New & NoteworthyNew Municipal Web Sites, Features, Trends and Recent Discoveries
City Dictionary.com Sheds Light on Unique Local Language, Culture
Nobody knows a city better than the locals; website focuses on local definitions and eccentricities... Continue
Philadelphia Earns #2 Spot in Life Sciences Industry Rankings
Philadelphia’s strength in the life sciences cluster may help the area survive the national economic slump... Continue
Hurricane Season Poses Risk to 35 Million+ Residents in Coastal U.S. Cities
Approximately 12 percent of the population lives in areas with the potential for hurricanes... Continue
MSRB Weighs in on Popular New Build America Bonds
Build America Bonds are taxable municipal bonds, and subject to standard MSRB rules for municipal securities... Continue
Las Vegas Can’t Beat the Odds in Subprime Mortgage Market
Gambling mecca taking a loss as a result of overzealous housing market and mortgage crisis... Continue
Committee Aims to Make Nashville Greenest City in Southeast
Earth Day is April 22. How one city plans to step up its environmental initiatives... Continue
Population Shifts Reflect Cities’ Vitality
MuniNet recently updated and enhanced its demographic data for cities... Continue
New Municipal Bond Insurer Aims to Carve its Niche by Going Back to Basics
Exclusive dedication to municipal and infrastructure issues recaptures original business model of bond insurance... Continue
America’s Infrastructure on the Brink of Failing Grades
Just in: ASCE Report Card gives low marks to America’s roads, bridges, transportation networks... Continue
Educational Attainment Statistics Reveal Regional Differences
Which states and metro areas carry the largest percentage of college-educated residents?... Continue
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