Town twinning is a way of promoting cultural and human ties between towns around the world. It began in Europe after World War II and quickly spread to other continents. The European Union allocates around 12 million euros a year to promote it. Twinning often pairs towns with similar characteristics, and there are no specific […]
Old Alabama Town is a historic district in Montgomery, Alabama with restored structures from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Educational and self-guided tours are available, and performers in period costumes offer information. The Landmarks Foundation administers the attraction and also preserves other historic buildings in Montgomery, with a salvaged parts warehouse for era-appropriate home […]
Ghost towns are abandoned settlements that can be caused by economic collapse, natural disasters, environmental problems, deliberate relocation, war, or disease outbreaks. They vary in size and can be found all over the world. Visitors should respect the historical value of ghost towns and avoid taking artifacts. Volunteers can help maintain them for future visitors. […]
A town hall meeting is an informal public meeting where citizens and officials come together to discuss community issues. The concept is borrowed from traditional town meetings in New England, where citizens vote on important issues. Politicians use town hall meetings as a public relations tactic. The meeting structure is loose, and attendees can ask […]
A jerkwater town is a small, rural town with few amenities and decreasing population. The term may come from soda jerks in drugstores or from the lack of water towers on branch lines of railroads. It is still used to describe small towns with limited attractions. The term jerkwater town is often applied to a […]
A city official manages administrative functions, including supervising tax operations and preparing agendas for city council meetings. They are responsible for managing their support team and ensuring public bidding processes are administered correctly. Qualifications include a diploma in business administration and organizational skills. A city official is responsible for the administrative functions of the city. […]
