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P.D. tech boom

The dawn of 1969 saw cities investing in the latest in security improvements.American Historyread more

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Party like it's 1999!

Managing Editor Erin Greer reflects on another year in AC&C history.American Historyread more

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They don't make 'em like they used to!

Much has changes since 1911, but how many of those changes can be categorized as 'progress'? American Historyread more

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How much does government cost the average citizen? Wouldn't we all like to know!

What did residents pay the government in 1930? American Historyread more

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Water, water everywhere! (And not a drop to drink?)

30 years later, water infrastructure remains a big-ticket problem. American Historyread more

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Now that's scary!

Safety measures in 1955 saved lives. American Historyread more

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Do I repeat myself?

Democrat President. Congressional Republicans. Fights over healthcare funding in the budget. Shutdown. Wait, isn’t this supposed to be the Century piece? Why are we rehashing present-day politics?...

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Walkin' in a winter wonderland!

It’s that time of year again. No, not time for giving and goodwill – time to put to use those preparations for the inclement weather that often accompanies tinsel and trees! Schenectady, N.Y., and...

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Progress: a parasoled stroll down Auburn Avenue

Managing Editor and lifelong Georgia resident Erin Greer makes a first visit to Atlanta's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. American Historyread more

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A minute with... Colonel E.M. Setting, winner of the Presidential Unit...

A profile with the winner of the Presidential Unit Citation from President Reagan and the Navy Expeditionary Medal for Military Action in Libya. American Historyread more

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K-9 police patrol innovations

Innovation helps police dogs keep the streets safe.American Historyread more

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Goodbye, horses: Firefighters trade their steeds for motors

Goodbye, horses: Firefighters trade their steeds for motorsAmerican Historyread more

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Berkeley bad guys beware!

Following months of "experimentation" with new equipment, 1929 saw police cars in Berkeley, Calif., outfitted with the latest in crime-fighting technology: radio receiving sets.American Historyread more

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The end is nigh!

1944 sees post-war prep American Historyread more

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Heaven bless paperless!

 '88 was an election year, and while citizens contemplated the merits of George H. W. Bush (R – Texas) and Michael Dukakis (D – Mass.), city leaders were wrestling with providing social services: aid...

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