Frederick, Md. – October 15, 2026 -- Frederick County parents of neurodivergent children now have a new link to specialized tutoring: the Parent Resource Center and LINKZ have partnered to connect local families with educational resources and support.

Downtown hub meets specialized tutoring

The Parent Resource Center, located in downtown Frederick, serves as a hub for parents of neurodivergent learners. It connects families with community partners, resources, events and support.

LINKZ offers personalized educational services. These include specialized tutoring for students with learning differences, dyslexia and ADHD, plus executive functioning support and other academic services.

East Meadow – October 15, 2026 -- Twelve children's dinosaur drawings will stand as handcrafted 3D light sculptures at Eisenhower Park when the LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival opens on November 11, 2026. The sculptures stay on display through January 3, 2027.

LuminoCity Festival announced the winners of Lumi's Utopia 2026, run in partnership with the Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) and with support from WE ART Education. The 12 winning designs were picked from 362 entries, collected through on-site workshops at LICM and online submissions. That is more than three times the number of submissions the program received in 2025.

This year's theme asked kids to invent a dinosaur with personality

The 2026 theme was Dino Friends. Children created an original dinosaur character, and the winners range from age 4 to age 13.

Bluffton – – October 15, 2026 -- Indoor golfers in the Lowcountry can play free closest-to-the-pin and longest-drive contests every hour starting at noon on Friday, Oct. 23, when X-Golf Hilton Head holds its grand reopening. Each hourly winner takes home a $100 gift card.

The venue at 1414 Fording Island Rd., Suite C-102, in Tanger Outlets 2, is now a corporate-owned X-Golf America location. The company acquired it from its previous franchise owner.

Every simulator gets sharper graphics and more courses

All simulators now run new software and app technology, with sharper graphics and an expanded library of playable courses. Players hit real shots into giant screens, and a ball return and auto-tee system keeps play moving between swings.

Morristown – October 15, 2026 -- The price of repairing a damaged home depends first on how far the damage spreads, according to a HelloNation article featuring Mark McManus, a Construction Specialist at M&M Construction in Morristown, New Jersey. The piece walks homeowners through fire, water, and storm scenarios, each of which sets off a different chain of repairs.

Damage extent sets the baseline for any estimate

A small kitchen fire with localized smoke and soot is a very different project from one that reaches structural framing, electrical systems, and several rooms. Likewise, a burst pipe in one bathroom costs far less to fix than floodwater that has moved through a basement and multiple ground-floor spaces.

Washington – October 15, 2026 -- Parents of new drivers can get free training, a customizable family driving agreement and a practice-tracking app through the National Safety Council's DriveitHOME program, offered with General Motors ahead of National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18-24).

Crashes remain the top preventable killer of teens

Car crashes are the leading cause of preventable death for U.S. teens. In 2024, 5,247 people died in crashes involving drivers ages 15-20, a 6.5% decrease from the prior year.

DriveitHOME offers four free resources in English and Spanish

The DriveitHOME Virtual Parent Training covers key safety topics and local Graduated Driver Licensing requirements. Weekly Pointers for Parents lessons supplement it.

The New Driver Deal is a customizable parent-teen agreement. It sets expectations on curfews, passenger limits and vehicle responsibilities.

Plant City, Fla. – October 15, 2026 -- Florida families weighing term against whole life insurance can now turn to a HelloNation guide that compares the two, from 10-, 20- and 30-year term policies to lifetime coverage with a cash value component.

Term policies run 10, 20 or 30 years at lower premiums

Term life insurance covers a set period, often 10, 20, or 30 years. According to the article, term policies generally cost less than permanent options. That can suit families who want affordable protection during their highest-earning and child-raising years. Term policies may also let families secure higher coverage amounts at a lower monthly cost.

New York – October 15, 2026 -- Visitors can now buy tickets to see the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball up close, from $155, and a $295 premium tier lets them remove a 2026 Waterford crystal from the Ball and take it home.

Two ticket tiers open the doors at One Times Square

The standard Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour and close access to the Constellation Ball. It is the ninth iteration of the Ball in its century-plus history. Guests can also take a photo with the Ball before the countdown.

The ticket also covers Times Travel, a new multi-sensory journey through the history of Times Square and the Ball. It includes entry to the One Times Square Skywalk Viewing Deck, which offers 360-degree views over Times Square. Tickets start at $155.

Phoenix – October 15, 2026 -- Families can get two extra-large pizzas for $29.99 at Peter Piper Pizza this October, alongside a pumpkin-shaped Halloween pizza from $16.48 and a bonus on digital gift cards. The deals mark National Pizza Month.

Two XL pizzas add up to 24 slices for $29.99

The Double Up XL deal covers two extra-large, one-topping pizzas totaling 24 slices. It is available for dine-in, delivery and carryout at participating locations.

Jack-O'-Lantern Pizza returns from $16.48

The fan-favorite large pepperoni pizza comes with a crust shaped like a jack-o'-lantern. It is offered for dine-in, carryout and delivery at participating locations, starting at $16.48.

Buy $50 in digital gift cards, get $10 extra

Guests who purchase $50 in digital gift cards during October receive an additional $10. The offer applies to digital cards only, at participating locations.

Los Angeles – October 15, 2026 -- The Bandolier x Martha Stewart collection is on sale exclusively on Bandolier's own website, with prices from $48 to $380. It covers phone cases, pouches, a shoulder strap and a new canvas tote.

Stewart has carried Bandolier for years. Bandolier, the Los Angeles-based brand behind the luxury crossbody phone case, invited her to design a line of her own.

The Martha Phone Case adds room for more cards

The Martha Phone Case pairs snake-embossed leather with gold details and a custom equestrian-inspired buckle. Its expandable, removable wallet is more spacious than before. Stewart's key request was room for more cards.

Dalton – October 15, 2026 -- Century Complete is now selling new single-family homes at Old Praters Mill in Dalton, Georgia, with prices starting from the upper $200s, and the community holds its Grand Opening on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Grand Opening lets buyers tour move-in ready homes

Visitors can walk through move-in ready homes, meet the Century Complete team, and learn about home savings and financing through affiliate lender Inspire Home Loans. The community is at 156 Old Prater Mill Road NE, Dalton, GA 30721.

Three floor plans reach up to 1,965 square feet

Old Praters Mill offers three one- and two-story plans: the one-story Scottsdale, the two-story Auburn and the two-story Berkshire. They range from 1,562 to 1,965 square feet, with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 2.5 bathrooms. Every plan includes a 2-car garage and an open-concept layout.