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Historical facts and an examination of Tom Monaghan's desire to start a town that is solely based on strict Catholic beliefs.

If you want to see a town that was the hometown for Annie Oakley and Lowell Thomas and was once the host for a Disney Hometown Parade, you will want to visit Greenville, Ohio.

In most US cities across the nation, the 4th of July means no school, barbecue block parties, department store sales, parades and fireworks. However, in the small town, all of these are downsized.

Orange paint indicating where walls will be removed was recently seen on the floors of the vacated offices of the second level of the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall.

The Alaskan town of Anderson is offering settlers free land as an incentive to build homes in the area. The free lots are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Read today to find out how to claim your free land.

For prospective student, this small town and these two schools have a lot to offer.

The once booming town of Roscoe Village has been restored to its glory days during the 1830s. Artisans give daily demonstrations and mule drawn canal boat rides are available.

Abernathy is a distant town not far from Lubbock where they grow potatoes and such. It is cold in winter and hot in summer

The small town of Kensington was once a quick getaway for those residing in San Francisco or Berkeley. Today, a suburb of Oakland in its own right, home prices reflect the area's intrinsic value.

Town Clerk Sarah Becker has finally hired a new assistant after months with the position filled by her granddaughter, fueling accusations of nepotism in the Town Clerk's Office.

Bolingbrook, Illinois, is a town that is growing by leaps and bounds every year. With a brand new mall and new businesses, Bolingbrook has become a nice place to live.

This article was written for Neighborhood America, a nonprofit organization in Florida that specializes in local and land use issues. It is about the town of Locke, near Sacramento, California.

Hotel China Town Inn is my new amazing discovery in Kuala Lumpur. At less than $30 a night for an air conditioned room (cheaper for non-aircon) it's an excellent deal. Read here for why.

Fans of the Killers had legitimate reason to be fearful in the months preceding the band's second release Sam's Town. Hot Fuss was such a highly acclaimed album by critics and the public alike that the dreaded sophomore slump seemed imminent.

Our experiences with a few residents of this little town led me to believe it must be the friendliest town in America.

In August, 2005, Money Magazine designated Moorestown, NJ as the Top Town in which to live. While the township is quite charming indeed, it's worth taking a look at housing prices (and those hidden extras) to see if it's the town for you...

Rockygrass band Champions TOWN MOUNTAIN make their return to Colorado for 7 shows in mid January. Do not miss the opportunity to catch this up-and-coming traditional bluegrass and roots country band.

Located just 20 miles south of Boston, this small town has quickly caught the eyes of this writer. Check out the benefits of living or visiting this small town.

This is the sort of town that will warm your heart, even on the coldest winter day. As you walk down German Street you are greeted with warm smiles whether you are a townie or a tourist.

In 1996, Peter Hessler completed an intensive training course in Chinese language and moved to Fuling, China. River Town: Two Years On The Yangtze, is the story of his two-year experience living and teaching English in Fuling, China.

As a resident of South Plainfield, NJ, I feel my town has a lot to offer its visitors.

In April, 2005, Moorestown, NJ was named "America's Top Town In Which to Live" by Monay Magazine. One of the ways our town chose to celebrate that honor was by holding neighborhood block parties throughout a day, capped off by fireworks in the evening!

If you're going to or plan on going to a college/university in a small town, you may think there won't be anything to do, but if you know where to look, you'll be able to find plenty of fun things to do in your spare time.

Don't let the idea of peace and quiet fool you into leaving the big city. Do your homework before making a big move to a rural town or the country.

The town has a $600,000 surplus and First Selectman Michael Pace believes the funds should go toward several projects in town.

A travelers look at the attractions, restaurants and places of interest in Old Town San Diego.

The Town of Deep River is contemplating options for expanding their historic town hall on Main Street with the realization a limited budget and land are major issues needing to be adressed as a proposed Walgreens is expected to come to town next door.

Barclay Mountain was once the home of a thriving mining town. When you visit Barclay today, you will find evidence of defunct mines, and a cemetery being reclaimed by Mother Nature.

This article reviews the new Otay Ranch Town Center dubbed a Mall and Entertainment Center and the first Lifestyle Center of its' kind in San Diego.

