Settled: 1836 Pop: 77,434 Government type: Mayor, city manager and board of commissioners www.albany.ga.us There might not have been a more welcome sight in the city of Albany, Ga., in 1881 than the miracle Col. John Porter Fort produced. With … Continue reading →
It takes many hands to raise a village, but even more are needed to raise and maintain a city. Milledgeville, Ga., has a rich history of civic pride, flowing with figures of note and decades of family ancestry. It has … Continue reading →
Settled Early 1800s Pop: 19,561 (2010) Government type: Mayor, administrator and council www.rollacity.org As discussions initiated regarding the upcoming sesquicentennial celebrations of Phelps County in 2007 and the city of Rolla in 2011, the topics came around to the entities’ … Continue reading →
In this issue of the Municipal magazine, our special coverage for readers focuses on the management of solid waste and of water treatment. Included in that coverage are topics that may be particularly interesting to wastewater treatment professionals, including an … Continue reading →
Founded in 1562, Port Royal, S.C., is believed by some scholars to be the origin of European settlement in the New World. The Spanish first landed in the area around 1514. While the town does not have a continual settlement … Continue reading →
If you had been out in the dead of night in Jackson, Miss., a few months ago, you might have run across Ron Chane’s work. The local resident patched just over 100 of the many potholes that dotted the city’s … Continue reading →
You build pavilions, groom beaches and employ lifeguards only to watch fowl intruders chase residents out of their own lakeside park? It was 2012 when employees of Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority, north of Detroit, Mich., decided to put … Continue reading →
Surveyed in 1871 and platted in 1872, Worthington, Minn., has a long history. It was first tied to the railroads and the women’s temperance movement before evolving into a melting pot of diversity, both in business and community, over the … Continue reading →
ASHBURN, VA., September 16, 2013 – With their ability to reach and serve thousands of people, local parks and recreation have been identified as essential partners to help contribute to the prevention and management of arthritis … Continue reading →
The Boston Marathon is one of New England’s signature sporting events. Held annually since 1987 on Patriot’s Day, the race attracts more than 20,000 participants. Spectators numbering around 500,000 line the city’s streets in hopes of catching a glimpse of … Continue reading →
“We’re all in this together” is the theme of the 2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15–19. The theme highlights the complexities of work zones, especially in urban areas, and the need for awareness and planning on the part … Continue reading →
