Top 10 Most Dog Friendly Cities in America

Toptenz.net has compiled their list of the Top 10 Most Dog Friendly Cities in America. The top five cities on the list are Chicago, New York, Orlando, Colorado Springs and Austin. Austin takes the top spot with its 12 off-leash parks and a large number of animal friendly restaurants and stores.

Churchill has a large selection of pet-friendly apartments on the east coast and nationwide. Please contact us at 866-255-0593 or email National@FurnishedHousing.com for more information.

Courtesy of www.toptenz.net

Sneak Peek of 9/11 Memorial Fountains

Fastcompany.com offers a sneak peek at 9/11 Memorial Fountains. Architect Michael Arad, winner of the  World Trade Center Site Memorial Competition, has been working on the 9/11 memorial project for more than seven years. He recently tested a mockup of the fountain concept named “Reflecting Absence” which will eventually become the centerpiece of a new park at the World Trade Center site.

Churchill has short-term, temporary housing available throughout Manhattan. Please call 866-255-0593 or email NewYork@FurnishedHousing.com for more info.

Arizona Decides to Close 13 State Parks

On January 15th, 2010, the Arizona State Parks Board has decided to close 13 State Parks due to budgetary reasons. The remaining parks will have revised fees and hours of operation.

The first wave of closures will start on February 22 and will include Homolovi Ruins State Park in Winslow, Lyman Lake State Park in St. Johns and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park in Flagstaff.

Other parks that will close in later waves include Fort Verde State Historic Park in Camp Verde, Roper Lake State Park in Safford, Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park, Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tonto Natural Bridge State Park near Payson, Alamo Lake State Park in Wenden, Lost Dutchman State Park in Apache Junction, Picacho Peak State Park and Red Rock State Park in Sedona.

If you are staying in one of Churchill’s temporary corporate apartments in Arizona, it would be a great time to see these parks before they are shut down.

Aerial Photos of Snowy Washington DC

A member of the United States Park Police Rescue took aerial photos of Washington DC after the February 6th snow storm. The gallery includes photos of Jefferson Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, and the World War II Memorial, among others. The snow storm set a record with 32.4 inches of snow fell on Washington’s Dulles International Airport over two days, breaking a January 7-8, 1996, record of 23.2 inches.

Are you in need of temporary housing in the Washington DC area? Contact us at 866-255-0593 or email DC@furnishedhousing.com for more information.

Courtesy of myfoxdc.com

The Chrysler Building

Life.com takes a look into the Chrysler Building with historic photos from 1929 to the present. Construction began in 1928 and was finished in 1930. This rapid time-line required workers to build four floors per week. Surprisingly, there were no causalities during construction and the building was the world’s tallest building after its completion. The Chrysler Building held the title as the tallest building in the world for 11 months; the Empire State Building took over the title in 1931. One of the most unique features on the Chrysler building is the art deco “crown”; the building was designed by William Van Alen.

Churchill has short-term corporate housing close to landmarks like the Chrysler Building in New York City. Please call 800-658-7366 or email NewYork@FurnishedHousing.com for more info.

Photo Courtesy of Life.com

Arlington Cemetery

Life.com takes a look at the Hallowed Grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery. The cemetery, located in Arlington, Virginia, was established as a place of military burial during the American Civil War. More than 300,000 veterans are buried here. The first soldier buried at Arlington was interred on May 13, 1864 and  died of measles during the Civil War.

Visiting Arlington? Churchill has short term housing available in the Arlington area. Please contact us at 800-481-6508 or email DC@furnishedhousing.com for more info.

Photo courtesy of Life.com

Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records

NYTimes.com ‘s article, “Applications to Colleges Are Breaking Records“, reports that many colleges are seeing double digit increases in applications from last year. Officials from schools have credited aggressive recruiting and the ease of online applications for the increase in applicants. But another big reason is the economy. According to David G. Payne, the Educational Testing Service’s vice president and chief operating officer for college and graduate programs, “When job creation slows, there’s an increase in the number of people who pursue a graduate degree.”

Are you looking for alternatives to college dormitories? Churchill has temporary housing solutions in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and nationwide. Please contact us at 866-255-0593 or email us for more details.

National Geographic’s Top Travel Wallpapers

NationalGeographic.com has many wallpapers and screensavers for your computer. They feature stunning photography from some of the world’s best photographers.  Some of our favorites are:

Chicago City Lights – A photo of Chicago at night taken from high above.

MacArthur Causeway Bridge – Located in Miami, this photo shows the bridge in a different light.

Statue of Liberty – A shot of the iconic statue located on Ellis Island.

Churchill has corporate rentals available in Chicago, Miami, New York and Nationwide. Please call us at 866-255-0593 or email us for more information.

Photo courtesy of nationalgeographic.com

First Skate at Fenway

The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will be played on New Year’s Day at Fenway Park in Boston.  This will be the third NHL Winter Classic in the U.S. and will be the first time at Fenway Park.  The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins will face off on a 200 x 85 foot rink that extends from first to third base.

According to MLB, “The first Winter Classic was in 2008, pinning the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Last year’s Winter Classic at Wrigley Field — between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks — attracted the largest audience for a regular-season NHL game in 34 years.”

If you would like a chance to skate at Fenway Park, the Boston Red Soxs have a raffle where 75 winners and their guest will be chosen to attend a one-hour group skate on Jan 9th, shortly after the 2010 Winter Classic. You can get more information at redsox.com/skate. Proceeds will benefit The Red Sox Foundation which serves the health, education, recreation, and social service needs of children and families in need across New England.

Churchill has short-term, temporary housing in the Boston area. We’ll be happy to help you with any short-term rental needs.

Photo courtesy of MLB.com.

The World’s Smartest Cities

Forbes.com has release their list of The World’s Smartest Cities. This list of ten cities was elected based on infrastructure, livability and economic fundamentals. Mega-cities like New York and Tokyo were excluded due to “megalopolitian elephantasis“, which is a term urban historians use to describe out of control real estate prices and expanding income disparities.

Four of the ten cities: Seattle, Houston, Charleston, and Huntsville are from the United States. Seattle and Houston make the list with their strong transportation infrastructure along with their use of green energy. Charleston and Huntsville join the list by emerging as major players in the technology sector.

Are you looking for short-term corporate housing in the Seattle, Houston, Charleston, or Huntsville? Please contact us for more information.

Huntsville, Alabama. Photo Courtesy of Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau