Category: Local

The most dangerous cities in Arizona ranked by violent-crime rate: Tolleson tops the list at 1,008 violent crimes per 100,000 residents (FBI 2024 data).

Is Oakland safe in 2026? FBI data put violent crime at 1,925 per 100,000 in 2024, but homicides fell to a 58-year low in 2025.

Retiring in Portland, OR: no sales tax and no Oregon tax on Social Security, but a 9.9% income tax — plus real 2026 housing costs and OHSU’s ranking.

Hostelworld’s October 2026 DC listings verified — 8 best hostels in Washington, DC, from 9.5-rated Adams Morgan pods to $17 private rooms.

Muir Woods parking reservations and Alcatraz ferry sellouts explained — 9 best day trips from San Francisco with verified 2026 drive times.

The 10 best neighborhoods in Las Vegas for 2026, from Summerlin to Henderson’s Anthem. The valley median sits near $479,000 — see where it goes furthest.

Where to live in Boston in 2026: 10 neighborhoods ranked, from Back Bay brownstones to Southie. Greater Boston’s median single-family home topped $1M.

The 12 best neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for 2026 — from Queen Anne’s views to Ballard’s breweries. Zillow puts Seattle’s typical home near $851,000.

The 10 most dangerous cities in Texas, ranked with 2024 FBI data: Humble #1, Houston #3. Violent and property crime rates per 100K for each city.

Is Memphis safe? 2024 FBI data shows a violent crime rate of 2,501 per 100K — highest among large U.S. cities — but murders fell 29%. Full breakdown.