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 →
Designed to harness the talents of Asheville, N.C., first responders, the brand-new, $14.7 million Broadway Public Safety Station was created with performance, health and safety in mind. Opened for occupancy in November 2023, this 21,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is a multifunctional … Continue reading →
Imagine you’re driving down the road when all of a sudden you see lights and hear sirens behind you — a signal you’re being pulled over by the police — a feeling of dread hits you. Now imagine you’re a … Continue reading →
Located along the United States-Canadian border between Dunseith, N.D., and Boissevain, Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of North America’s most symbolic and stunning living attractions. With nearly 2,400 acres of indoor and outdoor displays, hiking trails and a … Continue reading →
In our modern society, communication has become indispensable, with cell phones putting us in constant contact with others. When those seemingly necessary devices lose signal or cut out in the middle of conversations, it can cause massive frustration. But when … Continue reading →
Four and a half years ago, the public transportation system of Norman, Okla., underwent a change in management from private – run by a university – to municipal, as the university wanted to shift its focus to exclusively campus transit. … Continue reading →
Recently, Coral Springs, Fla., became one of 24 cities selected for the Cities Forward Program. It was chosen out of 129 applications from across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the cities selected to participate, 12 came … Continue reading →
Evansville, a city nestled in southwestern Indiana, welcomed a new addition to its recreational landscape in December. Sunset Skatepark, a public-private partnership, has already proven itself to be a community asset and a gathering space for skateboard enthusiasts as well … Continue reading →
If the goal is to reduce carbon emissions and have more electric vehicles on the road, having the infrastructure in place to support these goals is key. One city that has taken strides in that direction is the city of … Continue reading →
Arlene Wagner is a little nutty – about nutcrackers, that is. As the co-founder and curator of the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum in Leavenworth, Wash., she shares the world’s largest collections of its kind with over 40,000 visitors annually. “We’ve … Continue reading →
College Park, Maryland, is encouraging University of Maryland employees and city employees to purchase a home within its limits with its homeownership program. In order to qualify, university employees must be full-time and benefits-eligible, while city employees must be full-time. … Continue reading →
