The Environmental Protection Agency wants all lead service lines removed in 10 years. That’s a pretty stark sentence, isn’t it? Lead has been around for more than 6,000 years, used in everything from coins and bullets to makeup and paint … Continue reading →
Memphis, Tenn., bears the nickname the “Home of the Blues.” And, while the history of the blues may date back to the early 20th century, the water that comes from the aquifers beneath the second largest city in Tennessee is … Continue reading →
The dog parks that exist across America offer a variety of landscapes, from beaches and rivers to wooded areas and open meadows. These designated areas cater to different preferences for dog owners and their pets. In March, the website Technobark … Continue reading →
Do some states make it easier than others for parents to raise their children? It does seem that way, according to data gathered by the WalletHub team and available on the financial advice website. The ideal state, according to the … Continue reading →
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 Johnson City Police Department’s Handle with Care Intervention Program is going so well, that New York’s Broome County and cities within it have adopted the program, too. In 2017, Johnson City Police Chief Brent Dodge was first approached by … Continue reading →
The Cheektowaga Police Department in New York is placing a strong emphasis on wellness programs. One of the most important wellness issues taken to heart by the department is the mental health of police officers. Lt. Caleb Harte, Cheektowaga Police … Continue reading →
Quality of life is subjective, but most people would probably measure it by indicators like good health, educational opportunities, recreational options, low crime and proximity to family and friends. Those factors and a few others were the basis for a … Continue reading →
What is a caring city? For starters, it’s a place where the residents have a track record of actively looking for those around them who lack the basic necessities, such as the ill, lonely, elderly or low-income. Caring “can be … Continue reading →
The transition towards sustainable transportation has gained significant momentum in recent years, and electric vehicles (EVs) stand at the forefront of this shift. Organizations across the globe are recognizing the long-term environmental and economic benefits of EVs, and many are … Continue reading →
While Thanksgiving may be the feast-iest day of the year, it’s also the running-est day of the year, at least according to Elvi Guzman, director of the Bayonne, N.J., Division of Recreation’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile … Continue reading →
