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Wish Your Neighborhood Had a Diner? Buy This One on eBay
A D.C.-based entrepreneur imported his own diner in 2009, but now he's looking to sell.
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Why College Towns Are Happy Towns
According to new data from Gallup, university towns are the happiest metro areas in the country.
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The People Who Steal Transit Buses
A brief history of bus thieves from World War II to Darius McCollum.
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Photos
What Does a Subway Entrance Say About its City?
A photographic survey of the world's metro gateways.
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Urban Wonk
The Resurrection of the Corner Store
Can clever zoning bring neighborhood stores back?
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The High Cost of a Homelessness Surge
With shelter space scarce, this winter has seen U.S. cities shelling out big bucks to house families in motels.
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Can Subways Ever Really Be Rat-Free?
In New York, legislators debate whether a bill banning food will cut down on the city's vermin.
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HUD's New Sustainability Tool
A new website offers communities practical advice on energy efficiency, transportation alternatives and more.
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Maps
Map of the Day: Where the Government Workers Are
Besides D.C., which states boast the most federal employees?
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The Big Fix
Should Building Taller Be Much, Much Easier?
Effective height restrictions may be hurting more of our cities than we realize.
