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Holiday light recycling keeps tanglers out of the landfill

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 21, 2024
Aerial view of Rapid City, S.D. at dusk. (Shutterstock.com)

In order to keep Christmas lights from getting tangled up in machinery, Rapid City, S.D., implemented a holiday light recycling program that is now in its 10th year. Christmas and holiday lighting that is put in the trash or recycling … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged december 2024, holiday, municipal management, The Municipal

Cities come alive to light up the holidays

The Municipal Posted on December 24, 2020 by Janet PattersonAugust 2, 2023
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In the darkest season of the year, some municipalities come to life with the lush colors of the holiday season. It’s that time when the lights come out of the boxes and bins, and trees and shrubbery take on a … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged december 2020, holiday, The Municipal

Cities tap into their presidential ties

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Mo., drives 36 percent of all visitation to the city. Last year, the site reported approximately 300,000 visitors. (Photo provided)

Start humming “Hail to the Chief” when you think of these cities: West Branch, Iowa; Abilene, Kan.; Little Rock, Ark.; Hoffman Estates, Ill.; Hyde Park, N.Y.; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Honolulu, Hawaii; and more, for these are home to presidential libraries, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Harry S. Truman, Herbert Hoover, Library

Law enforcement protects the community’s booty from plunder

The Municipal Posted on December 26, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
According to Hiawatha, Iowa’s, police department, the initial financial investment has proven to be reasonable, especially when the packages can be monitored remotely. Both Hiawatha and Campbell, Colo., welcome calls requesting recommendations on tracking equipment. (Shutterstock.com)

Porch pirates scour neighborhoods more so during the holiday season, seeing what they can snatch from the doorsteps of unsuspecting people who may have just ordered a gift for their loved one online or are receiving a timeless gift, like … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Police | Tagged Christmas Package Theft

Saluting the Doughboys, gone but not forgotten

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
During World War I, American Marines head to a training camp in France. This year Nov. 11 will mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, which later became Veterans Day. (Shutterstock.com)

Since 1954, the United States of America has celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11 to commemorate the men and women who served their country in a military capacity. On this day, veterans are to be treated with the utmost respect. … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Armistice Day

Yes, Virginia is for lovers of Christmas

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
During the holiday season, Gov. Terry McAuliffe participates in many events, including ones that benefit military families. (Photo provided by Michaele White, office of the governor)

Many localities pull the community together during the holiday season to create a unique atmosphere and celebrate what makes each specific area different. Throughout Virginia, over 200 localities participate in an ornament event. The top ornament from each locality is … Continue reading →

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Downtown revitalization: A boon for local economies

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Glens Falls, N.Y.’s, revitalization efforts have attracted both residents and businesses to its downtown. (Photo provided)

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style … Indeed, downtown city sidewalks are coming back into fashion all yearlong. And as increasingly more visionary municipalities shed their old downtowns’ ashes, the fresh ambience they create is attracting people of … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Batesville, Glens Falls

Firework displays bring communities together

The Municipal Posted on July 12, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023

Annual fireworks displays are usually one of the most anticipated events of summer. Sure, the big bangs and bright lights are fun to admire, but there is a lot that happens behind the scenes before crowds can enjoy the show. … Continue reading →

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Making Christmas happen — Bethlehem, Pa., Electrical Bureau goes above and beyond

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Christmas in Bethlehem, Pa., wouldn’t be the same without the efforts of the city’s electrical bureau, which is comprised of three electricians. Electrical Bureau Chief Greg Cryder said each year the bureau runs three bucket trucks every day with three … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Bethlehem

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 →

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Weather Capital of the World: Punxsutawney, Pa.

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Punxsutawney Phil is held aloft and presented to the crowd by handler John Griffiths just before Punxsutawney’s annual Groundhog Day prediction.

“Weather Capital of the World” may sound a bit presumptuous for a town of fewer than 6,000 residents. But judging from the swarm of visitors who descend on Punxsutawney, Pa., every Groundhog Day and the weather-related attractions spawned from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Groundhog Day

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