What’s eating away at your vehicle
De-icing chemicals: A growing threat Motor vehicles face a constant battle against the elements, with one of the most insidious threats being corrosion. In colder climates where snow and ice are prevalent, it’s not uncommon to see traditional road salt … More from our cover sponsor →
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden designed to open minds to desert landscaping
A central Arizona city is fitting its focus onto the acceptance of the natural landscape it was gifted. As part of that focus, it is teaching its residents to appreciate it, too. Surprise, Ariz., broke ground on a community Xeriscape … Continue reading →
Sioux City leverages longstanding airport to spur new economic growth
Sioux City, Iowa, has a long history of aviation excellence. With a well-maintained airport and runway—dating all the way back to World War II—along with a Federal Aviation Administration flight tower and the presence of the 185th Air Refueling Wing … Continue reading →
Winter is here: Cities strive to solve seasonal shortages
Each year, municipalities across the nation spend months planning to clear the snow from their streets. Not only do they need to have their equipment and supplies ready to go the moment the flurries begin to fly, but they also … Continue reading →
M Top 10: Top 10 best cities for coffee lovers
Some people live for their cup of joe. In fact, the National Coffee Association found that 62% of Americans drink coffee every day, with the average coffee drinker consuming three cups daily. WalletHub.com notes, “Coffee consumption has also risen 8% … Continue reading →
Holbrook, Arizona a nostalgic trip into the Triassic period
It’s not exactly “Jurassic Park,” but for folks looking to connect to the giant creatures of the past, Holbrook, Ariz., is the next best thing. Located 190 miles northeast of Phoenix and situated within the Painted Desert, Holbrook is known … Continue reading →
West Hollywood adopted layered pandemic approach
By now, it seems as if the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us forever, and still no end in sight. Cities across the nation have dealt with it in a myriad of ways, sometimes changing policies and practices almost continually, … Continue reading →
Insights into a successful salt storage project
Lake County, Ohio, engineer James Gills needed to replace an old, deteriorating salt dome. “We had a teepee-shaped structure built in the mid-70s, and it only had a 900-ton road salt storage capacity. Lake County is in the strongest part … Continue reading →
Elmira embraces creativity by becoming a city of murals
What do Mark Twain, Tommy Hilfiger and Jeff Plate, the drummer for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, have in common? All three have the privilege of having been born in Elmira, N.Y. While those three may seem like an odd pairing, the … Continue reading →
Purchasing technology calls for ever-changing strategies
Technology creeps into every aspect of our personal lives — inside cars, appliances, furniture and plumbing fixtures — it’s not just laptops and phones anymore! Transitioning to the municipal office, the same would be true. The use of technology, or … Continue reading →
What’s in a name: Angel Fire and Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Many municipalities in America are named for weather phenomena: Sun City, Ariz., and Snow, Okla.; Winter, Wis., and Spring, Texas; Cyclone, Penn., and Tornado, W.Va. Two towns in New Mexico — Angel Fire and Cloudcroft — share that distinction, their … Continue reading →
Cities seek to brighten holiday spirits
Nearly two years ago, the COVID-19 global pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt. Every aspect of life was altered in some way, including the ways the holidays were celebrated. Festivals were canceled, public gatherings were outlawed and the … Continue reading →
Farmington Hills’ budget recognized for the 37th consecutive year
Municipal budgets don’t always get a lot of positive press or public recognition. Still, when they do, it’s often a reason for celebration. That’s the case for Farmington Hills, Mich., which was honored with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished … Continue reading →
Madison concludes Carts in the Park pilot
According to travel and lifestyle website Livability, Madison, Wis., is the fifth best city in the nation. A pilot program that began in the city parks in July — Carts in the Park — shows one very good reason why. … Continue reading →
Keep the Wreath Green encourages fire awareness during the holidays
Fire has been both a tool that drove human prosperity to heights before unknown, and yet also harbored destructive capability. Consider the Great Library of Alexandria, which burned to the ground, its vast halls of ancient knowledge destroyed with it; … Continue reading →
Cities put reparation talks into action
A topic that has both been discussed and dismissed over the decades as being too controversial or too difficult to enact — reparation — is being dealt with in Evanston, Ill., and other cities across the U.S. Evanston is the … Continue reading →
Paducah attracts residents with new incentive program
Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, Paducah, Ky., is one of the best places to live in the Bluegrass State. Not only does the city offer its existing residents a suburban lifestyle with easy access to … Continue reading →
Sister Cities form special relationship
What does the term “sister city” mean to you? Sistercity.org defines it as a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities. They promote peace through people-to-people relationships, sharing research and developing projects between the two cities. The two cities of Tuskegee, … Continue reading →
Atlantic City cultivates a solid management team
Many layers are required to ensure city operations run efficiently — from the city clerk, city solicitor, planning and development to public safety, public works and so on. Each department requires not only the initial education and training but periodic … Continue reading →
