In March 2022, the city of Wildwood, N.J.’s, Board of Commissioners voted to continue a popular tax incentive program designed to encourage development and home improvements throughout the coastal community. It is a program that began in 2015 and has … Continue reading →
Rising sea levels and major rainstorms are bringing concern to coastal communities throughout the country. Newport, R.I., is one city that is working on resiliency in the face of some difficult issues. Newport is an island community founded in 1639, … Continue reading →
History, civic pride and modern engineering all culminated in restoring the nearly 100-year-old Millpond Bridge in Ozark, Mo. Nestled by the Finley River, Ozark is a testament to the balance between preserving the past and embracing the future. According to … Continue reading →
With cities and farms taking over what used to be woods and wild lands, most of the deer’s natural enemies have disappeared or retreated to areas more hospitable to their needs. Modern man is one of the few predators left … Continue reading →
It is essential for public safety that the citizenry have knowledge about the upkeep of their fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, so Traverse City, Mich. firefighters are reaching out to educate the public on the basics and provide senior … Continue reading →
THE city of Albuquerque, N.M., is currently undergoing a housing shortage for residents. Mayor Tim Keller recently launched an emergency initiative called Housing Forward in order to encourage the conversion, construction and more access to new housing for all segments … Continue reading →
Do some states make it easier than others for parents to raise their children? It does seem that way, according to data gathered by the WalletHub team and available on the financial advice website. The ideal state, according to the … Continue reading →
After decades of planning, drafting, preparing, partnering and navigating the twists and turns along the way, the city of Dover, N.H., broke ground on the long-anticipated Cochecho River Waterfront Development project in June 2023. “It was so gratifying when they … Continue reading →
Virginia Beach, Va., is a well-known center of dining, entertainment and hotels for residents and visitors alike. It is also famous for its oceanfront, with its famous 3-mile boardwalk, the Rudee Inlet marina area, beaches perfect for swimming or surfing … Continue reading →
The famous line from the movie, Field of Dreams, “If you build it, he will come” is apt for cities building minor league stadiums, but it’s not just one individual or even players coming. Other investors and spectators can give … Continue reading →
Who remembers the old saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without?” Many people take the saying to heart, using hand-me-down clothes, recycling cans and bottles, shopping in thrift stores and buying secondhand cars. But … Continue reading →
