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City-run food festival funds schools, fast-tracks restaurant recovery

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2022 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
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A lot of work goes into planning a successful fundraising event, and that’s certainly true in the case of the Taste of Pines, held on Feb. 17. This annual event, put on by the city of Pembroke Pines, Fla., features … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged food, june 2022, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Weedoo clearing the way: Why more municipalities are turning to mechanical harvesting for waterway health

The Municipal Posted on July 1, 2025 by The MunicipalJune 23, 2025
No2: Clean it. Then clear it. Weedoo’s Portable Conveyor System makes aquatic debris removal fast and easy. Perfect for shorelines, shallow waters, docks and floating barges.

Public works departments are under growing pressure to meet environmental regulations, manage costs and maintain community trust. Nowhere is that balancing act more visible than in aquatic maintenance. From stormwater canals to retention ponds, municipalities face persistent challenges: invasive weeds, … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, July 2025, on the cover, public works, The Municipal

Rapid City’s Vision Fund: Looking Ahead to Transformational Investments

The Municipal Posted on June 17, 2025 by Danielle LundMay 22, 2025

After a week packed with presentations, public discussions and on-site evaluations, Rapid City’s Vision Fund Citizen Committee has concluded its public hearing process for the 2025-2029 Vision Fund cycle. Over the course of four days, 29 project applicants, ranging from … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged June 2025, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Ready to respond: Hawthorne’s emergency preparedness program

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2025 by Julie YoungApril 23, 2025
No4: The Los Angeles County Fire Department is a key partner in Hawthorne’s emergency preparedness program. (Photo provided by Hawthorne, Calif.)

When it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from a natural or man-made disaster, the city of Hawthorne, Calif., is ready to swing into action thanks to a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. “The most common emergency that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Tagged building & construction, Emergency Management, may 2025, The Municipal

Warwick pairs rich history with forward-thinking development

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2025 by Danielle LundFebruary 25, 2025
No2: Warwick Lighthouse is one historic landmark in Warwick, R.I. It was built in 1827 and a dwelling was added in 1932. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. (Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock.com)

Settled along the coastline of Narragansett Bay, Warwick, R.I., is a city that blends its historical significance with modern-day growth. As the second-largest city in the Ocean State, Warwick offers a rich history, community charm and forward-thinking development. From its … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Safe streets for all modes of transportation remains a continuing goal of Lancaster

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025

In order to create safer roads for all modes of transportation, Lancaster, Pa., is working on incorporating changes for the pedestrian and bicycling traffic. Many of the street safety projects originate from the city’s Vision Zero plan, which was adopted … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

First bike lane moves Sterling Heights toward a multimodal transportation approach

The Municipal Posted on February 12, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
In order to increase the safety and comfort for all users, the city included buffer zones in some areas and delineators along the entire route. These delineators are then removed during the winter months to allow for plowing. (Photos provided by the city of Sterling Heights, Mich.)

A more multimodal way of thinking in transportation has led Sterling Heights, Mich., to implement its first bike lane along a 2.3-mile stretch of Plumbrook Road. This accomplishes two primary city objectives in making the roads safer for all methods … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Raleigh rainwater program revives public interest in stormwater management

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2025 by Janet PattersonDecember 27, 2024
Two 3,000-gallon cisterns capture roof runoff that will provide additional moisture to the Interfaith Food Shuttle Community Garden in southeast Raleigh. (Photo provided by Raleigh, N.C.)

The rainwater rewards program in Raleigh, N.C., took a moment to catch on but is now embraced in a big way. “The program is the result of a lot of forward thinking on the part of the people of Raleigh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, water & energy

Harrisonburg implements a second life for fallen trees

The Municipal Posted on January 13, 2025 by Denise FedorowDecember 27, 2024
Some of the lumber diverted from local landfills has been used to create bee hotels. (Photo provided by Harrisonburg, Va.)

The sound of a chainsaw and the crash of a falling tree usually signals an end, but in Harrisonburg, Va., it marks the beginning of a second life for local trees. Whether due to age, storm damage or pest infestation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Wisconsin installs first park solar canopy

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 21, 2024
The solar canopy at Groholski Park is the first in a municipal park in the state of Wisconsin. (Photo provided by Stevens Point, Wis.)

Stevens Point, Wis., has won a number of accolades for its charm and amenities. In 2023, The Crazy Tourist Magazine named it one of the 15 best places to live in Wisconsin. It has been called a Top 10 Dream … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Programming reboot: North Charleston relaunches a revamped Artist-In-Residence program

The Municipal Posted on December 22, 2024 by Julie YoungNovember 21, 2024
Shayn Green shows off some of her artwork as North Charleston’s Artist-in-Residence. Although the city had a yearlong project in the past, it has revamped the program so it will be a quarterly tenure and showcase a variety of artists, like Green, who can engage with the community while creating their own original works in the city’s studio space. (Photo provided by North Charleston, S.C.)

Everyone knows that public art adds social, cultural and economic value to a community. That is why the city of North Charleston, S.C., has rebooted and reimagined its Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program with a quarterly residency that will offer the public … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged artists, december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, youth program

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