Friday, May 1, 2026

Hadley Grange

Tree Mummies Found, Nokiidaa Trail Winter-Ready for Weather Mood Swings

I always thought evergreen trees were designed to withstand harsh winter weather. Yet here we are, protecting them by wrapping them in burlap. After...

Where Did All The Turtles Go? Autumn, Nature’s Accents & Abstract

Last week, I read a story about the 30-pound turtle that was saved in Aurora by the Hadley Grange residents and the police. I...

Nokiidaa Trail Link, The Observation Deck Is Up

For those who do not have the chance to follow the progress of the Nokiidaa Trail Link through the marsh, I thought I would...

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Aurora’s Last Nail in the Housing Coffin

What we call a “homelessness crisis” is really the tipping point of the broader housing affordability crisis—the moment when...

All I Want for Christmas: Strong Mayor Powers to Go Away

All I want for Christmas is for Strong Mayor Powers to go away. Gone, eventually. But that change will...

The Blue Bin Question: How Did They Not Know?

Blue bin collection is now a producer responsibility, and yet those at the helm appeared blissfully unaware of something...

Feedback on Aurora’s Downtown Revitalization Efforts

The mayor says downtown Aurora is improving and gaining “momentum,” pointing to projects like the $60 million-plus Aurora Town...

Give Likes ❤️ Only When You Mean It 😉

On most social media platforms, posts that receive a lot of Likes, Comments, and Shares are pushed higher and...

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Aurora Solicitor Clarifies: Strong Mayor Powers Tied to Commitment Letter

On the topic of strong mayor powers, the next...

Strong Mayor Powers: Speed vs. Transparency in Governance

The latest news, “Two Short Stories About Strong Mayor...