American Joey Chestnut is the reigning Nathan’s hot dog-eating champion after eating 70.5 hot dogs and buns last year.

Chris Nelson scored 1st place in the Session One 2026 American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his song “Heaven Ain’t The First Place.” American Songwriter caught up with him to get the scoop on the ...

Sheila Watson’s intriguing photo of a visiting coyote takes the top spot. The Lake Zurich resident writes, “I love how its ears are out to the side. I love living here and enjoy seeing the wild ...

The winners of the Second Annual Let t Glow Holiday Lights Contest were announced Monday and although 24 homes entered, only three won.I The winning home in the Classic Charm, Best Theme, and Best ...

George R. Austin Intermediate School's fourth-grade class, led by teacher Amie Best, was among 12 winners in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s fourth annual Name a Snowplow contest, ...

PORTSMOUTH — The Citywide Neighborhood Committee Holiday Lights Contest once again received enthusiastic support from residents participating in this annual tradition. Mayor Deaglan McEachern ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOMPOC, CA, December 22, 2025 – The Lompoc Beautification and Appearance Commission is pleased to announce the 2025 Holiday ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The City of La Vergne announced this week the winners of the 2025 Light Up La Vergne Home Decorating Contest. This year’s winners were selected in three categories. The ...

Entrants were judged on the three scoring categories — coverage, showmanship (the “wow” factor) and aesthetics. First place receives $150, second $100 and third $75. They also get plaques. Then ...

QUINCY ‒ Eva Lorenzo's winning art entry for The Patriot Ledger holiday art contest started with an unexpected social media message from her husband, who was away on a trip to Spain, their native ...

North Pocono and Dunmore high schools earned the top honors in this year’s Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Paint the Plow safety outreach contest in Northeast Pennsylvania. In PennDOT’s ...