In the annual U.S. News & World Report list published late this spring, a perhaps surprising city was dubbed the best place to live in the United States. Green Bay, Wisconsin, rose two spots in the magazine’s ranking to become … Continue reading →
The time has come to squeeze in that last-minute travel before school resumes and fall schedules kick in. But what if the budget for an August getaway is not as cushy as it could be? Then the decision on whether … Continue reading →
Since the early 2000s, American culture has embraced the GIF as a way to express emotion online. A moving picture or character catches the attention of digital readers, momentarily drawing them in to share the joy of good news or … Continue reading →
Family vacations are the stuff of which memories are made. Whether a road trip to grandma and grandpa’s, a week by the ocean or getting hands-on with a fossilized T-Rex at the history museum, children often treasure far into adulthood … Continue reading →
Summer is knocking on the door: days of sunshine, warm temperatures, blue skies and great fishing lay ahead. Some outdoorsy types are already racing to take advantage of the laid-back weather by booing a charter or making plans to stroll … 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 →
So much goes into the decision of where to attend college. Among the considerations is where the student thinks he or she will feel comfortable: at a college in a small town, or at a university in a big city. … Continue reading →
Romance fills the air during February. Sweethearts everywhere will exchange tokens of their affection on February 14, and chocolate is one of the most popular ways to profess one’s love. The website LawnLove.com set out last year to determine what … Continue reading →
As the New Year is ushered in and the old year is shown the door, The Municipal is giving a tip of the hat to the concept of hard-earned success and the historical value of some of the oldest cities … 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 →
Extensive infrastructure, public services and amendable tax policies; these are advantages corporations and organizations find when they locate in developed urban areas. Many college graduates are drawn to cities to staff these businesses, which in turn concentrates the high-education demographic … Continue reading →
