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 →
The city of Ocoee, Fla., has opened a new Action Sports Park — a skate park — within Vandergrift Central Park to attract city residents. With a grand opening ceremony on June 28, the Ocoee Action Sports Park has received … Continue reading →
Snohomish County, Wash., is reducing its carbon footprint by offering a high-yielding battery recycling program to its residents. The solid waste department in Snohomish County has achieved several sustainability awards from organizations such as Call2Recycle and was most recently named … Continue reading →
Newark, N.Y., has seen explosive growth in the past few years. In order to accommodate its size, the village of 9,000 was recently awarded state and federal funding for several projects such as a new wastewater treatment plant disinfection system, … Continue reading →
European countries have implemented the use of roundabouts for traffic safety for several years. Now, the city of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is following suit, having turned to roundabouts to improve public safety and traffic operations. “There are several reasons that … Continue reading →
Hurricanes in the southern states located along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are known to wreak havoc among cities, leaving devastation in their wake. Hurricanes will leave municipalities without power for days while they recover from the … Continue reading →
Ohio is removing lead water pipes in various municipalities across the state. The H2Ohio program was launched by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in 2019 as a larger initiative to not only remove lead water pipes but also reduce agricultural phosphorus … Continue reading →
Fort Worth, Texas, made history in April as the first city government to mine cryptocurrency. “This pilot program, launched by the Office of Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the city of Fort Worth, in partnership with Texas Blockchain Council, … Continue reading →
Phishing emails. Hacked systems. Ransomed files. These terms have become all too familiar with reports all over the world from major news outlets. And, let’s not forget the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May 2021. Now, tensions are even higher, … Continue reading →
Cities across the country are incorporating invasive vegetation removal programs in hopes of promoting healthy plant growth. The removed plants are usually nonnative and grow quickly, disrupting plant ecosystems and causing harm to the environment or human health. In 2019, … Continue reading →
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the American job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Department of Labor, March 2022 reported 6.3 million total unemployed persons — a 3.8% unemployment rate. But, one … Continue reading →
