Pennsylvania’s Beer Economy
Brewers have been perfecting their recipes in this part of the country since the middle of the 19th century.
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John Tierney
34 posts
How to Attract Artists to a Down-and-Out Neighborhood
Columbus, Ohio, has figured out how to draw creative types to an area it is hoping to revitalize.
How the Boy Scouts Are Adapting to Modern American Life
A local example of a century-old organization finding a new place and role for itself
Wasted Waterfronts: Why Cities Struggle to Build Along Rivers
The story of Allentown, Pennsylvania, as it turns its attention to a long-neglected asset
Remaking Columbus’s Most Downtrodden Neighborhood
Franklinton long has been called "The Bottoms." But not for much longer.
The City That Turned Its Water Into Cash
"We've got unfunded obligations in the hundreds of millions. What can we leverage?"
Breathing Life Into Allentown: Pennsylvania Comes to the Rescue
What does it take to raise a city? More than a village. In fact, it may take a whole state.
The Power of Mapping
Geospatial information is changing the way we approach the world around us. Here's an example.
When Rails Make the Difference, From Down East to the Southwest
The loss of rail service into a small Maine town has been crippling
Building a Museum: Report From Down East
A Maine couple defies the odds -- and helps to build community in the process.
Career-Oriented Education vs. the Liberal Arts
Readers weigh in with compelling opinions on Maine Maritime Academy, liberal-arts colleges, and big questions.
Who Are You Calling a Vocational School? In Defense of Maine Maritime
In Defense of Maine Maritime
An Educational Surprise From Down East: The Maine Maritime Academy
How a school you've (probably) never heard of is preparing students for good jobs.
What Would an Ideal College Look Like? A Lot Like This
While you’re busy designing your version of the ideal, I can take a nap or go fishing, because somebody has already built mine: Champlain College.
How Did a ‘Public Ivy’ Take Root in Vermont?
And the remarkable symbiosis that enriches both the city and its university
Romanesque on the Plains: The Look of Sioux Falls
Introductory note by James Fallows: Yesterday I discussed why the part of greater Sioux Falls that is visually least interesting, to put it politely — the expanse of fast food joints and big-box…