Take a step back — just a few decades — and you would find small, one-screen theaters at the forefront of many communities from coast to coast. During the early- and mid-20th century, they not only entertained residents, but also … Continue reading →
The city of Naperville, Ill., has been offering its citizens a chance to get down and dirty with its new “Adopt-A-Drain” program launched Oct. 1, 2018. Since storm drain management has run into more than $1.1 million annually on maintenance, … Continue reading →
It’s a new year and there’s something about swapping calendars that creates a desire to start anew — to do something different; to be better. If you’re looking to approach city operations in a more creative manner, consider traveling abroad … Continue reading →
2018 ıs a wrap, and with the start of a new year, thoughts are likely on what needs to be done next — or on the projects that still need wrapped up. Unlike the New Year’s resolutions of average citizens, … Continue reading →
Milwaukee, Wis., has found big upsides — and very little downsides — to using American Highway Products’ pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers. After a pilot project, the city found that the risers could handle heavy loads without experiencing failures or slips. Learn more about Milwaukee’s and Jefferson County, Ala.’s, experiences with the pivoted turnbuckle manhole risers here.
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 →
For 30 years the town of Glastonbury, Conn., had discussed the need for access to the riverfront both for first responders in case of emergency and public recreation. The town’s work to make this a reality earned it the National … Continue reading →
For many small towns, a local police department helps instill pride in the community. Residents see a police car with their city’s name on it, and they know that the officer driving is one of them. But in recent years, it … Continue reading →
Thıs fuel has been on the market ın some quantıty since at least 2010; however, you might not have heard of it yet: renewable diesel. No, it’s not biodiesel, even though it also utilizes organic materials. Offering numerous benefits, renewable … Continue reading →
The world is getting smaller every day, which means one singular decision made abroad has the power to affect municipalities domestically and disrupt their day-to-day waste management operations. Look no further than China’s January 2018 decision to implement an import … Continue reading →
Being a midterm year, the news channels have been dominated by numerous mudslinging political ads — at least, that’s been the case on my local stations in northern Indiana. No matter who was elected Nov. 6 — I write this … Continue reading →