Silverton, Colorado is a small historic mining town located deep within the San Juan Mountain range. If you like the outdoors, history, or just seeing something new, Silverton is the perfect place.

Old Town is a great stop in between the big parks while in the Orlando area

The town of Palmer in Alaska's Matanuska Valley north of Anchorage offers a festival full of Christmas spirit even if reindeer are on the menu.

Ever consider how news travels in a small town? You can use this understanding to guide your marketing efforts no matter where you live...

The characteristics of Thurmond mimic a typical Appalachian coal mining town which is what enticed film director John Sayles to film the movie Matewan on location in the downtown strip of Thurmond.

Kosice is a tiny town in Slovakia about 30 miles from the Ukranian border. This city marked the furthest into Europe that I would penetrate. I spent three days in this obscure town enjoying the countryside, hospitality and sights.

Wildwood, NJ is a beach town that isn't as well known as other nearby beach towns such as Cape May and Ocean City but it's just as much fun and reasonably priced!

If you've ever wondered what small town life is like, here are a few brief reasons why I feel small town life is great.

This article offers an overview of traveling in Cape Town, South Africa, including highlights on the nightlife, dining, shopping, cultural, and historical attractions that appeal to modern tourists.

A citywide event called Paint the Town is giving free discounts and other specials with a slew of participating Restaurants, Hotels, Stores, Museums, Services, and just about everything else in the city.

Discover the history of a town with a cursed past. What are the true stories behind the haunting in Baltimore, Maryland.

Come to Parker, Colorado, to enjoy small-town holiday activities. Check out what's happening during the 2006 holiday season.

Bodie is a very unique ghost town as it has the largest number of standing structures left in a state of untouched arrested decay.

If you're looking for some old fashioned flair in a quaint little town, come to downtown Arcola, Il and do some of your Christmas shopping for unique and special gifts for those who are at the top of your Christmas list this year.

Bodie State Historic Park in California is a ghost town that sits on the western edge of California.

Anghiari, the small ancient town on top of a Tuscan hill takes visitors back to when time moved slower and people were smaller. A few places to visit in the exquisit town.

Just south of Austin, Buda, Texas is a small town that is bursting at the seams. Buda may very well be the epitome of what a small Texas town consists of.

Huntsville was a small cotton town in the 50's. After the coming of some of the world's foremost scientists, the city was transformed into the bustling technology center it is today.

In it's heyday during the mid-1800's, Lake Valley was a bustling mining town with a population of nearly 4,000. In the 1880s it was a wild frontier mining town with gamblers, mining stock promoters, cattle rustlers, Apache raids and vigilante justice.

Discusses Wal-Mart and the end of small local stores.

A long epic poem inspired by the Lemax Spooky Town building collection

Situated on a cobblestone street just steps from the River Rhine Promenade in Düsseldorf’s Altstadt (Old Town) is the Uerige Brewery. Beckoning thirsty patrons young and old, the bustling pub is a can't miss attraction.

This weekend will mark the 18th annual Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball. If you were among the chosen not-so-few lucky enough to snag their tickets up early, you're in for a serious treat.

This article describes what its like living in a small town. It name some of the benifits and some disadvantages. And give you the history of this region.

The town of Bristol, Rhode Island, is steeped in history and during the holiday season, the historic homes that line the streets open their doors for a peek into holiday splendor and festive activities.

Children in a small town going to college, what to expect after you get out of school.

This is one in a series of stories about the smallest town in each of the fifty states. A brief history of they came to be founded and what they are like.

There is a whistle stop town in the Western suburbs of Philaddelphia called Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It's a funny little place situated within two townships and figuratively and literally cut in half by a railroad track.

Avon Connecticut is a town about 10 miles north west of the capital of Hartford, an easy commute for those who want to work in the city and live in the country. There is a large number of larger houses and a great many of them are new construction

Summer is the best time to visit Ghost Towns in New York. You can make a ghost town visit part of a vacation trip. There are a lot of things to do in New York in the summer, your ghost town visit should be just a part of it..

There are some very real lessons to be learned from growing up in small town America. Not everyone grows up in a media-obsessed family that never spends time together. Here are lessons anyone can learn from the experience. Small town living isn't for everyone.

