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Art brings Salem, Oregon’s, streets and buildings alive

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
oregon

Murals have been a “thing” since the days of cave painting. The earliest known one was discovered, still pristine, in the Chauvet cave in France and determined to be 45,500 years old. Used to express feelings, share messages, mark occasions … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2023, maintenance & operations, oregon, The Municipal

Largest Ouija Board – Salem, Massachusetts

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2020 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
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If the standard Ouija session involves hushed questions whispered in a darkened seance room, Rick “Ormortis” Schreck’s record-breaking rendition of the talking board game is the otherworldly communication equivalent of shouting through a bullhorn with the volume pegged to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Unique Claims to Fame | Tagged october 2020, ouija, The Municipal, unique claims to fame

On the road again: America’s Stonehenge

The Municipal Posted on May 27, 2024 by Julie YoungMay 23, 2024
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While it may not be as well known as its English counterpart, America’s Stonehenge in Salem, N.H., is still an impressive rock group. Once known as “Mystery Hill,” America’s Stonehenge draws believers and skeptics alike and has been featured on … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged March 2024, on the road again, stonehenge, The Municipal

Virginia Beach oceanfront undergoes massive improvement

The Municipal Posted on May 9, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 6, 2024
Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Va., is a well-known center of dining, entertainment and hotels for residents and visitors alike. It is also famous for its oceanfront, with its famous 3-mile boardwalk, the Rudee Inlet marina area, beaches perfect for swimming or surfing … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, May 2024, The Municipal, virginia beach

Flood warning system positions NCDOT ahead of storms

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 20, 2024
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation has an award-winning flood warning system that gathers data from various state and federal agencies. Already able to access this data and include it in computer forecasts, now NCDOT is adding stream gauges to … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, Flood warning system, january 2024, The Municipal

Utah cities draw name inspiration from ancient sources

The Municipal Posted on April 5, 2023 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
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Utahns are generally unassuming, straightforward folks, but when it comes to their naming the state’s towns and villages — often more than once — they can be a profoundly head-scratching lot. Not surprisingly, given Utah’s history, three significant etymological sources … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, What's in a Name | Tagged january 2023, The Municipal, utah, what's in a name

Recycling: There’s an app for that

The Municipal Posted on January 24, 2023 by Dani MessickAugust 2, 2023
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The city of Tampa, Fla., has a new app to help cut waste and promote the reuse of just about anything. Tampa Trash and Recycling, as a part of the city’s Spring it Forward campaign in March, showed residents that … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged october 2022, recycling, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Top 10 best cities for urban gardening

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2022 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
United States

It’s that time of year for gardeners: Early-season vegetables are ripe, and hopefully, the rest of what was cultivated during the spring is well on its way to a bountiful fall harvest. Whether it takes the form of a large … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged gardening, july 2022, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

M Top 10: Best cities for locavores

The Municipal Posted on May 7, 2021 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
United States

You might be wondering what a locavore is. Well, they are people who prefer to mainly eat foods sourced from their local region, and as LawnStarter.com notes, interest in locally sourced foods has only grown during the pandemic. “But not … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged cities, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

Washington State University looks to produce environmentally friendly deicers

The Municipal Posted on November 26, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 2, 2023
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According to Dr. Xianming Shi, professor in civil and environmental engineering at Washington State University, the United States applies around 27 million tons of road salt to roadways annually. This road salt has the potential to contaminate up to 1,500 … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged deicers, november 2020, technology, The Municipal

Extraordinary building safety professionals honored at the 2018 International Code

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Richmond, Va.– The International Code Council honored outstanding individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to their communities, the building safety industry and the Code Council during the 2018 Annual Conference in Richmond, Va., on October 21-24, 2018. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged icc, press release

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