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Free Ice Cream

Rancho Cordova is celebrating its All-America City Award by giving away free ice cream. Link here for more information, Five  “ice cream socials” will be held at five different locations,...

Coping with Scarcity: The Lynwood Sports Association and Mobile Recreation Team

One of the biggest challenges facing communities in these tough economic times is just paying for basic services. Things we used to take for granted like a city baseball program...

Gastonia Councilmembers Back All-America City outreach

GASTONIA, N.C. (AP) – Officials in one North Carolina city are putting their paychecks on the line to make sure their community is known for a national honor. Read the...

Chandler, All-America City Projects

We put together this abbreviated version of Chandler, Arizona's jury presentation video to give you a sense of the community's accomplishments.

Richard Harwood on Civic Engagement

Interesting post from Richard Harwood on why he doesn’t use the term “civic engagement” in his work at the Harwood Institute. Meantime, we find ourselves in endless, mind-numbing meetings where...

The Times Editorial Board Gets it

The El Paso Times editorial board: “Mayor John Cook said, ‘I think our focus on children really impressed the judges.’ No doubt, because children are the future of any city...

El Paso is All-America City: Mayor says award should lift ‘pobrecito’ perception By Marty Schladen El Paso Times Posted: 06/19/2010 12:00:00 AM MDT EL PASO — No more “pobrecito” attitude for...

All-America Cities Announced!

The National Civic League announced the winners of the 61st annual All-America City award during a celebration at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City. Chandler, Arizona Lynwood, California...

Scott County Guest Blogging

By Kathy Jasnoch What happens if there is a tear in your community by loss of major industry, crime or the struggle with diversity determines the fabric of who you...