Local

Where do you go to connect with friends and family? What’s your comfortable spot outside of home?

Local, independent businesses are part of what makes a city or town unique, especially with the proliferation of chain stores and restaurants across the country and around the world. Are there any local businesses where you live that you want to celebrate? Perhaps they are a hangout spot, serve a regional specialty or have been…

Take six to eight photos that spotlight something interesting about your hometown — a group of people, an event, a place or a visual theme. Enter from Dec. 3, 2025, to Jan. 14, 2026.

From 1,423 teen entries, we are featuring nine extraordinary pieces. Take a look.

A look at eight fascinating hometowns around the world, as documented by teenagers there.