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Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? Plus, Halloween Etiquette

Chicago holds the title of the world's most climate-resilient city due to its geographical advantages and proactive adaptation strategies. The city’s infrastructure relies on the Deep Tunnel, a massive 110-mile network of underground tunnels and reservoirs designed to manage stormwater and prevent sewage overflow into ...

Why Salt Lakers Are Adopting Storm Drains. Plus, Do the Utah Jazz Need a New Name?

A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like. Plus, Kids’ Weird Google Docs Hack

This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods. Plus, New Yorkers’ Hot Takes

How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs. Plus, How Do You Say ‘Oregon’?

How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks. Plus, How To Be a True Philadelphian

How Las Vegas Is Handling Record-Breaking Heat. Plus, Dressing for AC vs. the Outdoors

How Nashville Is Beating Flock. Plus, Local Love for Dolly Parton

Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? Plus, the Ethical Dilemma of School Zoning

How Portland Made Its River Cool. Plus, Would a Cava Survive in the PNW?

A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move. Plus, ‘Hippie Christmas’

Naked Neighbors, Unwelcome Pets, and Other City Life Dilemmas

How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning. Plus, the Downsides of Living Near Yale

The Trick to Getting People To Volunteer. Plus, the Bike-Storage Debate

Why Are Chattanoogans ‘Doing It Their Damn Selves’? Plus, Perks of Nearby Nature

Does Your City Have a ‘Perfect’ Airport? Plus, How To Save on Car Rentals

The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know?

How Denver Is Fixing Its Sidewalks. Plus, Do Scooters and Bikes Belong on Sidewalks?

Why Pittsburgh is Giving Rent Discounts Downtown. Plus, Why Local Sports Matter

Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake’s. Plus, Dry Heat vs. Humidity