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These 10 cities in the United States experience winter like no other.

See the biggest U.S. cities for all things astrology.
Paul Anthony Jones|
The holiday season is almost here, and that means you want to find somewhere that makes you feel in the spirit. Here are seven U.S. cities to feel like you're in a Hallmark movie.
Alexandria Ingham|
There are some rankings you don’t want to be at the top of. The list of most pest-infested cities is one of them.
Alexandria Ingham|
You don’t have to travel internationally to enjoy picturesque locations reminiscent of Europe.
AJ DiCosimo|
Taking vet bills and daycare into account, some of the costliest cities for dog lovers might be unexpected.
AJ DiCosimo|
Soccer is more popular than ever in the U.S.—and thanks to a new survey, we know exactly which cities are the best for fans of the sport.
Paul Anthony Jones|
An auction house is giving away valuable coins and banknotes to those who can solve their riddles.
Jake Rossen|
Was it a rat? Probably not.
CaLea Johnson|
This quiz challenges you to name all the U.S. state capitals as fast as possible.
Ellen Gutoskey|
The residents of these cities are taking on a lot of debt to own automobiles.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Find out which cities are scoring an A+ for their school commutes.
CaLea Johnson|
The spots were ranked based on factors like total number of campgrounds, amenities, and local livability.
Paul Anthony Jones|
Is your city a coffee lover’s paradise?
CaLea Johnson|
We need burial space equivalent to the size of Philadelphia to accommodate our dead. We don't have it. What now?
Jake Rossen|
See where Americans’ wanderlust took them this year.
CaLea Johnson|
American commuting habits are slowly moving back to where they were pre-pandemic. See how your city stacks up.
AJ DiCosimo|
If you’re looking for baby name inspiration, these titles have a strong sense of place.
CaLea Johnson|
Where does your state‘s air quality rank?
CaLea Johnson|
LawnStarter ranked 303 American cities against 20 factors grouped into four categories. How did your city (or the one nearest you) fare?
AJ DiCosimo|
See the U.S. metro areas where inflation is making life expensive, based on fresh Consumer Price Index data.
CaLea Johnson|

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