May, 2021

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Creating a Content Library for Your Best Content

Peak Proposals

Introduction to Content Libraries A content library is a storage site where you save different types of content, including templates, excerpts from documents such as proposals and reports, and even audio and video clips. Your content library could also contain copies of staff resumes, letters of support from partner organizations, or quotes from beneficiaries who have used your organization’s programs and services.

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Strategies to Adopt New Technology in Stressful Times

Let's Talk Parks

The value of local parks has never been higher. Trails, open spaces, and parks are safe spaces to practice social distancing while still honoring our mental and physical health. To support professionals and agencies, we need to understand how to utilize technology for good. In this article, I want to talk about how technology CAN work for parks and recreation professionals, even though the learning curve may seem challenging.

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Low-Speed Zones Save Lives. How Do You Design an Effective One?

The City Fix

As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered urban landscapes and pushed many people toward active mobility, there’s increased urgency to make roads safer for walking and cycling. Many cities are now tasked with protecting more vulnerable users in addition to creating. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Feeding America

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Food insecurity is a huge issue in the United States, and it got worst during the coronavirus pandemic. One organization at the center of coordinating and providing food to people who need it is Feeding America. This podcast is an interview with Vince Davis, Director of Disasters Services for Feeding America. In our conversation we discuss their role in providing support to day-to-day food bank operations throughout the United States.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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A Focus on Kent County Real Estate with Phil McGinnis

First State Insights

Phil McGinnis, Managing Broker of McGinnis Commercial, speaks with Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about real estate trends impacting Kent County and the state overall. During this March 2, 2021 interview, Phil discusses how the pandemic has impacted his business, his views on the Kent County market, and what he sees moving forward for the state of Delaware’s real estate market in the near future.

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Citizen Engagement with PubWorks

PubWorks Blog

Did you know? 72% of citizens would like to access government information via their smartphone. 62% of citizens would like to see their government adopt more innovative technology. Source: The Center for Digital Government. PubWorks offers a variety of solutions for Citizen Engagement that seamlessly integrate with your PubWorks Work Order system: SeeClickFix Integration.

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Fresh Ideas to Recruit Seasonal Employees

Let's Talk Parks

As summer approaches, agencies are preparing to open their pools, recreation centers, and facilities to the public in 2021. In this article, we dive into strategies and ideas to recruit seasonal employees. Prioritizing the safety of your employees and guests while also creating a memorable experience continues to be a challenge for recreation professionals.

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In Nairobi, Residents Redesign Public Spaces to Build Flood Resilience

The City Fix

During Caroline Owala’s childhood, flooding during rainstorms was a normal occurrence. “When it rained, it would be very difficult for us to even sleep because the flooding would get into the houses,” she told WRI. Caroline grew up in Kibera, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Janelle Wong: AAPI and Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park Janelle Wong talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about anti-Asian violence and discrimination in America. About Janelle Wong : Janelle Wong is Professor of American Studies and a core faculty member in the Asian American Studies Program.

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Community partner spotlight: Friends of Princeton Open Space

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with the many municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, we spoke with Wendy Mager, Board President of Friends of Princeton Open Space.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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Personal and Organizational Risk Management

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Michele Wucker is an author, speaker and strategist on the topic of risk. Her most recent book is You Are What You Risk: The New Art and Science of Navigating an Uncertain World This podcast interviews her about her expertise and questions are centered on topics of interest to individuals and emergency managers when it comes to disasters. This would be an excellent text for courses in emergency management to educate people on the topic of risk, so we can manage it ourselves and address progr

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Comprehensive Planning in New Castle County, Delaware

First State Insights

Richard Hall, General Manager of the New Castle County Department of Land Use, speaks with Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the County's ongoing comprehensive plan update, planning implications resulting from real estate trends, and the future of land development and transportation in New Castle County.

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Going Virtual: A Paradigm Shift for Grants

Grant Training Center

With the rise of working from home, organizations and universities transitioning online , and even pandemics, it’s no surprise that video conferencing has become an integral part of our working lives. According to Video Conferencing Statistics, 94% of institutions claim that video conferencing has increased their productivity.Research to date demonstrates both the challenges and opportunities of remote meetings, but statistics reveal that the pendulum has swung toward the convenience and cost ef

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3 Lessons from Hong Kong’s Fossil Fuel Vehicle Ban

The City Fix

In densely urbanized Hong Kong, transport is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, at 18%. Vehicle traffic is also a major source of toxic air pollutants like NOx, volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide, accounting for 18%, 21%. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.

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AAPI: Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination (with Janelle Wong)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park Janelle Wong talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about anti-Asian violence and discrimination in America. About Janelle Wong : Janelle Wong is Professor of American Studies and a core faculty member in the Asian American Studies Program.

