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In Bid for Millennials, Cities and States Promote Cycling
© AP A lone cyclist navigates between street traffic and pedestrians in a special bike lane in Chicago’s famed Loop. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and other city and state leaders have made bike lanes and bike programs a signature issue, believing it will help them attract bright young people and innovative companies. If a 90-minute […]
Retirement Moves Make a Comeback
© Tim Henderson / Stateline Retired letter carrier Steven Ramos packs up his modest house in Queens, New York, to move to central Florida where he estimates his living costs will drop by 80 percent. Florida, a perennial favorite for retirees, has seen retirement moves double since the recession ended. Steven Ramos, a retired letter […]
South and West Draw Highest Share of Newcomers
© AP Austin’s streets come alive with music and young people. Texas is one of several states in the South and Southwest drawing a high share of people moving from other states. Brian McGannon moved last year to Austin from Kansas City, Missouri, for a job, joining a new wave of migration to the South […]