These state capitals will surprise you with size and population, overlooked despite their role. Here are eight tiny, underrated capitals that defy expectations.

A new study by WalletHub has revealed the best state capital in the United States for living in 2025, taking into consideration a number of factors that make some cities more appealing and livable ...

While every U.S. state has its own capital, some rank higher than others for livability. A study by personal finance website WalletHub ranked the 2025 best state capitals to live in by comparing each ...

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Hartford was not among the best state capitals in which to live, a new report said. On Monday, the personal finance website WalletHub.com revealed its list of the “Best State ...

ATLANTA — A new study of all 50 state capitals through almost as many indicators officially ranked Atlanta in the top five capitals of the United States. The study by WalletHub looked at each state ...

Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Winter 2025 magazine. You can subscribe here. We don’t move state capitals around in this country very often, or at least we haven’t since the 19th ...

A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz highlights books at least partly set in ...

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