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Navigating your year of reading

Princeton Public Library

When planning library programs or book lists throughout the year, our staff takes into consideration heritage months, or other national or state recognitions. For example, celebrating Women’s History Month is a wonderful way to help highlight the rich tapestry of experiences and histories that form the American consciousness. However, it’s also important to consider these […].

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National Health Security Preparedness Index

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

In this podcast we learn about the National Health Security Preparedness Index This index gets an annual update and looks at the public health readiness of all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The show’s guest is Glen Mays, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Systems, Management & Policy, Colorado School of Public Health. We discuss what criteria is used to achieve ratings and how over 200 data points are used to achieve a state-by-state rating.

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Evolving Your Posture for Emerging Ransomware Trends with Trustwave

CarahCast

According to Gartner, 90 percent of ransomware attacks can be prevented. Don't be part of the 10 percent – learn how hackers are defeating your ransomware tools. Hear from Grayson Lenik, Cybersecurity Expert at Trustwave Government Solutions, as he shares the evolution of ransomware, Red Team simulation against ransomware tools, and a case study of a recent ransomware attack.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Episode 158: The $6 trillion budget's finally here!

FedHeads

The FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea process the $6 trillion budget and other nerdy developments on this week's episode. The FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea process the $6 trillion budget and other nerdy developments on this week's episode.

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Overcoming Risk Aversion to Accelerate Green Investments: Lessons from Mexico, Brazil and India

The City Fix

By 2030, cities will house approximately 60% of the world’s population and already more than one in three urban dwellers lack access to at least one core service like reliable energy, clean water or affordable housing. Green, sustainable infrastructure, including. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AAPI: Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination (with Janelle Wong)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park Janelle Wong talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about anti-Asian violence and discrimination in America. About Janelle Wong : Janelle Wong is Professor of American Studies and a core faculty member in the Asian American Studies Program.

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May top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to 5 years old and their families. One Year Anniversary of Storytime Shorts Last spring, when it became clear that we would not be able to safely offer our in-person storytimes, […].

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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The Importance of Social Capital in Disasters

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

If you are going to invest time, energy and money into becoming more disaster resilient, what type of effort are you putting into the social capital of your community or organization? Daniel Aldrich, Director of the Resilience and Security Studies Program at Northeastern University shares in this podcast the importance of investing in social capital and how it can pay huge dividends.

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Security and Compliance with Cloudnexa

CarahCast

In this podcast, MJ DiBerardino, CEO at Cloudnexa, discusses compliant migrations into the AWS Cloud for federal customers and the importance of moving workloads to the Cloud. In this podcast, MJ DiBerardino, CEO at Cloudnexa, discusses compliant migrations into the AWS Cloud for federal customers and the importance of moving workloads to the Cloud.

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Season 4 Episode 14 - The Digital Era for VA's National Cemeteries

GovCast

The National Cemetery Administration has been undergoing large modernization and expansion over the years. Largely influential to that has been current Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Ron Walters. He discusses two key programs ahead of this Memorial Day allowing the public to learn about a veteran's life and leave tributes whether in person at cemeteries or digitally via the Veterans Legacy Memorial.

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5 Ways to Achieve Circular Development at the Local Level

The City Fix

The circular economy turns linear supply chains into loops so that nothing is wasted. Ideally, there is no more end of the line like a landfill. Practitioners look at all the options across supply chains to use as few resources. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Susan Hackwood: Bridging the Gap between Science and Policy

Policy Chats

In this episode, Director of the Center of Science to Policy at the University of California, Riverside Susan Hackwood talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about bridging the gap between science and public policy. About Susan Hackwood : Susan Hackwood is Professor of the Graduate Division and Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professor at the University of California Riverside.

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Let’s talk about the weather

Princeton Public Library

The temperature soared to the mid-90s over the weekend of May 22. Some took it as a sign to unpack their summer wardrobe; others raced to local beaches; while others may have further contemplated the effects of climate change.

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S23 Episode 02: Gold Star Families Memorial

ParkTalk podcast

Jennifer Slown and Lew Breese describe the future Gold Star Families Memorial planned for Veterans Park in Naperville, why it's important and how others can help. Jennifer Slown and Lew Breese describe the future Gold Star Families Memorial planned for Veterans Park in Naperville, why it's important and how others can help.

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Modernize Cloud & Cyber Posture with Secure Multicloud-as-a-Service (MCaaS) with Rackspace

CarahCast

Agencies at all levels are under pressure to evolve their cybersecurity posture from a passive to a more active strategy. To accomplish that, they must modernize from static, on-prem, physical IT to a multicloud strategy - taking advantage of the power that public and private cloud can provide. Listen to Lorenzo Winfrey, Senior Product Manager at Rackspace Technology; Phil Fuster, Senior Director at Rackspace Technology; and James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIAdiscuss how secure

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Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice

Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.