha Margassery, one of 18 Civic Award winners recognised for making a real difference in the community. 🌟 A well-deserved honour celebrated by LIBA at the Garryvoe Hotel. 👏🏆 #CommunityImpact
October 27, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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The Birmingham Planning Board has given the green light to a groundbreaking mixed-use development, set to bring 192 new residential units and vibrant retail spaces to the heart of the Triangle District.

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Planning board approves final site plan for Woodward and Maple mixed-use development
The Birmingham Planning Board unanimously approved the final site plan for a 192-unit mixed-use building at Woodward Avenue and East Maple, attaching conditions including parcel consolidation, a city-commission lease for canopy encroachment, and a 30% shared-parking reduction.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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Fervo Energy has hit a groundbreaking milestone with their Cottonwood 1 well, reaching over 11,000 feet and recording a scorching 555°F—could this be the key to a new era of geothermal energy?

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Fervo reports 11,000‑ft well and 555°F temperatures; county to weigh traffic and permitting concerns
Fervo Energy updated the Millard County Commission on its Blandford geothermal development, reporting Cottonwood 1 reached about 11,000 feet with temperatures near 555°F; the firm said it will pursue additional drilling and permitting and work with the county on traffic and livestock impacts.
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October 30, 2026 at 1:14 AM
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The proposed "Princeton plan" could dramatically reshape our local schools, consolidating five elementary schools into just four, but what does this mean for our community?

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District examines "Princeton plan" to consolidate elementary grades as part of long-range budget planning
Superintendent Dr. Scanlon presented a 'Princeton plan' that would shift the district from five elementary schools to two primary (K–2) and two intermediate (3–5) schools and a UPK center, outlining potential staffing, transportation and budget impacts and a possible 2028–29 implementation timeline if pursued.
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October 29, 2026 at 7:10 PM