Wheelingman

I think Akron has the best economy of the mid-sized cities and likely has the less blight. It's future looks bright because of its forward thinking leaders. I am not sure enough about the others because I have not traveled this state enough and not kept up with the latest information in the form of economic development for them. Youngstown has had some revitalization downtown and in the city because of the shale industry and being in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland corridor with good transportation access.

I think it is great just to have Columbus get recognized for its large gay population, vibrant areas, progressiveness, open populace, stable economy, growth, the great OSU, and its mayor. The Midwest isn't just a bunch of hard line conservatives, hicks and farmers, but who really cares about what the coastal people think.

That's absolutely pitiful and the enquirer does need to cease operations or move out of the city as well. I definately agree with that. Ohio's best newspapers IMO are the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Columbus Dispatch, Akron Beacon Journal and the Toledo Blade. The Dayton Daily News is a shell of what it used to be unfortunately. Local tv news around the country is a joke. National news is too biased especially with MSNBC and the Fox ultra conservatives. The other channels are just ok i guess. Newspapers are the best source of news for local, national and international news by far still along with NPR and some magazines.

I agree and have always wondered why with Dayton's location and low cost of living why it is in such decline. Being near cincy, indy and columbus creates competition but the dayton area should at least being seeing some positive growth IMO.

Love the Nati

I totally agree. :-D

What I always think of first is does one of my favorite Ohio cities (Dayton) have a future or will Columbus and Cincy suck away the potential jobs and energy away from the city for good? No more Youngstown's please.

Great work. I love that city.

Damn this place is making me slobber.

What a friggin photograph. I cannot believe I was only in the metro 1 day.

I wish I lived closer. I would be up there a lot if I did.

I always did love it up there. The area is so progressive in terms of urban development, transit and many other things.

St. Paul is underrated.

I guess the inside of the TimberWolves area is nice, but the outside is really weird.

Looks nice too me. Not too suburban but not extremely urban either. Nice for a college campus and being by one of America's best downtown areas is such an advantage. Love the new stadium too.

Great pictures of my hometown. :-) Do you live close to Wheeling?

I was just there for Christmas time. I had never been to Chicago in December. It was amazing.

Holy crap. I was just in Chicago 3wks ago. That city is incredible. I could go on and on about how much I like it but most you guys would know who have been there. I have been there many times but it had been several years ago because of health problems. I will try to get up there at least once or twice a yr now. The change in the skyline and city overall put me in awe.

I am lovin this!!

Looks pretty bad but I see hope.

What a wonderful city. It is amazing how much it has revitalzed since 2000 and is still doing well during this recession. It has to be my 2nd favorite city in the Midwest behind the CHI.

VERY nice shots!!

The Kentucky side is great too.

We love you Chicago. Cincy has a nice stadium too. Pittsburgh's sucks even though I am a huge Steelers fan, I can admit that.

Looks great. The old sports arena that I was in long ago was absolutely horrible. Good for Toledo!!