Local Guides
What’s going on in your town? With Local Guides, you not only get the inside scoop, you can share what you know too! We cover the local globe, from San Francisco to Manchester, England.
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The Steel City: How Pittsburgh got its nickname
by Can Tran
Cities get titles for either good or bad reasons. One example would be Philadelphia as the "City of Brotherly Love." On the downside, Philadelphia has been negatively nicknamed as "Killadelphia." The reason for the negative nickname is because of the high crime rates and murders in Philadelphia. There are many reasons a city would get a bunch of positive or negative nicknames.
Why does Pittsburgh,
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Best soups in Los Angeles
by Geoff Weed
Los Angeles is a city that's well-known for its outrageous, delicious, unique culinary options. Compared to the cuisine found in many other cities in the nation,
Austin
- The best place to meet people in Austin, TX
- The best auto mechanic in Austin
- Things to do in Austin, TX during the fall
- The best Italian restaurants in Austin, TX
- The best places to buy furniture in Austin, TX
- History of Eeyore's Birthhday Party in Austin, TX
- Things to do with your kids on a rainy day in Austin, TX
Charlotte
- Things to do in Charlotte, NC during the winter
- Where to buy vintage clothing in Charlotte, NC
- Things to do with your kids on a rainy day in Charlotte, NC
- The top art galleries in NoDa in Charlotte, NC
- Things to do in Charlotte, NC during the summer
- Great places to make extra money in Charlotte, NC
- Theme park reviews: Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina
Orlando
- Top reasons to revisit Orlando, Florida
- How to spend seven days in Orlando, Florida
- Inside Walt Disney World
- Tips for booking a trip to Universal Studios, Orlando, as a gift
- The spa scene in Orlando
- Places to volunteer at Christmas in Orlando, FL
- Tips for driving in Orlando for British drivers
Santa Rosa
- The best place to meet people in Santa Rosa, CA
- The best places to go on a first date in Santa Rosa, CA
- Tips for buying a house in Santa Rosa, CA
- Things to do with your kids on a rainy day in Santa Rosa, CA
- Where to buy vintage clothing in Santa Rosa, CA
- Things to do with your kids in the winter in Santa Rosa, CA
- The best family restaurants in Santa Rosa, CA
Hurricane season can last throughout six months of the year, July through November. Typically the heaviest storms will usually occur
by Leigh Goessl
If you are looking for a vacation the entire family will love, San Francisco may be just the right destination you are looking for
Millions of tourists travel to Las Vegas, Nevada every year as visitors, but for some the trip is one way. In fact, the population
The world as we know it is only becoming more populated and doesn't look like it wants to slow down any time soon. Our highways and
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- Chicago
- Gay friendly activities in Chicago
- Springfield
- A guide to New Year's Eve in Springfield, IL
- A guide to nightlife in Springfield, IL
- Pet boarding services located in Springfield, IL
- Affordable living solutions in Springfield, IL
- The best ways to save money while living in Springfield, IL
- Free kids activities in Springfield, IL to do in the summer
- Tips for buying a house in Springfield, IL
- The top places to go for a jog in Springfield, IL
- The best Mexican restaurants in Springfield, IL
- Great places to make extra money in Springfield, IL
- Things to do with your kids in the winter in Springfield, IL
- Things to do in Springfield, IL during the summer
- The best romantic restaurants in Springfield, IL
- The best place to take your dog for a walk in Springfield, IL
- The best companies to work for in Springfield, IL
- Guide to vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Springfield, IL
- The best Italian restaurants in Springfield, IL
- The best hotel for families in Springfield, IL
- Places to volunteer in Springfield, IL
- Miami
- Thanksgiving Day events in Miami, FL
- Places to volunteer for Thanksgiving in Miami, FL
- Best beauty salons in Miami
- Places to volunteer at Christmas in Miami, FL
- Where to buy vintage clothing in Miami, FL
- Best pet-friendly hotels in Miami, FL
- Best coffee shops in Miami
- Danbury
- Tips for buying a house in Danbury, CT
- Things to do in Danbury, CT during the summer
- The top places to go for a jog in Danbury, CT
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- Chicago
- Should the next president of the Illinois Senate come from a Chicago district or a downstate district?
- Should Illinois expand gambling as one way of easing its budget troubles?
- Should Illinois casinos be granted an exemption from the state smoking ban?
- Springfield
- Do you believe Springfield needs to build a second lake?
- Should a new Springfield High School be built on the site of the current school or at a site on the far west side?
- Boston
- Do you support the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's initiative to increase tolls?
