George Edgar Merrick was, by all accounts, a hardworking, optimistic, creative idealist, with a flair for marketing and a skill for making money. He was born near Pittsburgh in 1886, the eldest of six children. His minister father, Solomon, took … Continue reading →
Imagine a town, Tidyville, where the citizens are evervigilant about the beauty and safety of its streets and sidewalks. A small church, new to the area, begins holding weekly services at various temporary locations throughout the city. The church puts … Continue reading →
With winter in full swing, you’re probably kicking yourself for not requisitioning that third new truck and plow package last fall. Who knew you’d get this much snow? Neighboring cities are also short on equipment to keep streets clear during … Continue reading →
Roadside maintenance is never easier than when you operate a Land Pride rotary cutter, compact drill or powered rake behind the tractor. State, county and municipal departments responsible for maintaining roadsides or reclaiming rights-of-way turn to Land Pride for reliable … Continue reading →
Part 1 of 2 – Having a large number of sewerage lift stations that need assessment is only one of the wastewater treatment challenges in need of actionable, real-world solutions. Sewerage problems of all types, but particularly overflows, raise the … Continue reading →
By MARK WYCKOFF, FAICP and JAMES TISCHLER | AICP Demographics are changing, markets are changing and communities are changing. Talented workers have skills that are in high demand, and they can live anywhere they want. They will not choose your … Continue reading →
Adopting a cloud computing solution can save time and money and increase transparency, but it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Canton, Ga., proves cloud computing can add value to local government. As chief information officer there, Camile Wehs … Continue reading →
Most city festivals run for a day or a weekend. A few stretch out longer, occasionally a week or more. But St. Augustine, Fla., the nation’s oldest city, may well have the longest holiday celebration in the United States. The … Continue reading →
“It has been a conscious effort from day one.” Mark Settlemyre, president of the Berne, Ind., Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the Swiss spark mobilizing his fair community since 1852. That’s when a small troupe of 70 devout and rigorously … Continue reading →
Amid increasing dissatisfaction with mobile data solutions for firefighters, fire departments across the country are turning to the cloud for a new alternative. Mobile workstations are widely used by fire and police responders. The software behind these computers has traditionally … Continue reading →
By DAVE TOPCZYNSKI | Firefighter, Newport News, Va. Part 3 of 3 Making the rescue Every situation is going to be different. There is no set answer ahead of time for every situation a rapid intervention team may encounter. There … Continue reading →
