Village of Lordstown

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Mebane Mayor Pro Tem Ed Hooks will run for mayor

Mebane Mayor Pro Tem Ed Hooks will run for mayor this fall.The announcement came shortly after longtime Mayor Glendel Stephenson announced he would not

Best Trivia Nights in Loudoun County

Now that cold weather is creeping back across the county, indoor activities are sounding better and better! It’s time for cozy trivia nights in Loudoun! If you’re in pursuit of the best trivia spots, find the answer in our latest blog post!

Hot Dogs, Bacon And Red Meat Tied To Increased Diabetes Risk

A fresh study looks at what happens after people change their meat-eating habits. Those who upped their intake — about 3.5 servings more per week — saw their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes during four years of follow-up increase by almost 50 percent.

Government lawyers don’t understand the Internet. That’s a problem.

6 Signs that Invite Burglars to Target Your Vacant Home

Despite how thorough you are about making sure all of your doors and windows are locked each time you leave your home

What Are Drivers Required To Do When Traffic Signals Are Out?

Traffic Tuesday- What are drivers required to do when traffic signals are out? If you have lived in Florida through one summer, you have probably run into the situation where you are driving and come across an intersection where the lights are not working. This is a situation that is happening acr

Meet Techies Who Chose Government Service Instead of Silicon Valley

Think you can't innovate in a government services job? Think again.

How Land Records Digitization Benefits Citizens & Government Offices

Land records digitization helps citizens complete land deals swiftly and avoid frauds. Speak to DRS for efficient land records digitization & management.

Should cities tax soda?

Several cities have upcoming ballot propositions to create a tax on sugary drinks like soda.

Will all government services take a cloud first approach?

As financial pressures build and cloud offerings mature we could see an acceleration in adoption amongst public sector agencies

More Than Half of People are Frustrated by Digital Government Services, Survey Finds

The report found that 46% of respondents would be more likely to use digital technology to access government services if the technology was easier to use.

Everything you need to know about filing your GR city taxes

Tax season is already a stressful time, and for many, filing city taxes can be even more confusing.

Find Your TriMark Division: Full-Service Equipment and Supplies Distribution, Design-Build...

Find Your TriMark Division: Full-Service Equipment and Supplies Distribution, Design-Build Specialists, Government Services. TriMark is the country’s largest provider of equipment, supplies and design services to the foodservice industry.

eLearning and Online Solutions for Government Offices

Adventfs provides a variety of unique cloud-based solutions to government agencies across the country. These technology-based solutions include evidence-based education programs, restorative justice, billing and payment and a document management systems.

The Benefits of a Single Digital Identity for Government Services

A single digital ID can streamline and enhance citizens’ experience with the government.

How cities can leverage citizen data while protecting privacy

Study offers models for preserving the privacy of citizens while using their data to improve government services.

How a Plugged-In College Student Spent 24 Hours Without Tech

I reached into my pocket after class to grab my phone. It was a habit I had established early on in the semester after learning that my history lecture was a tech-free zone. But this time when I reached into my pocket, my phone wasn’t there. At the tail end of the semester that marks …

Participating in Democracy: Choosing to Make a Difference Study Guide

Through this resource, students investigate the challenges and possibilities of citizenship by exploring the stories of four young Americans.