And now, an analysis by language blog WordFinderX has sought to uncover the trends behind these geographical namesakes, taking a deep dive into the the global origins of American place names.

Parts of New Orleans, including its international airport, are sinking nearly 2 inches per year, according to a new study. Wetlands and parts of the city's levee system are sinking, too.

Dr. Ted Goudge, a Shenandoah native and retired Associate Professor of Geography at Northwest Missouri State University, has ...

The geographies of upward mobility show U.S. regions that emphasize investments in the common good over economic ...

Pack a cooler and your appetite for a tasty Upstate New York road trip adventure. In Buffalo, check out seven iconic food ...

Jam-packed with waterfalls tumbling through dramatic gorges, the vibrant college town of Ithaca in New York’s Finger Lakes ...

States in the South and Midwest lead the nation in homebuilding and affordability, according to a new national housing report card grading each state’s response to the housing crisis.

The redesigned map of the New York City system, the first to be introduced in nearly half a century, is reminiscent of a version from the 1970s that was reviled by many traditionalists.

Mapping state government efficiency initiatives is a complex challenge. Nearly half of states have recently created efficiency groups, had legislation proposed to make one, or were already well ...

Apple Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in its software on Tuesday, as was seen by a number of users. The change follows an executive order by President Donald Trump to ...

New York State Police Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot on Long Island, is now facing charges in the case.