City Buys Closed Church at Center of Long-Running Dispute

A closed Roman Catholic church in Holyoke slated for demolition has been sold to the city, which plans to keep it open as a community resource.

Poverty is rising faster in US suburbs than in cities — here's why

Poverty is consuming more suburban counties than ever, beating out rural and urban areas.  Poverty is growing three times faster than population size in suburban communities across the country, accord...

Anderson Cooper says he 'never planned to live past 50'

The most environmentally friendly cities in the US

With World Environment Day coming up on June 5, INSIDER researched the most environmentally friendly cities in the US.  To find the most eco-conscious destinations across the country, we consulte...

The top 10 US cities for young people

Clearing the Stage for a Big Graduation Number at City Ballet

It’s hard work being a dancer. And it’s hard work getting a college degree. This group at New York City Ballet has done both.

3 Outdoor Dining Experiences In New York City

Enjoy omakase, burgers or creative cocktails at any of these three New York City dining locations that offer unique seating for the warm seasons.

The Winning Cities In Information-Age America

Economic developers dream of attracting the types of companies that employ hordes of high-paid programmers and creative workers, but more U.S. cities have lost information jobs over the past five year...

The 16 most expensive cities in the world for commuting to work

Commuting to work via public transportation is usually cheaper than driving everywhere. But in these major cities, a monthly pass for public transportation may still be a major expense. The most expen...

Bill de Blasio derides several New York City newspapers, says he prefers Britain's Guardian

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio isn't backing down from his open disdain for the media outlets that cover him. City Hall released a trove of more than 4,000 pages of de Blasio's emails on Thursday,...