Median household income ticked up in 2024, and the poverty rate dipped slightly. On paper, that sounds like progress. However ...

The centennial of Robert Owens, a composer who worked abroad and assimilated into German culture, is being celebrated with a festival in Nebraska.

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The Parks Department wants to plant more trees — it does! — but so many things are conspiring against the agency on Manhattan's worst street.

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Fewer than 30 percent of households on the Upper West Side own a car, according to the U.S. Census, but it has remained an ...

For Charlotte cyclists, the plan includes a new bike network of 144 miles, bike racks in “mobility hubs” (enhanced bus stops) ...

The James Webb Space Telescope has found a lonely black hole in the early universe that’s as heavy as 50 million suns. A ...

School essays about society can feel hard to start and shape well. When teachers assign poverty, race, or climate action, many students freeze entirely. They also worry about choosing social issues ...

Here’s a look at the census, a count of US residents that takes place every 10 years. The Census Bureau is part of the Department of Commerce. Most recent population information. 2020 Census – US ...

Consumer advocates say the phase-out could create headaches for seniors and other beneficiaries who don’t move to direct ...

It's a massive obligation of federal resources that takes an entire decade to put together in preparation and development," said Howard Fienberg.