Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →
After a week packed with presentations, public discussions and on-site evaluations, Rapid City’s Vision Fund Citizen Committee has concluded its public hearing process for the 2025-2029 Vision Fund cycle. Over the course of four days, 29 project applicants, ranging from … Continue reading →
It’s quite a leap to go from living off the electrical grid to being the electric utility director of Roseville, Calif., but Daniel Beans has made the transition with grace. Even Beans sees the irony in a move his parents … Continue reading →
Mounting numbers of vehicle-wildlife collisions caused the Idaho Transportation Department to step in and make the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass along Idaho State Highway 21, part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a safety planning priority. Located about 10 miles … Continue reading →
Nestled on the border with Rhode Island, an hour’s drive from the state capital of Boston, Mass., Fall River is a mill town from a bygone era. Possibly most infamous as the home of Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her … Continue reading →
What do most people know about New Hampshire? For one thing, many of the unusual names in the state, like Winnipesaukee, Ossipee and Chocorua, are of Native American, or indigenous, origin, specifically from the Abenaki tribe. The word “Abenaki” is … Continue reading →
For over 50 years, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Ind., has taken its guests on an educational and inspirational journey through the transportation industry and its place in Indiana history. With seven galleries showcasing over 120 cars and … Continue reading →
LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / WasteExpo, North America’s largest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery and sustainability, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 6-8 (Conference May 5-8). The event brings together professionals from … Continue reading →
In order to quickly rid a planned city park of invasive plant species, Raleigh, N.C., got the community involved in a workday at River Cane Wetland Park. All Raleigh residents were invited to join in helping the department remove Chinese … Continue reading →
Years ago, the city of Lynchburg, Va., started a program called “After the Fire.” If there was a fire in a neighborhood, particularly if someone was injured or killed, the fire department would canvas the neighborhood, speak to all the … Continue reading →
It’s no secret that police departments around the country face a pressing challenge — how to recruit and retain the right people for one of the most demanding professions. A nationwide drop in law enforcement applications has left many agencies … Continue reading →
