In order to keep Christmas lights from getting tangled up in machinery, Rapid City, S.D., implemented a holiday light recycling program that is now in its 10th year. Christmas and holiday lighting that is put in the trash or recycling … Continue reading →
The planning for a designated outdoor refreshment area in downtown Fort Wayne, Ind., took years with multiple partners in order to approve these areas throughout the state. The city partnered with Visit Fort Wayne, Downtown Fort Wayne and Greater Fort … Continue reading →
What determines how well a city is run? Is it how often the trash is picked up, how safe residents feel on the streets or how quickly city hall responds to complaints? Local officials face constant challenges to the optimal … Continue reading →
By Brooke Dawson Winter presents significant challenges for those tasked with keeping our roads clear of snow and ice. Municipalities and private contractors bear the crucial responsibility of ensuring safe passage for all. To meet these challenges head-on, Evolution Edges … Continue reading →
The Tyler, Texas, department of communications has been recognized for its citywide editorial process that assists with marketing campaigns for all city departments. In 2023, the city was awarded a Municipal Excellence Award by the Texas Municipal League. Liaisons were … Continue reading →
Thanks to a $1.7 million mill and overlay project on an aging section of Randol Mill Road, the drive to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a lot smoother. Red street rehab According to Sidney Kelly, assistant director of … Continue reading →
Bottom line, you need the best street sweeper for your street sweeping program. Whether you are a small municipality, regional airport or contractor buying your first street sweeper or if you are a large city, airport or conglomerate buying your … Continue reading →
As an innovative way to help residents ensure they stay in the good graces of code enforcement, in 2023 the city of Cayce, S.C., began a Community Tool Shed program. The program allowed residents to borrow tools from the city … Continue reading →
In 2015, Richard J. Berry, who was then mayor of Albuquerque, N.M., decided to help the people who stand by the roadway with “willing to work” signs. His idea was to offer them paid work that would start them on … Continue reading →
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Municipal Project Hub, announced in February, is a new regional initiative supporting local government and nonprofit leaders across 10 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania as they attempt to access federal funding. The hub serves the 10-county region of … Continue reading →
For students, internships in the private sector can offer a glimpse into a potential career path. That’s equally true for government roles, though the experience often looks a bit different. Huntsville, Ala., has a successful internship model that other cities … Continue reading →
