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Rich in history and natural resources: Concord, N.H.

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 23, 2025
No2: Sunrise gilds Concord’s downtown buildings. Downtown Concord boasts many businesses, a boutique movie theater, designer hotel, three performing arts centers, music school, art school, a public theater and more. (Photo by Bill Graham)

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 →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged building & construction, city profile, may 2025, The Municipal

Warwick pairs rich history with forward-thinking development

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2025 by Danielle LundFebruary 25, 2025
No2: Warwick Lighthouse is one historic landmark in Warwick, R.I. It was built in 1827 and a dwelling was added in 1932. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. (Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock.com)

Settled along the coastline of Narragansett Bay, Warwick, R.I., is a city that blends its historical significance with modern-day growth. As the second-largest city in the Ocean State, Warwick offers a rich history, community charm and forward-thinking development. From its … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

There’s something for everyone to discover in Monroe, La.,

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 27, 2024
Monroe, Louisiana, USA - April 4, 2024: Afternoon sunlight shines on the Welcome to Downtown Monroe sign.

Monroe, La., – emphasis on the “mon” and named for a steamboat, the James Monroe – is a city of 46,616 in the northern part of the state. Monroevians have packed a lot into their city, and one only has … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Not such a secret anymore: Papillion, Neb.

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 19, 2024
Papillion, Neb., was incorporated in 1870 and has grown incrementally with nearby Omaha, the state’s largest city.

On the southern edge of the Omaha metropolitan area and just a stone’s throw from the Iowa state line sits Papillion, Neb., named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to live several times in the last 10 years. What makes … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Cape May, N.J.: The nation’s only historic landmark city

The Municipal Posted on September 7, 2024 by Janet PattersonAugust 30, 2024
Cape May, N.J., is populated by iconic, Victorian-style homes. (Photo provided by city of Cape May)

While Cape May, N.J., may have started its reign as a seaside resort more than 200 years ago, it has continued to keep pace with the times and tastes of 21st-century visitors. Situated at the southern tip of New Jersey, … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city, city profile, September 2024, The Municipal

Business flourishes in small-town Utah

The Municipal Posted on July 16, 2024 by Danielle LundJuly 16, 2024
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According to a recent WalletHub article, “Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business (2024),” Cedar City, Utah, is the best city in the United States to start a business. Analysts studied various cities and compared 18 different key … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged business, city profile, July 2024, The Municipal

Eureka Springs, source of healing for the body and spirit

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2024 by Janet PattersonFebruary 6, 2024
Eureka Springs

Tucked in the northwest corner of Arkansas, deep in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs has long been a gem of the Midwest. Its lengthy and somewhat complex history is a testament to finding a mission and sticking to it. Eureka Springs’ … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, Eureka Springs, november 2023, The Municipal

Making a home for all at Mount Shasta

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2024 by Lauren CaggianoJanuary 18, 2024
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Mount Shasta, Calif., may be a small mountain community, but its reputation as a departure from the hustle and bustle of life is by no means modest. With a population just under 3,500, the North California community faces a unique … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, january 2024, mount shasta, The Municipal

Green Bay earns best city to live in title

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2023 by Jennifer BartonSeptember 21, 2023
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Although it’s known to most people outside the Midwest only as the home of the Green Bay Packers NFL team, the mid-sized Wisconsin city with a small-town feel has much more to offer than pigskin. Recently voted “Best City to … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, Green Bay, september 2023, The Municipal

Chicago suburb balances charm with stable economic development

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2023 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
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Crystal Lake, Ill., ticks several boxes for livability. The city, which is named for a nearby lake, has a vibrant recreational scene, ample shopping amenities, quality schools and more. Heather Maieritsch serves as the economic development manager for the city … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, economic development, july 2023, The Municipal

An urban oasis: Reprieve in the middle of Dutch Country

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2023 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country and known as one of the oldest inland cities in the United States, Lancaster, Pa., is reported to be a great place to live, work, stay and play. Rich in history, heritage … Continue reading →

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