Aine Givens

Worst-run cities in America

In a country as large and eclectic as the United States, where you live has a massive impact on your quality of life. State and local governments play a significant role in the economy , contributing nearly 15% of the national gross domestic product and more than 20 million jobs, according to a March 2024 report from the Department of the Treasury. But across the country, those numbers can translate to wildly varying living standards for Americans.

Most of America's major metropolises—from San Francisco to New York City—face specific infrastructure struggles. Many cities lack proper preparation for climate catastrophes, as evidenced by the July 2025 flooding that killed two and drenched subway stations in New York and New Jersey. Then there ar

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