One of the great pieces of transportation infrastructure is also one of the largest art objects in the U.S. We saw Union Station as most people do – rushing to reach their train on time. While approaching in the taxi and rideshare arrivals lane, it was a nice reminder to see how close we were to the U.S. Capitol Building.
Baltimore has a distinctive character with rowhouses lining many blocks. This self-serve pop-up to sell fresh flowers is an interesting way to activate public spaces and provide a service, while earning some revenue. We wanted to try an ice cream place but it was closed. So we tried the best chocolate covered berries in Baltimore. Was fun to have a
“O say does that star spangled banner yet wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.” These immortal words were penned by Francis Scott Key in Baltimore harbor when he viewed the flag flying over Fort McHenry following a bombardment by the British. In August 1814 the British troops landed at Benedict, Maryland, and headed
It’s a startling fact that roughly half of small businesses close in the U.S. in the first two years and 75% in the first ten years. Add to that fact that when small businesses are facing the decision to close, fewer than 20% are sold so that the business can continue under new ownership. When a small business is unable
Dr. Phillips Center and plaza are an important cultural amenity in Orlando. This massive light pylon with curved glass panels creates a sense of excitement when people visit the plaza in front of the center. Across the street in City Hall Plaza is POP! – a temporary public art installation with five towering monoliths that hold playful creatures that come
The Creole Queen took us to Chalmette that was an hours ride away. Along the journey a narrator spoke about the history of New Orleans interspersing commentary on various sites we passed. We admired the NOLA skyline, saw transport ships at dock, passed the Domino sugar plant that produces billions of pounds of sugar a year, and finally Chalmette. After
In 1778, Lambertville was the colonial river crossing village known as Coryell’s Ferry. During the Revolution the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania and camped here from June 2022, 1778, on their way to the battle at Monmouth. St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church has an impressive edifice in the heart of the town. The present structure
On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Joan Garry had a talk on The Joy, Privilege and Responsibility of Nonprofit Leadership at Mercer County Community College in Princeton NJ. Joan grasps the challenges that nonprofits face at a deeper level than nearly anyone I’ve met. She also has a better understanding of the potential of the nonprofit sector to change lives. I
A fixture in many thriving downtown areas are street banners. They can welcome people, market the place, highlight an upcoming event, or set the tone for a season. While some places excel in their banner game, others have lessons to provide. In Lawrenceville, NJ, the banners provide a nice welcome when people visit town. Old Town in Lansing, Michigan, has
The Lackawana Railroad terminal building has been creatively repurposed with a barbeque restaurant and bar. The Montclair Center BID is responsible for revitalization efforts in Montclair. The Montclair Historic Preservation Commission prepared these markers to help people familiarize themselves with historic properties in town. Large scale new development is relatively well integrated with the existing historic building stock. Note the