Mapped: The Largest 15 U.S. Cities by GDP The United States has the largest GDP in the world in nominal terms, and urban areas are a major contributor to the country’s economic might. In fact, metropolitan areas account for roughly 90% of U.S. economic output. ...
Old Dominion invests about $12 million into technology every year. From load planning and routing systems to advanced telematics in vehicles, the company makes sure that goods move in the safest and most cost-effective manner.
Jackson has a population of approximately 169,000 residents. The first Republican party convention was held in Jackson on July 6, 1854. 25. Missouri State Capital: Jefferson City Largest City: Kansas City Jefferson City was specifically designed to be the state capital, and sits along the ...
in 1884 soon brought majormeat packersto the suburban community of South Omaha, linking the urban area to a vast rural hinterland. In 1888 a traffic bridge linked Omaha and Council Bluffs, and by 1889 electric streetcar service had been established in and between both cities, furtherintegrating...
The military presence at the base enhanced the economy of the Omaha area and boosted residential growth in the suburban Sarpy county communities of Gretna, La Vista, and Papillion, all of which lie southwest of Omaha. Like many U.S. cities, Omaha in the 1950s and ’60s witnessed a strong...
Some of the most populous cities in theUnited Stateshave held on to those top spots decade after decade. In fact, New York City has been the largest U.S. metropolitan area since the country's first census in 1790. The other long-time holders of top-three titles are Los Angeles and Chi...
Although the town of Page, Arizona, is located five hours from major cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix, the natural splendor ofAntelope Canyonmore than makes up for the trip. Visitors can tour the Slot Canyon formation's beautiful red and golden-hued, famously narrow turns. ...
There are many more restaurants, bars and things to do in the city than back in the mid-to-late 2000's. From the Old First Ward to the heart of downtown, Buffalo is becoming a place people want to visit, vs. an area people overlook. ...
studied high school graduation rates from the 2003, 2004 school year. They also identified the nation’s fifty largest cities. The largest, New York City, had a population of more than eight million. The smallest city was Wichita, Kansas. It had about three hundred and sixty thousand people...
The state is home to many popular cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, which offer a unique blend of urban and natural experiences. California's economy is the largest in the United States and the fifth largest in the world, driven by its thriving tech industry and...