2025 Open Streets Plans Expand Neighborhood Access, Boost Local Businesses

Several community-focused events and photo submission opportunities are currently highlighted across various regions. GBH is hosting the 2025 Open Streets event series on Dorchester Ave., closing streets to vehicles to promote community interaction and local business activities. Multiple news outlets encourage readers to submit high-quality, horizontal format photos for publication, emphasizing inclusivity and providing opportunities for amateur and professional photographers to share their work. The Kiowa County Press offers both print and electronic editions and invites photo submissions for front-page consideration. Meanwhile, in Bath, there is ongoing uncertainty regarding the redevelopment of the old KES School into a hotel and restaurant, with the owners, Samuel Smith Brewery, remaining uncommunicative about their plans. These local stories collectively emphasize community engagement through events, photography, and development updates.