Gibsonton, Fla., an unincorporated town in Hillsborough County, became famous as a circus sideshow wintering town. Twenty miles south of Tampa, it looks like any other small town: It has a library, a post office and a truck stop. But … Continue reading →
You may have heard the news: Collierville, Tenn., was honored by Parade Magazine in 2014 for having “America’s Best Main Street.” The White House and an assembly of federal departments and organizations have taken notice of the town, too. The … Continue reading →
Like most Americans, Adam Culbertson remembers exactly where he was on Sept. 11, 2001, when he heard that planes had crashed into the World Trade Center. Unlike all of them, Culbertson has crafted a stunningly poignant and beautiful firefighter’s helmet … Continue reading →
Some cities hold occasional “Art in the Street” competitions during long summer days, where boulevards are closed off and chalk artists of all ages come out to play. Functional and longer-lasting heavy metal art doesn’t usually share the same space … Continue reading →
Madrid, Iowa, is located just to the west of a direct line connecting Ames and Des Moines. The population is about 2,360, according to the 2009 U.S. Census estimate: large enough to support many local conveniences, such as gas stations, … Continue reading →
Another valuable law enforcement-oriented event takes place soon. On Aug. 18–21, Police Fleet Expo sets up in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center. During this unique opportunity designed just for police fleet buyers, managers and service technicians, new … Continue reading →
The fourth-largest city in Iowa, Sioux City had a population of 82,719 and an area of 54.8 square miles during the 2012 census. Money magazine named it one of the “best places to live” in the U.S. in 2010. In … Continue reading →
Oprah Winfrey put her seal of approval on Natchitoches Parish, La., once, tagging it “the best little town in the USA.” Indeed, the area, established in 1714 and named for a Native American tribe, is a tourist attraction and much … Continue reading →
In this edition of The Municipal take a look at an energy-producing structure that’s somewhat controversial but has been consistently employed for hundreds of years and across all geographies: hydropower. Hydroelectric power is expensive on the front end, but it’s … Continue reading →
They are the communities that spark imaginations and serve as a backdrop to the stories that shape readers’ lives. One minute they’re no different than any other small town: Then, seemingly overnight, they become iconic boomtowns of tourism, thanks to … Continue reading →
Sound sharp on Martin Luther King Jr. Day by revealing some of these less-common facts about the civil rights leader! There are close to 1,000 streets in the world named after Martin Luther King Jr. The former Lorraine Motel in … Continue reading →
