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June 22, 2011
Food America is an ongoing series that illustrates the different costs of food low-income people face from coast to coast. We’ll feature pictures of the price of common food items across the country at convenience, grocery and wholesale stores, everywhere from urban to suburban to rural areas. Want to show us how much food costs in [...]
July 29, 2010
Located directly on a bank of the Mississippi River, downtown Saint Paul maintains the Minnesota outdoorsy spirit. In the land of 10,000 lakes, the capital city has its share of them, as well as many public beaches and parks, with great walking and biking paths. At this urban area grocery store, the cost of a gallon of milk increases as the fat content increases. Skim is the least expensive at $3.59…
April 27, 2010
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee was once known almost exclusively for brewing and manufacturing. In the past decade major additions to the city have reshaped its image. Skyscrapers and condos, best in class museums and stadiums for competitive teams are now a fundamental part of the city’s culture. [...]
April 5, 2010
The top picture was taken in Lincoln Park, a neighborhood in Chicago made up of brownstones, boutiques and bars. Home to DePaul University and several multi-million dollar homes, this is a nice area of the city. Logan Square, pictured below, is just a few miles away. When I think of Logan Square, I think urban renewal and [...]
March 19, 2010
Location: Seattle, Washington Home to the iconic Space Needle and known for the stunning surrounding nature, Seattle is an active kind of town. Whether you’re walking through one of 350 in city parks or a student at one of Seattle’s renowned schools (91.9% of the population has a high school diploma vs. 84.5% nationally), you [...]
March 10, 2010
Location: Gloucester, Massachusetts This old costal town north of Boston has scenic beauty, an active fishing industry and a renowned arts community. It is also a popular summer destination. If you’re ever lucky enough to visit Gloucester in the summer I recommend bringing your own milk – residents pay an outrageous price at this location! [...]
