California Dreamin’: How Collaboration Builds Small-Town Communities
By Deborah Fallows
In Winters, CA, a library, a swimming pool, and a school make a big difference in the quality of life
(Read it here.)
Category Archives: Cities/Towns We’ve Reported On
The iPhone Case That Can Call the Police
The iPhone Case That Can Call the Police
by John Tierney
A startup in Pittsburgh has designed a smartphone case and app to deter assault. (Read it here.)
The Company That Turns Plastic Bottles Into Fabric — And Jobs
The Company That Turns Plastic Bottles Into Fabric — And Jobs
by John Tierney
A startup in Pittsburgh shows what a social enterprise is capable of.
(Read it here.)
What a Library Levy Means to a West Virginia Town
What a Library Levy Means to a West Virginia Town
by Deborah Fallows
Charleston votes to save a community pillar.
(Read it here.)
The Hard Road to Making Hard Liquor
The Hard Road to Making Hard Liquor
by John Tierney
A look at a nascent distillery in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
(Read it here.)
Pittsburgh’s ‘City of Asylum’
Exiled writer Huang Xiang at City of Asylum 10th Anniversary ( Renee Rosensteel )
by Deborah Fallows
In the City of Bridges, an eclectic community embraces writers in exile.
(Read it here.)
When a Community College Transforms a City
When a Community College Transforms a City
by John Tierney
Ohio State University may be the local titan, but Columbus State Community College has also become a formidable presence. (Read it here.)
The Flying Housewife
The Flying Housewife
by Deborah Fallows
50 years ago, Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world. (Read it here.)
Hip in the Heartland
by James Fallows
It’s not just Brooklyn and the Bay Area any more. (Read it here.)
California High-Speed Rail No. 14: Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Hopes Up for the Self-Driving Car
Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Hopes Up for the Self-Driving Car (California High-Speed Rail No. 14)
by James Fallows
“Would you prefer a system where you can be instantly teleported from SF to LA? Of course. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.” (Read it here.)
American Futures 