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 […]
These 13 Places Are Still Living Off Old Reputations
1. Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic City is often dismissed as a failed casino town past its prime. That reputation
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,
Car Ownership Isn’t Optional in These Places—it’s Survival
1. Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is essentially a web of highways connecting far-flung cities. It spans a
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
Small Towns That Function More Like Families Than Cities
1. Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg is a fishing town with deep Norwegian roots and a strong sense of mutual reliance. Weather
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