Betty and Robert Balentine Robert and Betty Balentine, an Atlanta couple, recently received the Garden Club of America's highest honor, the Cynthia Pratt Laughlin Medal. The medal, which recognizes outstanding achievements in environmental protection, was awarded to them for their work as founders of the Southern Highlands Reserve. The 120-acre preserve at the summit of… Continue reading Atlanta couple wins prestigious Garden Club of America award
The group is combating low acceptance and trying to get NBERs to see the light
Breadcrumb trail links New Brunswick The problems Energy & Environment Finance and taxes The number of solar energy installations has exploded worldwide, but not so much in New Brunswick Author of the article: John Chillibeck • Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Published on January 19, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minutes reading… Continue reading The group is combating low acceptance and trying to get NBERs to see the light
Canandaigua launches a newsletter to improve communication with residents
The City of Canandaigua has released the first edition of its quarterly newsletter, signaling renewed efforts to improve public engagement and transparency. Published on January 17, 2025, the newsletter includes updates on city initiatives, important reminders and community milestones. City Manager John D. Goodwin encouraged residents to stay informed by using resources such as the… Continue reading Canandaigua launches a newsletter to improve communication with residents
In Quarters: Goodyear Fire Station No. 188
This facility received the Career 2 Bronze Award at the 2024 Firehouse Station Design Awards. The full list of winners can be found here. Located 25 miles west of the Phoenix area, Station 188 occupies 4.29 acres of the 8.62-acre site, leaving 4.33 acres of open space for a future police station. The site includes… Continue reading In Quarters: Goodyear Fire Station No. 188
Redevelopment of entrances to Highcross Shopping Center in Leicester approved
Threesixty architecture The designs aim to celebrate Leicester's textile industry Plans to redevelop four entrances to a shopping center in Leicester have been approved. The new designs for Highcross Shopping Center were revealed in October when proposals were submitted to the city council. Property company Savills, which was appointed liquidator of Highcross Shopping Center Ltd… Continue reading Redevelopment of entrances to Highcross Shopping Center in Leicester approved
Redevelopment of entrances to Highcross Shopping Center in Leicester approved
Savills previously said the entrances – in East Gates, High Street, Church Gate and Bond Street – would be “redesigned” to celebrate the city's “vibrant fashion and textile heritage”. Due to its booming textile industry, Leicester was once considered one of the richest cities in Europe. Savills said the design of each entrance would “reflect… Continue reading Redevelopment of entrances to Highcross Shopping Center in Leicester approved
Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to increase the fire danger in Southern California
Strong, damaging Santa Ana winds are expected to bring an extreme wildfire threat to Southern California Monday through Tuesday as the landscape remains dangerously starved and firefighters continue to work to fully contain the wildfires that have killed at least 27 people and thousands of homes were destroyed this month. While an offshore wind pattern… Continue reading Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to increase the fire danger in Southern California
Deceptive narrow house with spacious modern house behind for sale for £850,000
This spindly house in southeast London hides a secret. The facade is just two meters long, but the interior of the property opens up Tardis-style to reveal a stylish, spacious two-bedroom home. The property was built eight years ago for £300,000 on a plot of garden from the neighboring house. It is now listed with… Continue reading Deceptive narrow house with spacious modern house behind for sale for £850,000
This outdoor patio set is on sale at Amazon
We'll let you in on a little secret: the best time to buy garden furniture is the off-season. Sure, you might not get much use out of it during the cooler months, but when spring comes, you'll be glad you saved a lot of money. Currently, the Flamaker three-piece patio set is available on Amazon… Continue reading This outdoor patio set is on sale at Amazon
7 Ways to Keep Your Bird Bath from Freezing in the Winter
If you want to attract more birds to your yard, think beyond feeders. Because all birds need water, bird baths will attract a wider variety of birds than seed feeders, says Becca Rodomsky-Bish, project leader at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Access to water is important for birds in winter, especially in northern climates where… Continue reading 7 Ways to Keep Your Bird Bath from Freezing in the Winter