May 7, 2026
Featured Story - Blue Angels Take Flight
- The Blue Angels' presence captivated the community
this past week. The Blue Angels soared through the skies, delighting
spectators and reminding everyone of the thrill of aviation. Their stunning aerial displays
not only showcased incredible skill but also fostered a sense of community pride and
excitement, drawing significant attention and engagement from local residents.
Other Posts That Brought the Community Together
- A festive weekend brought families together for fun and
education. The Smokey Bear Days celebration in Capitan featured a vibrant
two-day festival filled with fire prevention exhibits, a parade, and family-friendly
activities. This event not only honored Smokey Bear's legacy but also engaged the
community in important conservation discussions.
- Kalamazoo celebrated the opening of a
vital family shelter. The Landing Place, Michigan's largest family
shelter, opened its doors, providing essential support for families experiencing
homelessness. This initiative, backed by significant funding, aims to foster stability and
long-term housing solutions for those in need.
That's all for this week's Briefing!
29,689
Posts Added (last 7 days)
30,752
Weekly Average (last 28 days)
3,879
Units Active (last 7 days)
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Increase in Activity vs Prior Week
Notable Cities &
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Most engaging unit
Charleston, VT 20,636 likes, 3,056 shares, 870 comments
during Apr 27 – May 03, 2026
Most engagement-efficient unit
Charleston, VT 2729.1 engagement/post
>24K engagement across 9 posts (during Apr 27 – May 03, 2026)
Events &
Community Activities
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Smokey is dancing his way into the
weekend to celebrate Smokey Bear Days and the 50th anniversary of Smokey Bear
Historical Park... (>9K likes,
>100 comments, >1K shares)
2026-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: NM: County of
Lincoln
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from City of Jacksonville,
Florida - Government's post (>1K
likes, >800 comments, >40 shares)
2026-04-29T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: FL: jacksonville
and duval county
Public Safety &
Police
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The City of Minneapolis is not
involved in the federal operations being reported around Minnesota today, and as
of 9:30 a.m., MP... (>2K likes,
>1K comments, >100 shares)
2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: MN: minneapolis
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
There were a lot of people who very
politely suggested that the officer involved in the crash yesterday was either
on his phone,... (>1K likes,
>800 comments, >70 shares)
2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: MI: brownstown
Sustainability
& Environment
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from The City of Kalamazoo,
Michigan's post (>1K likes,
>100 comments, >100 shares)
2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: MI: kalamazoo
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
REMINDER: The City will not be
participating in No Mow May this year (>400 likes, >200 comments,
>100 shares)
2026-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: WI: City of
Wisconsin Rapids
Recreation, Parks
& Tourism
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
That time of year again! (>2K likes, >100 comments,
>300 shares)
2026-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: WI: city of de
pere
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Welcome to the new and improved
Mattano Park! (>500 likes,
>70 comments, >80 shares)
2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: NJ: union county
Infrastructure
& Planning
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from Loudoun County
Government's post (>1K likes,
>40 comments, >60 shares)
2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: VA: loudoun
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Great news, Milford! (>600 likes, >100 comments,
>200 shares)
2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: DE: City of
Milford
Government
Information & Boards
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from Kanawha County's
post (>1K likes, >200
comments, >600 shares)
2026-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: WV: kanawha county
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from Georgetown County,
S.C.'s post (>900 likes,
>300 comments, >70 shares)
2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: SC: georgetown
county
Business &
Economic Development
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from Village of Melrose
Park's post (>1K likes,
>100 comments, >100 shares)
2026-05-02T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: IL: Village of
Melrose Park
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
A beloved landmark is back! (>1K likes, >30 comments,
>100 shares)
2026-04-29T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: VA: roanoke
Community
Engagement & Volunteer
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
The City of Page extends its sincere
congratulations to Nelson Black on his retirement (>1000 likes, >100 comments,
>40 shares)
2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: AZ: city of page
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Turning feedback into action (>400 likes, >90 comments,
>50 shares)
2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: TN: City of
Memphis
Health &
Wellness
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Orlando first reached out to my office
because he was about to lose his housing in the Heights—at the age of 68 and
after a life... (>400 likes,
>80 comments, >30 shares)
2026-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: NJ: city of jersey
city
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Photos from Buchanan County
Sheriff's Office's post (>400 likes, >40 comments, 5
shares)
2026-04-28T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: IA: buchanan
Technology &
Digital
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Photos from City of Boulder City,
NV's post (>40 likes,
>100 comments, 9 shares)
2026-04-29T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: NV: Boulder City
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
May 2 is International Drone Day so
we're showing love to our drone, Betty (>40 likes, >10 comments, 4
shares)
2026-05-02T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: IA: bettendorf
Library &
Education
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Higher Education Coming to Eagle
Mountain City (>100 likes,
>20 comments, >10 shares)
2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: UT: Eagle Mountain
City
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
Seems that Pickens High School has cap
and gown fitting, and possibly practice today? (>100 likes, >20 comments, 1
shares)
2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: SC: city of
pickens
Animal
Services
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
Important information regarding dogs
on the beach/boardwalk: 🦮 (>600
likes, >50 comments, >100 shares)
2026-04-30T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: DE: City of
Rehoboth Beach
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
👣 Rest easy, SWLA! (>400 likes, >50 comments,
>40 shares)
2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: LA: Suplhur
Other/Miscellaneous
Featured post #1 (last 7 days)
If you didn’t know the Blue Angels
were in town, we bet you do now ✈️ (>13K likes, >400 comments,
>2K shares)
2026-05-01T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: VT: charleston
Featured post #2 (last 7 days)
We've got TREES!!! (>3K likes, >200 comments,
>100 shares)
2026-04-27T00:00:00+00:00 | published by: AZ: city of
holbrook
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