This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its 2018 data for large geographic areas, including states, metropolitan areas, and mid- to large-sized cities. On a national level, the median household income increased 0.8% to…
Since the end of the Great Recession, the United States has achieved unprecedented economic growth and reached the lowest unemployment rate in nearly 50 years. This economic growth, however, has disproportionately benefited the wealthiest…
The share of adults with at least a bachelor’s degree hit an all time high in 2018, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. Recently released data shows that…
The recently released movie “Hustlers,” about a group of strip club employees who team up to steal from their clients, has already grossed more than triple its production budget at the domestic box office…
Residents of every state have at least one aspect of their home they can brag about, but also one they would probably rather forget. Minnesota state residents may gloat about the state’s extremely healthy…
Known as The City That Never Sleeps, it is not surprising that New York has recently appointed a night mayor — a public servant employed to govern the city’s nighttime activities. But the nation’s…
While in recent years cities across the United States have experienced an influx of young, wealthy, educated professionals, not all residents are benefitting from the rapid growth and development. Since the 1960s, gentrification has…
While types of music such as hip hop and pop have become increasingly fashionable in recent years, rock music remains hugely popular. Since the 1950s, music fans have been drawn to the genre’s energy…
Alcohol is a superlative social lubricant — an icebreaker on the rocks — as well as an inspiration for art and literature, an attitude-adjuster, and often just a pure sensory pleasure. It can also,…
According to the 2000 Census, just over half of America’s population lives in small towns or rural areas with fewer than 25,000 people. People seek out small towns for their charm, history, and tranquility.…
People who don’t love autumn have probably never been to New England. From apple cider donuts to pumpkin carving, harvest festivals, and blazing fall foliage, the Northeast comes alive for one last hurrah before…
If you’ve flown more than a handful of times, you’ve probably had the experience of running through the airport to reach a connecting flight. Even a short delay in a tightly packed schedule can…
College football is an amateur sport, but it is also a big business. Athletic departments across the country raked in billions of dollars in revenue over the past few years. That money comes from…
It seems that most economists are somewhat pessimistic, with 38% of those surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics in August 2019 expecting a recession in 2020, and 34% in 2021. There are…
Part of the joy of travel is discovering the background and the story of the country you are visiting. Names of nations can tell you something about a country’s history, geography, legends, and who…
