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Soldier Field in Chicago during 1994 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies
Economy
Some of the biggest U.S. sporting towns decided not to host any World Cup games, fearing a ‘major financial burden to our cities’
By Tristan BoveJune 3, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Fla., on his way back to the White House, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
Politics
The rural and urban halves of America don’t agree on much, with a big exception: ‘One thing that truly unites the country is economic angst’
By Thomas Beaumont, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and The Associated PressNovember 17, 2025
Sky view of Noblesville, IN
Success
Families are being paid $5,000 to move to small towns in states like Indiana and escape a cost of living crisis in big cities
By Preston ForeMarch 16, 2025
Statue of Liberty in New York City.
Leadership
New York City is home to most Fortune 500 companies and second place isn’t even close
By Emma BurleighJune 4, 2024
Same as it ever was: The affordability crisis has the suburbs topping America’s migration wish list
Personal Finance
Same as it ever was: The affordability crisis has the suburbs topping America’s migration wish list
By Chloe Berger and Nick LichtenbergJuly 30, 2023
America’s big cities aren’t bleeding people quite as fast as they were during the pandemic, census estimates show
Lifestyle
America’s big cities aren’t bleeding people quite as fast as they were during the pandemic, census estimates show
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressMay 18, 2023
Manhattan’s population grows as big U.S. cities claw back people after COVID pandemic outflows
Politics
Manhattan’s population grows as big U.S. cities claw back people after COVID pandemic outflows
By Mike Schneider and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2023
A red car in an empty parking lot.
Environment
Cars have a death grip on American cities—but a new movement against parking spaces is starting to gain traction
By Kevin J. Krizek, John Hersey and The ConversationFebruary 1, 2023
Here’s what the pandemic really looks like in America’s medical deserts
Commentary
Here’s what the pandemic really looks like in America’s medical deserts
By Daniel GreenleafJuly 28, 2022
Photo of Revolution Avenue in Tijuana
Real Estate
Californians are fleeing to Mexico to escape outrageous housing prices
By Tristan BoveFebruary 16, 2022
Bring American cities into the 21st century by funding urban innovation
Commentary
Bring American cities into the 21st century by funding urban innovation
By Richard Florida and Daniel DoctoroffOctober 11, 2021
Covid Housing Market-High End Real Estate
Finance
A surprising twist in the COVID housing market: The high end is sizzling just as much as the low end
By Shawn TullyMarch 7, 2021
From superstar cities to ghost towns: Two-thirds of workplaces in major hubs have yet to reopen
Finance
From superstar cities to ghost towns: Two-thirds of workplaces in major hubs have yet to reopen
By Lance LambertSeptember 3, 2020
The View from 71st and Jeffrey: A Chicago Neighborhood Reflects a Struggling Middle Class
Commentary
The View from 71st and Jeffrey: A Chicago Neighborhood Reflects a Struggling Middle Class
By Carlo RotellaMay 30, 2019
Nashville At Night
Leadership
Murders Are Up in Many U.S. Cities Again This Year
By Josh Sanburn and TIMEMay 14, 2016
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