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February top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books for children up to age 5 and their families, curated by the Youth Services department. Chinese New Year Celebration Come celebrate the Year of the Rat! On Saturday, Feb. 8, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Princeton High […].

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Turning Impossible Situations into Opportunities — Episode 058

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Today’s episode is a deep dive into how one impossible situation can inspire multiple opportunities within a community. We hear from Jessica Patterson, Community Outreach Coordinator for Groton Parks and Recreation in Connecticut and Officer Heather McClelland, Community Policing Officer for the Groton Police Department. These are two truly inspirational people who came together from two different public agencies to create a network of support for Alzheimer’s Caregivers as well as a Cognitive Sa

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Episode 90: Governing for Results in the Information Age with Gov Martin O'Malley (Part 1)

FedHeads

Join the Fedheads in part 1 of 3 with guest Martin O'Malley, former Mayor of Baltimore and former Governor of Maryland. Robert Shea & Francis Rose welcome Governor O'Malley to discuss his new book Smarter Government: Governing for Results in the Information Age. Join the Fedheads in part 1 of 3 with guest Martin O'Malley, former Mayor of Baltimore and former Governor of Maryland.

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New Feature – Auto Tagging

Social Pinpoint

Social Pinpoint's Auto-Tagging feature allows you to quickly identify and apply tags to responses without needing to manually review and tag each piece of feedback. The post New Feature – Auto Tagging appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Season 3 Episode 2 - Ryan Vega, Executive Director of VHA Innovation Ecosystem

GovCast

Ryan Vega discusses the innovation underway at the Veterans Health Administration with an overview of the exciting technologies underway such as 3D and bio-printing, artificial intelligence, telehealth and more, plus how the agency is changing the way health providers are interacting with patients and delivering better care.

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S14 Episode 03: Drop-In Painting Group Nurtures Creativity

ParkTalk podcast

Three members of a drop-in painting group talk about the creative process and how this group nurtures their art. Three members of a drop-in painting group talk about the creative process and how this group nurtures their art.

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What Does It Take to Be a Courageous Leader? — February Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The February issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and we recently had the opportunity to chat with Jamie Sabbach about her article, “ Leading With Courage ,” for this month’s bonus episode. Jamie is the president and CEO of 110% Inc. and Amilia Consulting USA, and she joined us to talk about true courageous leadership, as well as explain why it is so important to the field of parks and recreation.

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Episode 89: #FedHeads are Back, Refreshed for Season 3!

FedHeads

And just like that, the #FedHeads are back! Season 3 will bring new guests, new topics and even a new look. The FedHeads welcomes our guest for a new year in both the podcast and the government. And just like that, the #FedHeads are back! Season 3 will bring new guests, new topics and even a new look. The FedHeads welcomes our guest for a new year in both the podcast and the government.

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The Case For Privatizing New York City's Subways

The Market Urbanism Report

New York MTA's multi-decade state monopoly model is no longer producing good transit service.

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Season 3 Episode 1 - Stephanie Shutt, Director of the Multiple Award Schedule PMO, GSA

GovCast

Stephanie Shutt approaches her role in consolidating the multiple award schedule at the agency with an analytical and team-oriented mind. With initiatives to educate both the workforce and contracting community, she discusses that progress and what lies ahead.

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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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Community partner spotlight: Princeton University Press

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many municipal, non-profit and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month Princeton University Press (PUP) is in the spotlight. We are fortunate to have such a well regarded and community-minded press just up the road from the library.

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Finding our way

Princeton Public Library

It can be easy to get lost in the doldrums in the winter, in the midst of grey skies and dismal newscasts. Pushing oneself out the door, one foot in front of the other, can feel like an insurmountable task. My daughter and I have been in the doldrums these days.

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The Future of Adaptive Programming — Episode 057

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

On today’s episode of Open Space Radio, we’re going back to the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, where we met with Julianne Mills, a program manager for Disabled Sports USA. Disabled Sports USA is a national leader in community-based adaptive sports, and has focused on one goal since 1967: To improve the lives of wounded warriors, youth and adults with disabilities by providing sports and recreation opportunities.

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The Case For Privatizing New York City's Subways

The Market Urbanism Report

New York MTA's multi-decade state monopoly model is no longer producing good transit service.

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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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Mopeds Could Be Key To Urban Mobility

The Market Urbanism Report

There is latent demand for them - if only regulators would get out of the way.

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Mopeds Could Be Key To Urban Mobility

The Market Urbanism Report

There is latent demand for them - if only regulators would get out of the way.

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Mexico City's Affordable Housing Struggles

The Market Urbanism Report

For all of America's affordability problems, Mexico has it worse.

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Mexico City's Affordable Housing Struggles

The Market Urbanism Report

For all of America's affordability problems, Mexico has it worse.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.