Memphis, Tenn., bears the nickname the “Home of the Blues.” And, while the history of the blues may date back to the early 20th century, the water that comes from the aquifers beneath the second largest city in Tennessee is … Continue reading →
In March 2022, the city of Wildwood, N.J.’s, Board of Commissioners voted to continue a popular tax incentive program designed to encourage development and home improvements throughout the coastal community. It is a program that began in 2015 and has … Continue reading →
Consistency is a theme in Dave Wright’s life. The public servant has faithfully worked for the city of Swartz Creek, Mich., for more than 50 years. Wright, who joined the city payroll shortly after high school, is the go-to person … Continue reading →
Collaboration between the city of Glens Falls, N.Y., Boralex and Northern Power and Light is bringing residents of the city a clean energy option, as well as savings on their monthly energy bills. The Glens Falls Community Hydro Project, completed … Continue reading →
What does cross-training mean to you? If you think it’s only hours spent working out in the gym, think again. Although physical strength and endurance are definitely required, Ocean City, Md., has formed a new part-time firefighter recruitment program wherein … Continue reading →
Recently, Coral Springs, Fla., became one of 24 cities selected for the Cities Forward Program. It was chosen out of 129 applications from across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the cities selected to participate, 12 came … Continue reading →
The call comes in to emergency dispatch: An electric vehicle is on fire near the interstate exit ramp. Fire crews rush to the scene. If the blaze involves the car’s lithium-ion battery, putting out the fire could be a challenge. … Continue reading →
Gun violence is on the rise in the United States. The number of people who have died by gunshot wounds – both murder and suicide – has risen sharply over the last decade particularly since the start of the pandemic, … Continue reading →
Every once in a while, a person likes to spruce up their surroundings, and so do municipalities. Pensacola, Fla., is no different in that sentiment. The city has obtained the funding and done careful planning to make it happen, and … Continue reading →
INDIANAPOLIS, IN Aug. 29, 2023 – T2 Systems, a Verra Mobility Company, will host its inaugural MuniMeetUp in the Greater Long Island area Thursday, September 28th. This free event is intended to introduce innovative technologies that advance the parking landscape … Continue reading →
When Carl Rossi started his new job in January 2023 as director of public works in Holyoke, Mass., one of his tasks was to reboot the city’s recycling program. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Holyoke, a city of 38,000 on the … Continue reading →
