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North Market in Columbus is opening its doors to fresh pop-up vendors this season, giving local makers a steady spot to meet neighbors and test new ideas. Https://northmarket.org/get-involved/pop-ups/

Louisville food pantries are stretching every shelf to keep up as SNAP changes and rising costs hit more households. The Sister Visitor Center is running a full grocery-style setup to give families a steadier option. Https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/11/06/food-pantries-stretch-limited-resources

Roswell is welcoming neighbors back to Liberty Square Park next month with a fresh pavilion, restrooms, and new play areas funded by a state grant. Https://roswelljournal.com/liberty-square-park-reopens-nov-21-roswell/

Lehi City Library just opened a drive-up return box so families can drop books without leaving the car after the move into its new Civic Center home. Https://lehifreepress.com/2026/11/05/lehi-city-library-opens-new-drive-up-return-box/

Provo just widened the final stretch of the Provo River Trail so walkers and cyclists get a full 14-foot path instead of the old narrow lane. Https://provo.com/news/provo-river-trail-final-construction-phase-november-2026/

Perinton Food Shelf doubled its space on Pittsford Palmyra Road to keep shelves stocked for families hit by rising grocery prices. Https://13wham.com/news/local/perinton-food-shelf-expands-to-meet-rising-demand-as-more-families-face-food-insecurity

Four suburban Cook County communities will soon see culturally responsive youth mental health services right where kids already gather, thanks to a new $475,000 award from the Cook County Department of Public Health. Https://cookcountypublichealth.org/2026/11/06/cook-county-department-of-public-health-awards-475000-to-expand-youth-mental-health-programs-in-four-suburban-communities/

Voters just green-lit more than $31 billion in local transit measures nationwide, with new rail extensions and bus-rapid corridors heading to Denver, Charleston, and beyond. Https://www.enr.com/articles/64231-transit-projects-get-a-boost-at-ballot-box-as-us-voters-approve-31b-in-funding

North Carolina districts are staring at nearly $18 billion in needed school upgrades over the next five years, with the latest statewide facilities report underscoring how critical the next funding decisions will be. Https://www.ednc.org/11-5-2026-report-finds-nearly-18-billion-in-facility-costs-for-nc-public-schools-for-2027-2031/

Voters just approved a $30 million bond that will add sixteen synthetic-turf fields at Tranquility Park, giving Omaha a stronger shot at hosting regional youth tournaments. Https://growomaha.com/the-november-7th-2026-news-of-the-week/

U.S. Factories keep adding roles, with the sector posting 19,000 new jobs last month and small-business hiring plans climbing again. Https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/bls-manufacturing-employment-situation-october-jolts-september-2026/873897/

Montreal neighborhoods are being modeled as self-sufficient zones that could grow food and generate energy right where people live. Https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/11/08/concordia-study-montreal-neighbourhoods-produce-food-energy/

Astronauts just finished installing the last new solar array on the ISS, giving the station up to 30 % more electricity right on time for future missions. Https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/we-got-it-done-spacewalking-astronauts-finish-installing-next-gen-iss-solar-arrays