What is a caring city? For starters, it’s a place where the residents have a track record of actively looking for those around them who lack the basic necessities, such as the ill, lonely, elderly or low-income. Caring “can be … Continue reading →
One-third of Americans prefer to live in smaller cities, where the commutes are shorter and there is a little more breathing room than in big cities. Such benefits reportedly outweigh considerations like fewer dining options and shorter business hours. Earlier … Continue reading →
Since 2020, municipalities across the country have been strained by COVID-19 and inflation, a national housing shortage and supply chain hiccups. Cities’ financial spreadsheets remain balanced between these challenges and the advantages of low unemployment and pandemic relief funds. The … Continue reading →
The larger the city, the more complex it becomes to manage. Well-run cities aren’t just the product of efficient budgeting, safe streets or even abundant resources; it’s also about representing the residents and balancing their diverse interests. Not everyone’s needs … Continue reading →
Whether you call it a growth plan, master plan, opportunity plan or comprehensive plan, most cities and towns see the need to have such a plan and to update it regularly. And as Matt Kostelnik, with the Lake of the … Continue reading →
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 →
You might be wondering what a locavore is. Well, they are people who prefer to mainly eat foods sourced from their local region, and as LawnStarter.com notes, interest in locally sourced foods has only grown during the pandemic. “But not … Continue reading →
In December 2020, WalletHub composed the site’s list of most and least sinful cities. While rankings of sinfulness may seem impossible to quantify, the site used seven deadly sins as a reference, comparing 150 most populated U.S. cities – plus … Continue reading →
Each year, the National Civic League awards cities nationwide with the All-America Cities Award, acknowledging their efforts to improve their residents’ lives. The 2020 award focused on health and wellness, and 10 cities overcame numerous challenges, including a global … Continue reading →
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 →
In May, the U.S. Census released its “City and Town Population Totals: 2010-2019” report, and 24/7 Wall St. used this data to formulate which cities were growing the fasts. The site noted, “Only places with populations over 50,000 were ranked.” … Continue reading →