A quick look at all there is to see and do in this eclectic college town.

Batesville is a small city, with rural values, jobs, a great hospital and a good place to buy a home and raise a family.

Small Town Life in "Winesburg, Ohio"

The Texas town of Mejia isn't happy about its connection to the late Anna Nicole Smith.

Working at a small-town newspaper can make you love journalism or hate it.

If you build it, they will come but where will they park? The fanfare of the 150-seat Vinnie Baker's Saybrook Fish House, which opened in Nov. 2005, is so large that customers find the restaurant's lot completely full on busy nights.

Thsi article shares suggestions on how to adjust to a new town.

The small town of Peenemünde on the island of Usedom was home to the high-tech center for research and testing of the infamous German V2 "blockbuster" guided missiles, as well as the V1 "buzz bomb" models.

Coach Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears grew up in a small town in East Texas. This weekend, the town emerges into the limelight as it cheers its native son in Superbowl XLI.

West Town Tavern in Chicago, Illinois is a welcome addition to a growing neighborhood drawing more and more nice restaurants. My advice: Go with the daily specials.

For a very small town in Florida, murder is not just on television any longer.

Low morale can lead to in-fighting, excessive absences, and even unfortunate incidents involving the public. Here are some tips on how to raise morale in a small town police department.

Small Texas town to pass a law that prevents towns folk from feeding the wild deer.

What if someone from a large city wants to make a marriage proposal like someone in a small town would make a marriage proposal?

Inaction on a proposed land swap by First Selectman John Raffa has prompted more than 100 residents to sign petitions requesting a town meeting. The petition is being supported by State Senator Eileen Daily and State Representative Brian O'Connor.

This article will aid your search for an affordable romantic night in Old Town Pasadena. In this article I review Kabuki, a sushi restaurant, Cafe Bizou, home of the two dollar corkage fee, and The Kitchen, an intimate Italian restaurant.

Texans from all over enjoy the quaint, old-fashioned town of Old Town Spring, where Christmas decorations are plentiful and small-town charm has its place.

Soft breezes move from the river over the cobblestone streets and through the quiet town where preservanists have saved this seafaring port's history. Stroll along the brick walkways and cobblestone streets and instantly step into the 17th century.

Experiencing seclusion has never been easier for celebrities - and "normal people" - as it is in Skaneateles, New York.

Promoters are very secretive creatures, and for good reason. ... However a sucessful event can bring in up to $3,000.00 at the door.

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico remains a cozily-sized community, welcoming outsiders with its warm, dry climate, its therapeutic thermal waters, and its low real estate prices. It's an ideal retirement town in the Southwest.

Five spas provide pampering and healthy treatments in Berkeley Springs (also known as Bath), each using the mineral springs that flow through the town as the foundation of their offerings.

Why fixate on living the fast-paced, frantic city life when options abound? Here are a few points that will help clarify your decision as you consider your career choices.

Everyone's concerned about gas prices, but you can save a little when you choose the cheapest pump in town.

Children's educational software review of The Learning Company's Reader Rabbit Bounce down to Balloon Town for ages 4-6.

While Hannibal, Missouri should make a strong impression by offering a traveler the boyhood home and museum of Mark Twain, there are a few extras that made Hannibal a memorable experience for us.

The neighborhood history is a heartfelt reminder of days gone by to long time residents. If you are new to Andover, it is a way to learn more about the community you have joined.

As far as college towns do, you can't get much better than Athens, Georgia. Home to the University of Georgia and it's 30,000 students, this college town offers an eclectic mix of intellects and musicians resulting in one awesome bar scene.

My first visit to Europe landed me in Heidelberg, Germany and this picturesque town fulfilled all my expectations of historical beauty with all the romance of a fairytale.

Memphis is a town steeped in musical heritage. Blues, rock, soul, R&B, Memphis has it all! The third largest gambling site in America is located 20 miles south of Memphis. Food? You will never eat any barbecue better anywhere in the world!

Avoid the traffic, congestion, compressed crowds and big city hassle and take time out to watch a ball game, small town style.

"Heroin Town is a multi layered film," Goldbloom says in an interview on the stoop outside of the DMAC art gallery. "It's really about a town fighting bac