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Hurricane Sandy Provokes the Largest Preemptive Public Transportation Shutdown in U.S. History
As Sandy bears down on the East Coast, some of the biggest cities in America come to a virtual standstill.
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Hurricane Sandy: How Bad Is It Looking, Really?
The "Frankenstorm" approaches.
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What Exactly Is a 'Knee Defender'?
Turns out this product has actually been around since 2003.
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Rankings
The Best Cities for Green Commuters
Which areas have the most bikers, the most walkers, and the most public transit riders?
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Why Sometimes You Can Smell the Sewer Even Though You Mostly Can't
5 reasons you might get a sudden whiff of something unpleasant.
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A Global View of Architectural Conservation: The Best #CityReads of the Week
Our weekly look back at the stories you may have missed.
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Why Amtrak Keeps Breaking Ridership Records and Will Continue To Do So
The rail operator's recent success should end the debate over its privatization.
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Washington Redskins Now Known as the Washington Pigskins, to Some
For those who find the name offensive, an alternative.
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The Secret to D.C.'s Budget Surplus? Traffic Cameras and Rich People Dying
Also, high per capita incomes and a booming population.
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Photos
Obama vs. Romney: Who Has the Better Graffiti?
Predicting the outcome of the 2012 election with a highly scientific analysis of wall doodles.
