If there’s one thing Greenville, N.C., Sanitation Engineer Delbert Bryant can do knowledgeably, it is talk trash. While he initially wanted be a teacher and an animal/crop farmer simultaneously as a child, Bryant ultimately pursued a lifelong career in sanitation, … Continue reading →
Deerfield Beach, Fla., has proudly taken steps to keep its scenic community sustainable and trash free. Its approach has even successfully harnessed citizen action. The Cleaner Greener Deerfield Beach is an overall program that has been ongoing since the formation … Continue reading →
Did you hear that police arrested two kids yesterday? One was drinking battery acid and the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off… Bad fireworks jokes aside, we have a great summer story for … Continue reading →
Ah, summertime. Schools are out, and there are events galore, including a host of live music festivals in small towns and cities. We’re looking at the economic impact of such melodic festivals in small towns and cities in addition to … Continue reading →
Okay, girls and boys, which noted English poet who co-founded the Romantic era penned the immortal words, “Water, water everywhere/nor any drop to drink”? If you answered Samuel Taylor Coleridge, in his poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” you … Continue reading →
Some people would give anything to spend their vacation days at an endless garage sale. There are numerous opportunities to do just that, with a host of “longest” garage sales linking cities and towns across the U.S. The common denominator? … Continue reading →
As the opioid epidemic continues, responding in a positive, life-saving way that lacks judgement toward its victims grows more vital. To address the epidemic, the firefighter paramedics of Havelock, N.C., have launched the first-ever legal syringe exchange program headed by … Continue reading →
With all the topsy-turvy weather and disasters Mother Nature has generously endowed her nations with over the past year, many cities are adapting and, in cases of major flooding, turning their attention to the mostly unseen world of infrastructure. Hurricane … Continue reading →
One of the fun activities of working in a city’s parks and recreation department is planning, creating and maintaining a successful playground for its citizens’ furry four-legged family members. Pet parks are growing in popularity all over the nation as … Continue reading →
Cycling to work is the ultimate return to childhood’s happy days. And it saves on gas and vehicle wear and tear while promoting fresh air and the carefree exhilaration you enjoyed back in the day when your bike could take … Continue reading →
It is human nature when buying a new car to wish for all the bells and whistles, the more with which to impress your next-door neighbor. And don’t forget after-factory add-ons like a booming stereo, GPS navigation system and maybe … Continue reading →
