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How Do Streets Get Named?

While developers can feel free to submit any name they’d like for a new street, cities usually have guidelines and standards.

SS ‘Eastland’ overturned in the Chicago River.

Watch The Oldest Footage of Chicago on Film

Yestervid compiles silent film footage of the Windy City dating back to 1896.

From Blue Ball to Intercourse: Why Pennsylvania's Amish Country Has Such Lewd-Sounding City Names

The Amish aren't known for their bawdy senses of humor, but try telling that to the couple snapping a photo under the sign announcing they've arrived at Intercourse.

This 50-Year-Old Footage Shows What Life in New York Was Like in the 1970s

Long gone are the days of graffitied subway cars and cigarette ads in Times Square.

Times Square New Year's Eve 2023 celebration.

A Brief History of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration

New Year’s Eve in Times Square is one of the most famous traditions in New York City. Learn how Manhattan's most colorful party came to be.

Why Is the Space Needle Shaped Like That?

Seattle’s iconic Space Needle debuted at the 1962 World’s Fair—and was inspired by America's Space Race with the Soviet Union.

The 20 U.S. Cities Where Millennials Are Moving

These Americans cities attracted the greatest percentages of Millennial transplants last year.

Right on red might not be around much longer.

More Cities Are Banning Right-on-Red Turns—Here's Why

The standard traffic practice is under increased scrutiny.

The glamorous streets of 90210—a.k.a. Beverly Hills.

America's 25 Most Expensive ZIP Codes

From Manhattan to Beverly Hills, these are the most exclusive ZIP Codes in the country.

Know what these areas were called before they got their current names.

11 Native American Names for Modern U.S. Cities

Chicago may have been named after an Indigenous term for stinky onions.

Takoyaki being prepared out of a stall in Osaka, Japan.

The 10 Best Cities for Michelin Dining on a Budget

From George Town to Tokyo, these world-class food cities won’t exhaust your travel budget.

These Are the 20 Tallest Skylines on Earth

From Dubai to New York City, these cities boast the world's tallest skyscrapers.

The 25 Best Cities for Cat Lovers, Ranked

Some cities are more cat-friendly than others. Here's the hard data to prove it.

The 20 U.S. Cities American Tourists Love and Hate the Most

If you're planning a trip to a U.S. city, here are some destinations to consider—and some to possibly reconsider.

These Are America's 20 Best Cities for Birdwatching

You don't have to leave the city to have a successful birdwatching experience.

Not an actual Philadelphia restroom sign, but give it time.

‘Wee the People’: Philly Residents Offer Name Suggestions for the City’s New Public Bathrooms

If you guessed someone would suggest ‘Gritty Sitty,’ you are absolutely right.

America’s 10 Most Beautiful—and Surprisingly Affordable—Places to Live

Great location doesn’t equal high real estate prices in these American cities.

Air pollution fogs road in Delhi, India.

The 20 Cities With the Worst Air Pollution Worldwide

Under normal circumstances, the U.S. doesn't rank on the list of the 20 worst cities for air quality.

Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Courteney Cox on the set of "Friends."

First Location of the ‘Friends’-Inspired Central Perk Coffee Chain Is Coming to Boston

Instead of staying true to the New York setting of 'Friends,' the Central Perk Coffeehouse is opening its first location in Boston.

LA doesn't top the list, but Cali sure does dominate it.

The 10 “Smartest” Cities in the U.S.

According to researchers, California is home to not just one, but three of the “smartest” cities in the nation.

The 25 U.S. Cities Retirees Love Most

When it’s time to settle down, these cities offer a nice mix of low cost of living, warm weather, and all-night gambling.

Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo' (1958) is one of many classics set in The Golden City.

12 Must-See Movies Set in San Francisco

These iconic films help to capture the vibrant culture and rich history of San Francisco on screen.

The Most Common Place Name in America—and No, It’s Not Springfield

Roughly 288 populated places in the U.S. bear this name. Good thing we have zip codes.

Got the Keys: 10 of the Most Affordable Housing Markets in the U.S.

The housing market is a nightmare, but there are still some areas where home ownership is within reach for average income earners.

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