Hype for the Future 126/284: Extensions of Middletown, Ohio

Introduction According to the United States Postal Service, the City of Middletown is defined by ZIP codes 45042, 45044, and 45005 (Franklin). The northern side of the city is associated with ZIP code 45042, and the southern side is primarily with ZIP code 45044. Interestingly, the ZIP code boundaries for 45044 also contain much of Liberty Township further south within Butler County, at least within the areas generally east of Mauds Hughes Road, according to the official ZCTA […]

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Hype for the Future 125F: Extensions of Middletown, Ohio

Introduction According to the United States Postal Service, the City of Middletown is defined by ZIP codes 45042, 45044, and 45005 (Franklin). The northern side of the city is associated with ZIP c…

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Hype for the Future 115H: Central Ohio

Disclaimer This article is dedicated specifically to the areas surrounding Greater Columbus, with the exception of Greater Columbus itself. Most areas to the south and east have been covered separately or, if not, are likely going to be covered in the near future. Introduction Within the State of Ohio, the central region of the State is largely associated with the City of Columbus. Outside the city limits and suburban areas, many of which are positioned to the north and east, the general […]

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Hype for the Future 115H: Central Ohio

Disclaimer This article is dedicated specifically to the areas surrounding Greater Columbus, with the exception of Greater Columbus itself. Most areas to the south and east have been covered separa…

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Hype for the Future 74L: Canada and the United States Compared

Introduction While the United States and Canada may share a number of surface similarities, such as British colonial history resulting in the English language as well as the shared presence on the North American continent, removing many of the geographical labels from either nation may reveal significant geographic and cultural differences between the United States and Canada, even though both nations also contain associated major cities, especially in the international Great Lakes […]

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Hype for the Future 74L: Canada and the United States Compared

Introduction While the United States and Canada may share a number of surface similarities, such as British colonial history resulting in the English language as well as the shared presence on the …

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Hype for the Future 74K: Canada 🇨🇦 Explained

Introduction Canada is the second-largest sovereign state in the world in terms of land area, behind only Russia. However, the population size overall is significantly smaller, having only surpassed the U.S. State of California fairly recently (circa 2023), with the Provinces of Ontario and Québec holding the vast majority of the national population. Interestingly, British Columbia and Alberta are the next two largest provinces by population, the latter of which may seem surprising at […]

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Hype for the Future 74K: Canada 🇨🇦 Explained

Introduction Canada is the second-largest sovereign state in the world in terms of land area, behind only Russia. However, the population size overall is significantly smaller, having only surpasse…

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Hype for the Future 69B: People’s Republic of Amherst, Massachusetts

Introduction The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, is perhaps most notable for the progressive and often socialist leanings associated with Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. However, just a few additional amenities may exist within the town outside campus limits, though the town-gown divide is far from balanced as in Northampton, home to Smith College, further west. Amenities Associated with the Hampshire College campus by the southwestern […]

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Hype for the Future 69B: People’s Republic of Amherst, Massachusetts

Introduction The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts, is perhaps most notable for the progressive and often socialist leanings associated with Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of M…

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Hype for the Future 65F: Historic City of Saint Augustine, Florida

Introduction Though Saint Augustine was not settled as part of British Colonial America but as part of New Spain in early European imperialism, the community of Saint Augustine has since been transformed by the Flagler heritage representative of the entirety of the modern State of Florida, and especially Northern Florida. History Founded by the Spanish in 1565, Saint Augustine has largely been identified by the iconic structures associated with the community, including the Ponce de León […]

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Hype for the Future 65F: Historic City of Saint Augustine, Florida

Introduction Though Saint Augustine was not settled as part of British Colonial America but as part of New Spain in early European imperialism, the community of Saint Augustine has since been trans…

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Hype for the Future 64L: More on York County, Maine

Introduction Apart from the central and northern portions of York County, the community at the southern tip of the State of Maine is also important relative to the historical context of New Somersetshire as well as of historic Yorkshire County of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Today, however, the county hosts numerous historic sites as well as art galleries representative of the culture at the beginning of the modern Yankee settlement of the State of Maine. The Berwicks The communities of […]

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Hype for the Future 64L: More on York County, Maine

Introduction Apart from the central and northern portions of York County, the community at the southern tip of the State of Maine is also important relative to the historical context of New Somerse…

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Hype for the Future 64G: Town of Brunswick, Maine

Introduction The Town of Brunswick effectively represents the northern end of Cumberland County, Maine, directly across the Androscoggin River from the Town of Topsham in Sagadahoc County. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, the community of Brunswick is most notable for hosting Bowdoin College, part of the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium with Colby in Waterville and Bates in Lewiston. Bowdoin College Along with Colby and Bates Colleges in Waterville and Lewiston, respectively, Bowdoin College […]

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Hype for the Future 54G: Town of Brunswick, Maine

Introduction The Town of Brunswick effectively represents the northern end of Cumberland County, Maine, directly across the Androscoggin River from the Town of Topsham in Sagadahoc County. Located …

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Hype for the Future 63V: The Galleries of Knox County, Maine

Introduction Knox County, located in the MidCoast region of the State of Maine, is home to numerous art galleries, particularly on the islands of Vinalhaven and North Haven as well as on the mainland at the communities of Rockland and Camden. Camden, Maine Within the Town of Camden, the principal art galleries of the community are the Camden Falls Gallery, the Page Gallery, the Harbor Square Gallery, and the Carver Hill Gallery. Rockland, Maine To the south of the Camden and Rockport […]

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Hype for the Future 63V: The Galleries of Knox County, Maine

Introduction Knox County, located in the MidCoast region of the State of Maine, is home to numerous art galleries, particularly on the islands of Vinalhaven and North Haven as well as on the mainla…

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Hype for the Future 63S: City of Belfast, Maine

Overview The City of Belfast, Maine, is the county seat of Waldo County, Maine, located along the Passagassawakeag River flowing into the Penobscot Bay. The Waterfall Arts Center is located in a former elementary school building within the inner area, with the potentially seasonal Belfast Historical Society and Museum and the Jeweled Turret Inn located relatively nearby. While the community has a boathouse and a marina, the boathouse area is actually more of an event venue and less of a […]

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Hype for the Future 63S: City of Belfast, Maine

Overview The City of Belfast, Maine, is the county seat of Waldo County, Maine, located along the Passagassawakeag River flowing into the Penobscot Bay. The Waterfall Arts Center is located in a fo…

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