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Cradle of America hosts historic Thanksgiving parade

The Municipal Posted on November 14, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 30, 2024
Plymouth, Mass.’s, Thanksgiving parade would not be complete without the Mayflower. (Photo provided by America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration)

Many people remember watching holiday parades on TV on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Maybe they still do. Well, there’s a parade to end all parades that some people have not heard of before. It is streamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | Tagged holiday, november 2024, technology, Thanksgiving, The Municipal

Holland, Mich., and surrounding communities roll out a parade

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
A potential future recruit for the Holland Fire Department participates in one of the activities held during Fire Prevention Week. (Photo provided)

When National Fire Prevention Week rolls around each year, residents of Holland, Mich., eagerly anticipate lights, cameras… and sirens. The highlight of the week is the Fire Prevention Week Parade, which consists of about 40 fire trucks, a marching honor … Continue reading →

Posted in Firefighting & EMS

Springfield’s patriotic parade

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2016 by Erin DozoisAugust 2, 2023

Across the country, fireworks light up the sky July 4 in celebration of the nation’s birthday; but one small town in New York has grabbed headlines for a historic Independence Day celebration all its own. Springfield’s Fourth of July parade … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays

Rich in history and natural resources: Concord, N.H.

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 23, 2025
No2: Sunrise gilds Concord’s downtown buildings. Downtown Concord boasts many businesses, a boutique movie theater, designer hotel, three performing arts centers, music school, art school, a public theater and more. (Photo by Bill Graham)

What do most people know about New Hampshire? For one thing, many of the unusual names in the state, like Winnipesaukee, Ossipee and Chocorua, are of Native American, or indigenous, origin, specifically from the Abenaki tribe. The word “Abenaki” is … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged building & construction, city profile, may 2025, The Municipal

More than Mayberry: a small town with a big reputation

The Municipal Posted on April 14, 2025 by Julie YoungMarch 27, 2025
Mayberry Days is a week-long event in September that celebrates the legacy of “The Andy Griffith Show.” The Mount Airy, N.C., birthplace of Andy Griffith shows off its Americana style with a parade, southern food, and plenty of musical performances. (Photo by Hobart Jones)

A trip to Mount Airy, N.C., is more than a peek into the past; it’s a step back in time. Located along the Ararat River about three miles south of the Virginia state line, Mount Airy was officially incorporated in … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged April 2025, on the road again, public safety, 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

Not such a secret anymore: Papillion, Neb.

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 19, 2024
Papillion, Neb., was incorporated in 1870 and has grown incrementally with nearby Omaha, the state’s largest city.

On the southern edge of the Omaha metropolitan area and just a stone’s throw from the Iowa state line sits Papillion, Neb., named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to live several times in the last 10 years. What makes … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Holyoke police move records to the cloud

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 31, 2024
The Holyoke Police Department’s new cloud-based records system will enable officers to access data and file reports directly from mobile computers in their vehicles. This system broadens the scope of information they can transmit and receive, surpassing the capabilities of the former local system. (Photos provided by Holyoke, Mass., Police Department)

The use of technology in law enforcement is not just a recent innovation. But the scope and power of its uses have made leaps and bounds since the police radio was introduced in 1933 and radar detectors began catching speeding … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Business flourishes in small-town Utah

The Municipal Posted on July 16, 2024 by Danielle LundJuly 16, 2024
business

According to a recent WalletHub article, “Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business (2024),” Cedar City, Utah, is the best city in the United States to start a business. Analysts studied various cities and compared 18 different key … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged business, city profile, July 2024, The Municipal

Candy Land Christmas draws crowds

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 15, 2024
Christmas

“Candy Land” refers to the board game many people played as children. But in Johnson City, Tenn., Candy Land Christmas signals a magical time when local businesses purchase and decorate Christmas trees for the delight of everyone who sees them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged christmas, december 2023, municipal management, The Municipal

Director expands funding, infrastructure and programming for recreation

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 27, 2023
recreation

After high school, in 2011, Michael Patton began his college career at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Following his first completed year, he began a church mission in Mexico City, Mexico, and was there until 2013. He returned to Brigham Young University-Idaho … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged october 2023, personality profile, recreation, The Municipal

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