capital

From railroad hubs and river towns to hard-fought votes and alleged bribes, America’s state capitals took wildly different paths to power.Today, in 17 states, the capital is also the most populous city. Phoenix, the nation’s most populous state capital, has more than 1.6 million residents, while Montpelier, Vermont, has fewer…

Before last month, I had never visited Washington, DC, despite having long wanted to.So, during a train trip layover on June 19, I took advantage of a couple of extra hours in the city to explore some of the nation’s most historically important institutions.But beyond seeing historic buildings, I walked away…

For a growing number of Americans, living with family members has become a necessary trend.Young adults are moving back into their parents’ homes as the housing market becomes increasingly unaffordable, and grandparents are offering childcare in exchange for a place to stay.June Boyd, 90, hosts 13 people in her Toledo,…