13 Towns Frozen in Time—and Not in a Good Way
1. Cairo, Illinois Cairo sits at the strategic confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, which once made it a […]
These U.S. Cities Are Emptying Out—and Nobody in Charge Is Admitting It
1. Chicago, Illinois Chicago has been losing population for nearly a decade, and the trend continued into the early 2020s
These 12 Regional Customs Confuse Even Other Americans
1. Sweet Tea Being the Default Beverage In much of the South, ordering “tea” automatically means sweet tea unless you
These Planning Decisions Locked Entire Regions Into Failure
1. South Florida — Allowing Development Without Elevation Standards South Florida permitted dense development in low-lying coastal areas. For decades,
The “Good Old Days” Towns That Weren’t Actually That Good
1. Levittown, New York Levittown is often remembered as the birthplace of the American middle-class dream. Built after World War
America’s Most Overworked Communities Are the Least Rewarded
1. Brownsville, Texas Brownsville’s workforce is concentrated in manufacturing, shipping, healthcare support, and retail. These industries often require long shifts
America Has More Ghost Towns Than You Think—And Some Aren’t Empty
1. Calico, California Calico makes the list as an example of a ghost town turned attraction. It was a silver-mining