MERRIAM, Kan. — The city of Merriam, Kansas is offering to reimburse up to $200 to residents who throw block parties. The idea is to bring people together, allow them to enjoy the summer weather and ...
Block parties can be a fun way to build neighborhood ties and resilience. (Getty Images / iStockphoto) It’s a sunny day and the smell of carne asada is wafting from the grill. Kids are racing up and ...