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3 North Carolina cities named 2025 All-America City Award recipients

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Monday, June 30, 2025
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DENVER, CO (WTVD) -- Three North Carolina cities have been named recipients of the 2025 All-America City Award (AAC).

For over 75 years, the National Civic League's AAC has honored communities that "harness the power of local collaboration to drive meaningful change."

From June 27 to 29, the 2025 finalists presented their stories and initiatives to a jury of civic leaders in Denver. These presentations featured skits, music, spoken word, dance, and personal stories

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The jury announced the 10 winning communities during a closing ceremony.

"These communities exemplify the spirit of collaboration and civic responsibility necessary to safeguard our planet for future generations," National Civic League said in a press release.

2025 All-America Cities:

  • Akron, Ohio
  • Carrboro, North Carolina
  • Chelsea, Massachusetts
  • Hampton, Virginia
  • Jacksonville, North Carolina
  • Kinston, North Carolina
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Port St. Lucie, Florida
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Tallahassee, Florida

Featured video is from a previous report.

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