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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
Not every veteran who fills out an application is hired to work on the team of Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. But owner John W. Finley has learned over the years that more often then not, military service, fire service … Continue reading →
