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Historical America: The Top Five Colleges for History Majors

November 21, 2016

Jamie Stewart

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Is History a Part of Your Future? OK, I will be right upfront from the start, I love history, and I graduated from college with a BA in History. So some of my comments regarding History Majors are a bit slanted, but they are honest and sincere. Picking the top five colleges for History Majors […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

America’s Ten Most Spookily Fun Halloween Celebrations

October 4, 2016

Liz Naughton

155

Suburbs

Halloween Haunting Halloween is just around the corner and you are wondering what to do this year. Should you stay home and have friends in? Should you go to that same boring party you went to last year? Remember you went and tried to talk with a group, then finally caught on when they didn’t […]

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Life On Campus: The Top Five Dorms in the US

September 27, 2016

Alan Lee

173

College Towns

A Short Introduction to Dorm Living Students have been living in dorms for centuries. Initially, student lodging was constructed near or around libraries for a couple of reasons. First, students were able to access the information necessary for learning more easily when in close proximity to it. And second, living a sequestered life in a […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

The Top Eight College Homecoming Celebrations in America

September 7, 2016

Jamie Stewart

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College Towns

Back in the 1960’s, The Beach Boys had a hit entitled “Be True to Your School”. Part of the lyrics went like this, “…be true to your school now, like you would to your girl or guy, be true to your school now, let your colors fly…”. To me, these lyrics define the meaning of […]

Revealed: the 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family In the US

Making Champions – The 6 States with the Most Olympic Athletes

August 9, 2016

Jane Saxon

154

Cities

The Olympics have begun. Every time I check the news I see a report on the US medal count. It seems like we’re doing well so far. Actually, we almost always do well. And that‘s because of our fabulous athletes. Talk about dedication – they give their lives over to their sports, training, planning, preparing […]

Revealed: the 10 Best Cities to Raise a Family In the US

America By Rail: The Most Scenic Train Trips in the US

August 8, 2016

Alana Armstrong

780

States

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.” —David Mitchell, author of Cloud Atlas When the early settlers, businessmen, and explorers of America traveled far, they traveled by train. Although they were on the trains for days, they would use the time to write, observe the country and meet fellow travelers. In reality, they would engage in […]

Ten Intriguing Facts About New England’s Most Iconic College Town

Sampling Brews in the Mid-Atlantic States: Our Top Picks

August 8, 2016

Jamie Stewart

Suburbs

We now move on in our beer journey to the Mid-Atlantic states we have discovered that humans do not live by bread alone! They also have a fine selection of beer to choose from. Below you will find our top choices: New York Brooklyn Lager – Brooklyn Brewing Company The IPA’s are going strong throughout the […]

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream at Strange Ice Cream (Flavors)

July 27, 2016

Alana Armstrong

204

Suburbs

Forget about chocolate and vanilla! Unless they’re covered in wasabi pea dust, they’re just so basic. New flavors of ice cream are being developed by your local fancy ice cream shop or gelateria every day. With 365 days in a year to try them all, how could anyone settle for the same old staples over […]

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Here are the Top Ten Jazz Festivals in the US

July 26, 2016

Alana Armstrong

266

Cities

Jazz, as a musical genre, got its start amid African-American communities during the late 19th and early 20th century. And jazz has been played at many festivals since then. The typical American jazz festival has a few things at its heart: it occurs every year, brings in a variety of talent and types of jazz […]

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Off to Camp: The 5 Most Interesting Summer Camps for Grown Ups

June 29, 2016

Liz Naughton

254

Suburbs

Going To Camp Just Isn’t Like It Used To Be. Summer is here, and you have nothing exciting planned. Your friends are heading to exotic islands and far away places, and you are planning to work all summer, except to see fireworks on the 4th. Really? Come on. Stop sulking and sign up for summer […]

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The Top 10 SUNY Schools Ranked

June 8, 2016

Jane Saxon

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College Towns

The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest university system in the US. SUNY is comprised of 64 institutions of higher learning, which include some of the preeminent research universities, medical centers, and liberal arts colleges in the nation. Educating 463k students and with nearly 3 million alumni around the globe, SUNY clearly […]

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Utica: The Oasis of the New York Thruway

May 26, 2016

Jane Saxon

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Cities

You’ve spent hours on the New York Thruway. You are road-weary and hungry. Up ahead, in the distance, you spy signs of civilization alongside a beautiful canal. Is it a mirage? No, it’s Utica. If you’re looking for a great vacation or just a respite from travel, you’re going to enjoy the riverside city of […]

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These Are America’s Most Irish Small Cities

March 16, 2016

Steve Elliot

548

Cities

With St. Patrick’s Day only hours away, we thought it would be interesting to do some research into America’s Irish heritage, and highlight some smaller cities around the country that truly embody the Irish-American spirit. We all know major cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago have a high density of Irish-Americans in their population, and […]

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Check Out America’s 10 Most Intelligent Mid-Size Cities

March 14, 2016

Ashley Evans

883

Cities

An “intelligent” city is one that underlines the importance of innovation, focuses on the quality of local communities, amenities, and smart incentives that will help promote discovery. It is a city that has an active labor market with a sustainable employment, has an edge for environmental sustainability and alternative energy sources, and strives to reduce […]

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Discover America’s 10 Best Main Streets

March 11, 2016

Kerri Ponder

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Suburbs

Main street… nearly every single town across America has one and often times, they’re at the heart of many, if not all, community activities. Most main streets are lined with the same types of buildings, housing an assortment of businesses and nightlife. At first glance, during the early morning or late afternoon hours, the main […]

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These Are the 10 Most Sublimely Beautiful College Campuses In America

March 10, 2016

Nikki Newman

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College Towns

From sculptures, to landscape, to architectural design, some of America’s college campuses have breathtaking views that are, quite simply, visually stunning. Some of the most gorgeous college campuses outlined in this article host avant-garde textures throughout their richly decorated buildings, chapels with storied architecture, performing arts centers embracing dramatic designs, and thousands of contiguous acres embracing the purest […]

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Discover the 10 Best Small Towns In America

March 7, 2016

Alana Armstrong

506

Suburbs

Sometimes the biggest things can happen in the smallest of towns. Small towns are so significantly opposite to major cities; such locales are replete with crowded populations, technology-driven markets, and perhaps lacking a sense of individualism that comes with historic, bustling individualistic livelihoods so frequently associated with small towns. It was not easy to compile a list highlighting […]

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Discover the 10 Cities With the Best Arts Scenes

March 7, 2016

Skye MacLeod

402

Cities

When people talk about the cities with the best arts scenes, they often think about the largest cities with great arts scenes; New York, Chicago, Austin, just to name a few. What most people don’t know is that many of the cities with the best arts scenes actually exist within more intimate communities with not-disgustingly-huge […]