Parks and Recreation
Coverage of Parks and Recreation in the Nexus archive.
- Manchester city leaders eye cameras after widespread vandalism hits popular greenway
Manchester city leaders are considering installing security cameras along the Little Duck River Greenway after extensive vandalism, including graffiti on bridges, trees, and signs. Mayor Joey Hobbs highlighted the widespread damage and challenges of cleanup, while emphasizing cameras would deter criminal activity without monitoring residents.
- Proposed 11% property tax increase in Clarksville budget passed in first reading, along with big funding cuts
Clarksville's proposed budget passed its first reading with an 11% property tax increase and significant cuts to departments like IT and Parks and Recreation. Council members expressed concerns about the tax hike and potential service impacts, with the budget requiring a second reading before taking effect.
- Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
A report finds that every dollar invested in parks and recreation generates $3 in local economic benefits annually. Parks also reduce healthcare costs by promoting physical activity, which saves $2,000 per person yearly. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump voters view parks as critical infrastructure, highlighting their bipartisan value.
- Your local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
A new report finds that every dollar invested in parks and recreation generates $3 in local economic benefits annually. Parks promote physical and mental health, reduce healthcare costs, and support small businesses by attracting crowds to surrounding areas. The Trust for Public Land highlights their role as 'third places' fostering social connections and community well-being.
- I have a new go-to browser
The author of The Verge's Installer column shares a personal update while sick, mentioning activities like rewatching 'Parks and Recreation,' testing tech products like NextSense Smartbuds, and exploring the Flipper One. The post also references interest in Nick Fuentes and the Outerline Markdown app.
- America lost what's 'left of its innocence' after Trump, 'Parks and Rec' star says
Adam Scott, former star of 'Parks and Recreation,' claimed America lost its 'innocence' after Donald Trump's 2015 political campaign, reflecting on the show's hopeful tone and its contrast with current political divisions. Scott noted the series, which ended in 2015, could not exist today due to the nation's 'dark time,' while co-star Nick Offerman stated his character Ron Swanson would have opposed Trump.