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Stringing along at the Martin Guitar Factory and Museum

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2023 by Julie YoungDecember 4, 2023
Martin Guitar

A person doesn’t need the shredding skills of Eric Clapton to enjoy a trip to the Martin Guitar Factory and Museum in Nazareth, Pa. Located on the northern edge of town at 510 Sycamore St., the factory is a place … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged december 2023, martin guitar, on the road again, The Municipal

A sweeping solution to clean any environment

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2023 by Matt StarnesDecember 1, 2023
sweeping

We like to listen and learn about your street sweeping program challenges. When you speak with me or any of our product specialists or sales representatives, our first question is, “What do you sweep 80% of the time?” Why is … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, Municipal Management, On the cover | Tagged december 2023, From the Cover, municipal management, sweeping, The Municipal

What’s in a name: Hurricane and Cheat Lake, West Virginia

The Municipal Posted on November 29, 2023 by Ray BaloghNovember 29, 2023
west virginia

Two small towns in West Virginia have had names thrust upon them that indicate more drama than they ever experienced. Hurricane never had a gale-force storm rip through its downtown and Cheat Lake never actually “cheated” anyone. Hurricane In 1774 … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, What's in a Name | Tagged july 2023, The Municipal, west virginia, what's in a name

M Top 10: Best cities for first time home buyers

The Municipal Posted on November 10, 2023 by The MunicipalNovember 10, 2023
dog parks

Much has been made recently about the lack of ability of young people to afford their first home. Indeed, research shows first-time homebuyers made up 26% of the home buying market last year, compared to 34% the previous year. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged home, november 2023, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

Placing Efficiency and Quality – Muscatine County Highway Department in Iowa reflects on the benefits of Road Widener’s FH-R

The Municipal Posted on November 1, 2023 by John MillerNovember 1, 2023
Highway department

There are a few things that come to mind when thinking about summer in the Midwest: warmer weather, weekends at the lake, camping trips — and roadwork. In fact, Midwesterners often say they have two seasons — winter and construction … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover, Technology | Tagged From the Cover, highway department, november 2023, technology, The Municipal

Cave of the Mounds is a million years in the making

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2023 by Julie YoungOctober 17, 2023
cave of the mounds

Often considered to be the most significant cave of the Midwest due to its mineral formations, Cave of the Mounds near Blue Mounds, Wis., is a privately owned natural wonder that is over a million years in the making. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged cave of the mounds, october 2023, on the road again, The Municipal

The Municipal Top 10: Best cities for recreation

The Municipal Posted on October 10, 2023 by The MunicipalOctober 10, 2023
dog parks

Staying active isn’t only good for a person’s health, it can also make good financial sense. One of the best ways to maintain an active lifestyle is to live in a city that encourages and facilitates recreation. The healthiest cities … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged october 2023, recreation, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

On the road again: Mark Twain’s home is no pauper’s hovel

The Municipal Posted on September 13, 2023 by Julie YoungSeptember 13, 2023
mark twain

It’s a long way from Hannibal, Mo., and yet, it is the place where Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn were brought to life. The Mark Twain House and Museum at 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, Conn., is the home where … Continue reading →

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Is Green Bay, Wisconsin, the best place to live?

The Municipal Posted on September 3, 2023 by The MunicipalSeptember 3, 2023
dog parks

In the annual U.S. News & World Report list published late this spring, a perhaps surprising city was dubbed the best place to live in the United States. Green Bay, Wisconsin, rose two spots in the magazine’s ranking to become … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged Green Bay, september 2023, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

The learning curve of electrification

The Municipal Posted on September 1, 2023 by Jason CondonSeptember 1, 2023
electrification

Global Environmental Products Inc. has been building and delivering 100% electric street sweepers for several years now. Its M4EV was the first all-electric sweeper model offered for sale. Launched in September 2019 at the national PWX Show in Seattle, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged crisis management, electrification, on the cover, september 2023, The Municipal

Crazy Horse Memorial remains a work in progress

The Municipal Posted on August 22, 2023 by Julie YoungAugust 22, 2023
crazy horse

Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, it is an iconic and controversial piece of American history that pays tribute to legendary leadership. And while it doesn’t get as much attention as the four heads down the road do, … Continue reading →

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