Strolling by any firehouse on an average weekday, firefighters working on vehicles, conducting routine maintenance on equipment and preparing for the next call can be seen. Firefighters, by necessity, occupy the time between calls of service with routine chores, planning … Continue reading →
It has been a communitywide effort for the last 35 years to turn Dos Rios from a site with over 8,500 salvaged cars to a pearl along the Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront. One of the city’s greatest partners on the … Continue reading →
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 →
Ah, summer – the time most Americans feel the pull of sun, fun and open road. Now is the time to plan a carefree, rejuvenating summer road trip with family or friends. Road trips are less about the … Continue reading →
Amador Crossing Apartments is set to become a transformative force in addressing homelessness in Las Cruces, N.M. This 50-unit supportive housing complex, located in downtown Las Cruces, represents a groundbreaking partnership between the city and various community organizations. This project … Continue reading →
For over 50 years, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Ind., has taken its guests on an educational and inspirational journey through the transportation industry and its place in Indiana history. With seven galleries showcasing over 120 cars and … Continue reading →
Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … Continue reading →
Marketing comes in many shapes and sizes. In Rensselaer, Ind., it now takes the form of a 135-foot water tower rising above I-65. “We have been working with the Jasper County Commissioners to extend water and sewer to the west … Continue reading →
As part of a downtown revitalization goal, the city of Washington, Ind., wanted to create a green space as a place for residents and visitors to gather as well as a destination for local events. With the help of the … Continue reading →
As the days get longer and the sun begins to shine, municipalities across the United States have to deal with a universal challenge, the deterioration of their roads. The winter weather, moisture, chemical treatments, drainage and consistent traffic can lead … Continue reading →
A pair of drones are helping the police department in Ramapo, N.Y., work smarter … and quicker. The town’s new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program is a high-tech answer to even the most routine calls. “People think the … Continue reading →
