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 →
Built to last: Two decades of safe and efficient salt and sand storage buildings
Over the past 20 years, the fabric building division at Greystone Construction has earned a reputation for high-quality projects and excellent customer service, having designed and built more than 1,500 fabric buildings across the country. “We are salt and sand … Continue reading →
Towns get creative to give Christmas trees second life
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, there are 20 million real Christmas trees sold in the United States each year. Each of these trees is decorated for a few weeks, only to be disposed of when their needles start … Continue reading →
Grant gives Fort Morgan’s Brenda Joy Bike Park a needed upgrade
The city of Fort Morgan, Colo., is a great place to raise a family, but it tends to lack in outdoor recreational spaces. Green space is abundant and there is a large park/trail system, but there was a growing need … Continue reading →
Cities come alive to light up the holidays
In the darkest season of the year, some municipalities come to life with the lush colors of the holiday season. It’s that time when the lights come out of the boxes and bins, and trees and shrubbery take on a … Continue reading →
Pawtucket focus on placemaking, green infrastructure
Pawtucket, R.I., is a scenic little seaside town in Providence County. This is where tall ships rub shoulders with shore-bound artists and lobster fishermen bringing in the day’s catch. As the fourth largest city in the state, Pawtucket derives its … Continue reading →
Christmas Town USA – McAdenville, North Carolina
McAdenville, N.C., has officially adopted the trademark “Christmas Town USA.” “It all started in 1956 when Mr. Pharr and some of the local men decided to hang colored lights on the trees around the community center,” explained Christy Gliddon, whose … Continue reading →
Creative use of CARES Act funding for road improvements
The state of West Virginia has devised a way to utilize its $1.25 billion in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding by improving some badly worn roads, which lead to medical facilities or hospitals. Gov. Jim Justice announced … Continue reading →
M Top 10: Top 10 most pet-friendly cities
In the U.S., we love our pets, with an estimated 85-million households owning at least one. The American Pet Products Association projected that 2020 will end with Americans having spent $99-billion on pet ownership. With these figures in mind, including … Continue reading →
Holiday light display in Central Park, Warsaw, Indiana
Halfway across the country in Warsaw, Ind., holiday figures, once owned by Oakland Athletics team owner Charles Finley, spend the season lighting the city’s Central Park. The light display came by way of Dream Lake in southern Indiana where Warsaw … Continue reading →
Dedicated to service: Pineville, La., Mayor Clarence Fields
When Clarence Fields was elected to the Pineville, La., City Council in 1998, he had no interest in becoming a full-time public servant. He had a good job with the Central Louisiana Electric Company, or CLEC, and enjoyed a well-earned … Continue reading →
Cities reflect on 2020, plan for 2021
The year 2020 wasted no time hitting hard. By March, COVID-19 was leaving its mark. Businesses worldwide were ordered to close or allowed to remain open, divided into “essential” and “nonessential” labels. Meanwhile, people everywhere were told to stay at … Continue reading →
Citizen solution will help Brook Park navigate technological offerings
A few years ago, Thomas Dufour attended a Brook Park, Ohio, City Council meeting as an interested citizen and left with the realization that his local government needed his help. Council members were unsure of how to discover who owned … Continue reading →
How COVID-19 is affecting cities’ coffers
As this year wraps up still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to take a look at how cities were affected and how they’re bracing for what could be some difficult fiscal years ahead. According to the … Continue reading →
Innovative product reshapes concrete use forever
In areas with harsh winter conditions, concrete takes a beating. Common deicers can result in calcium oxychloride growth that rots concrete joints, and freeze-and-thaw cycles cause surface delamination or scaling. Such deterioration proves frustrating when it occurs well before the … Continue reading →
Volusia County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office uses Scottish tactics to de-escalate high-stress situations
When Sheriff Mike Chitwood was elected by Volusia County, Fla., in 2016, he brought with him some new ideas. After attending a weeklong training in Scotland in 2015 with the Police Executive Research Forum, Chitwood gained a new way of … Continue reading →
Washington State University looks to produce environmentally friendly deicers
According to Dr. Xianming Shi, professor in civil and environmental engineering at Washington State University, the United States applies around 27 million tons of road salt to roadways annually. This road salt has the potential to contaminate up to 1,500 … Continue reading →
Largest Ouija Board – Salem, Massachusetts
If the standard Ouija session involves hushed questions whispered in a darkened seance room, Rick “Ormortis” Schreck’s record-breaking rendition of the talking board game is the otherworldly communication equivalent of shouting through a bullhorn with the volume pegged to the … Continue reading →
Coeur d’Alene embraces growth by expanding opportunities
A city is more than buildings, roads and infrastructure. Its backdrop is also important and adds to its character and charm. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is one example of a city in the Pacific Northwest that has capitalized on its environmental … Continue reading →
