Author name: Dylan Rogers

Dylan is an avid reader and writer with a demonstrated history of producing high-quality content. An enthusiastic scholar with a bachelor’s degree from The College of Charleston, Dylan greatly enjoys engaging others through writing. He has covered technology, health, history, science, culture, and current events, and his creative fiction can be found in literary magazines – and someday on bookshelves. Dylan loves old records and all things vintage.

These 14 Cities Lost Their Purpose—and Never Replaced It

1. Scranton, Pennsylvania Scranton’s identity revolved around anthracite coal mining. The mines fueled regional growth and national energy demands. When […]

Job Titles That Changed Over Time—but the Pay Didn’t

1. Delivery Driver (formerly Messenger or Courier) In the past, messengers and couriers transported documents and packages on foot, bike,

Tourist Reputations Became Permanent Labels for These Cities

1. Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas earned its reputation as an adult playground early, and it never really tried to

13 Cities Built Around Skills That No Longer Matter

1. Detroit, Michigan Detroit grew rich on the skill of mass auto assembly, especially the kind perfected on early 20th-century

Getting Older Is a Daily Struggle in These 13 Cities

1. San Francisco, California Getting older in San Francisco often means trying to keep up with one of the most

These ‘Cheap’ Towns Turn Financially Brutal After You Arrive

1. Austin, Texas Austin still has a national reputation as a cheaper alternative to California tech hubs. The reality hits

These Towns Are What “Collapse” Looks Like in Real Life

1. Centralia, Pennsylvania Centralia’s collapse began in 1962 with an underground coal mine fire that continues to burn today. Toxic