Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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I Am the Lorax: Recognizing the McKenzie Marsh Truffula Tree

I highly recommend reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, which can be enjoyed in about ten minutes. Even better, check out the recently released...

If You Wait Long Enough, The Snow Will Come: A Soothing Blanket Over Aurora

Reading, reading, and more reading. The concept of a library is one of the best things that could ever happen to us, and we’re...

The Christmas Tree Collection: Oh, What a Shame, The Short Life of a Tree

Christmas tree collection notices are out in town. The town's website reminds residents to remove all decorations, nails, tree stands, and plastic tree bags...

Sunday Break: Fascinating Tree Trunk, Right Here in Aurora

Welcome to our Sunday photo showcase! All posts titled Sunday Break feature photos and a quote. Please note that the photos posted may not...

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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...

Time for Real Action, Not Just Photo Ops

In some municipalities—Newmarket in particular—action speaks louder than words....