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Drop the garlic and wash your hands

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2020 by Sarah WrightApril 15, 2020
Covid-19

When it comes to public safety, coronavirus, or COVID-19, is dominating the news, with coverage at times bordering on fearmongering. Poor Corona — the beer — has taken a hit, with a recent survey of American beer drinkers by 5W Public Relations finding 38% … Continue reading →

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The roads of tomorrow

The Municipal Posted on February 3, 2020 by Sarah WrightFebruary 3, 2020
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

The roads of tomorrow will not be like the roads of today. Sure, they might continue to share the same materials — or maybe not, I’m still crossing my fingers for solar panel roads that don’t ice over — but … Continue reading →

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Rejuvenate your city this new year

The Municipal Posted on January 5, 2020 by Sarah WrightJanuary 3, 2020
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

January’s theme is officially about maintenance and operations; however, as articles poured in, a secondary theme became evident: rejuvenation. Quite fitting for the new year, right?           Cities require constant rejuvenation to avoid stagnation, whether that is adapting to modern … Continue reading →

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Privacy concerns as technology advances

The Municipal Posted on November 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightNovember 4, 2019
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

As technology continues to evolve, privacy has become a constant juggling act. This fine line is particularly seen in today’s debate on facial recognition. Some cities are embracing it — often seeing considerable value in the realm of public safety … Continue reading →

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Guiding community members to the best routes for support

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightOctober 3, 2019
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

In a world of so many stresses, park and recreation departments have never been more important, simply by providing citizens and visitors alike with opportunities to take a break and rejuvenate. This is particularly true during the summer months. The … Continue reading →

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Weathering life’s disasters

The Municipal Posted on September 4, 2019 by Sarah WrightSeptember 4, 2019
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

We always like to think disasters won’t happen to us, but they can and do. Local to me — but still distant enough to dull concern — the weather has been a bit more exciting this spring. A confirmed tornado … Continue reading →

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Rethinking solid waste and recycling programs

The Municipal Posted on August 6, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 6, 2019

Since the enactment of China’s tougher solid waste imports policy, there has been a lot of soul-searching in regards to how the U.S. manages its solid waste. It is a common theme seen in this issue of The Municipal, and … Continue reading →

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Renewable energy sees growth

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2019 by Sarah WrightJune 5, 2019
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Honolulu, Hawaii; San Jose, Calif.; New York, N.Y.; San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Denver, Colo. — what do these cities have in common? They lead Environment America Research & … Continue reading →

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Bringing new things to the table

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightMay 2, 2019
Sarah Wright - Editor of The Municipal

Every official wants their city to thrive, and unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving that goal. There are plenty examples of cities hitting their boom and then, often for a variety of reasons, dwindle or fade completely into … Continue reading →

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To the future of transportation

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2019 by Sarah WrightJanuary 31, 2019

Americans have always been inventive when it comes to our transportation, dreaming of everything from self-driving cars with rotating seats, which would allow a family of four to play Monopoly as the car drove, to the much longed for flying … Continue reading →

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