Earth Talk: Vegan Product Recommendations
Dear EarthTalk: Do you have any recommendations for vegan health and beauty products? -- J.T. The problem with many common personal
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Random Acts of Kindess Offer Warmth
Remember when you were young and you had to wear a hat, gloves and a scarf before you could leave the house to go play in the snow? Your Mom or Dad
View ArticleEarth Talk: The Trump presidency and the environment
Dear EarthTalk: What are environmentalists doing to prepare for a Trump presidency? -- R.E. Many different interest groups are
View ArticleEarth Talk: Lead Poisoning in U.S. Cities
Dear EarthTalk: I find it hard to believe that Flint, Michigan is the only city or town in the U.S. with lead contamination of its water system. Has
View Article15 Wild Amusement Park Rides...that just might kill you!
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to let loose and release your inner daredevil. Hit any amusement park and you're likely to find the kinds
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: New Report Reveals More Than 10 Million Seniors...
10.2 million seniors faced the threat of hunger in 2014 in the U.S. The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger (NFESH) today released a study
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Farms for City Kids Teaches Life Lessons
Growing up in the city has its many benefits as well as challenges. You're closer to cultural attractions and transportation, but on the flip side,
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Little Free Library Building Is Booming!
Reading is exercise for your brain and it has many other benefits, including improving your memory, increasing your vocabulary and reducing your
View ArticleAll Aboard! Visit a Train Museum in the area this summer!
Who doesn't love a train? From little kids to history buffs to train enthusiasts, a train museum lets everyone get up close to these powerful
View ArticleEarth Talk: What has been the environmental impact of the Volkswagen...
Dear EarthTalk: What has been the environmental impact of the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal? -- E.W. An analysis by The
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Reducing Food Waste Around the Country
NFESH Receives Grant from the Walmart Foundation to Expand What A Waste™ The Walmart Foundation has awarded the National Foundation to End
View ArticleEarth Talk: Still in Denial About Climate
Dear EarthTalk: Are there still outspoken global warming deniers in Congress or the mainstream media? If so, what do they say when presented with
View ArticleThis Week's Homes Sold in {local_city}
Below is the list of recently sold homes for {local_city} {local_state}. You can review MLS sale prices, home details and public records (including
View ArticleTop 10 water parks to visit with families
Now that the temperatures are heating up, it's time to find a place to cool off. With names like Water Country and Wet n' Wild, it's no secret we're
View ArticleShare and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives
AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in {local_city} and
View ArticleAn Invitation to our {local_city} Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about {local_city}, we'd like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you've been blogging, great send your name,
View ArticlePaddling With Your Kids How To Get Started
Whether you head out for a day across the bay or a jaunt into the wilds for a week-long adventure, paddling is one of the best outdoor activities you
View Article5 Easy Ways To Save Money On Gas This Summer
Fuel prices are a lot like the weather: Lots of folks talk about them, but there’s not much you can do about them. The price at the pump
View ArticleCamping Gear--10 Best New Products For Summer
There is nothing quite like a spring or summer camping trip to help us reconnect with nature and recharge our batteries. The warmer weather is a
View ArticleEarth Talk: Risks of chemical drain clog removers
Dear EarthTalk: I've heard that the chemicals we use to unclog backed-up drains are harmful to our health and the environment. Can you suggest safer
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