Traveling Green? US Cities Getting Better

Washington, DC, says Ashley Madison

(NEWSER) - Ashley Madison—the website bearing the tagline "Life is Short. Have an Affair"—has released its ranking of the top 10 US cities for cheaters. It drew its conclusions from its own subscriber base, looking at which cities had the most registered users and, based on its population, the highest per capita membership. The, er, winner? Washington, DC, is king when it comes to would-be adulterers, with some 37,943 registered users and the highest per capita stats—and 30 new subscribers per day, reports the Post . More»

Hawaii, Wyoming top list

(NEWSER) - America is about as stressed as it was last year, a recent poll finds: Some 39.4% of 352,840 respondents called themselves stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to 39.9% last year. The year before was just a little more relaxed, with 38.8% saying they were stressed to that extent. But there is a lot of variation between states, notes the Huffington Post . The Midwest is the least stressed overall, while the Northeast and West are the most. This year’s least-stressed states: More»

Head to Beantown, Portland, San Francisco...

(USER SUBMITTED) - For those looking to raise their kids in the safest possible urban environment, the Sun Belt may not be the place. Underwriters Labs has published a list of the 10 safest cities in the US for parents with children, and it's an eclectic one that includes both New York City and Louisville, Ky., along with both coasts (Boston, Virginia Beach, San Francisco, Portland) and the Midwest (Minneapolis, Columbus). But only one Sun Belt City made the cut: Tampa. More»

Washington, Seattle, New York top list

(NEWSER) - Where will young people wind up once the recession ends? Some experts give the Wall Street Journal their best guesses:

1. (tie) Washington, DC: Young people see Barack Obama as “America’s coolest boss,” says one panelist. Jobs in and around government abound, including nonprofit work that appeals to service-minded young people.

Forbes picks top 10

(NEWSER) - Clean air and water makes for happy city dwellers, and clean streets help attract tourists—and businesses. Forbes went coast-to-coast to pick the 10 cleanest big cities in America. The Sunshine State led the way, with four entries:

1. Miami, Fla.
2. Seattle, Wash.
3. Jacksonville, Fla.
4. Orlando, Fla.
5. Portland, Ore.