Amanda Erickson
Amanda Erickson is a senior associate editor at The Atlantic Cities.
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The Big Fix
How We Plowed Before Snow Plows Were Invented
A short history of snow removal in America's cities.
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Gender Imbalance of the Day: Women Live Alone More Often Than Men
In America, 56 percent of single households are made up of women.
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Postcard
Postcard From Seoul
Students now have the right to choose their own hairstyle, and other news
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Percent of the Day: 51
Half of Detroit's children live in poverty, more than double the state average
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Postcard
Postcard From Taipei
A set of striking photos from around the city
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Good Deed of the Day: A Parisian Bank Pays It Forward
One of the world's oldest micro-lenders cancels the debt of 3,500 clients
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Postcard From Tokyo
A nearly-naked man swims across the palace moat and other news
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Number of the Day: 80
That's the number of mayors who have pledged their support to a new city-based gay marriage advocacy group
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The Big Fix
How Can Cities Make Life Easier for the Elderly?
One city in South Carolina comes up with some innovative solutions
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Postcard
Postcard From Key West
The Miami to Keys "over the sea" railroad turns 100 and other news
