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Do You Live in One of America's Most 'Bikeable' Cities?

Mike Adams — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:19:29 +0000

Riding a bicycle is no longer just for kids without a driver’s license or adults carrying around the burden of a DUI. These days, more and more Americans are jumping on their bikes as a way to get some much needed exercise, as well as an alternative to driving or using public transportation. With respect [...]

What Are the Most and Least Dangerous Cities in America?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:00:58 +0000

The 2011 CQ Press City Crime Rankings, which purports to identify the most dangerous cities in America, was released on Thursday — but experts say not to put too much stock in the controversial annual report.

San Francisco, Boston Among Best Cities for Trick-or-Treating

Shauna Wright — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:19 +0000

Everyone thinks their neighborhood is the best for trick-or-treating. But the folks at real estate site Zillow have actually compiled a list of the best cities for scoring some ‘tricks or treats’ this Halloween.

In creating its third annual Trick-or-Treat Index, Zillow considered factors such as median home values, crime rates, population density and overall “walkability” when choosing the 20 best urban areas in which to gather candy on October 31.

So how does your city measure up?

Which Cities Have the Best — and Worst — Commute Times?

Shauna Wright — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:00:07 +0000

If you’re fed up with your long commute to work, you may want to consider a move to Great Falls, Montana.

While a new report from the Census Bureau shows the average US commute is about 25 minutes, those in Great Falls only have a 14-minute travel time, the shortest in the country.