We consulted three city runners to get the scoop on how running in the city isn’t just doable, but can be nothing short of life-changing.

From an eco-cleaning service that teaches business skills to young entrepreneurs, to a mega-famous ice cream company that funds grassroots efforts for social change, these are the businesses going above and beyond to give back.

Did you know that it’s possible to get married inside a doughnut shop in Portland? Or that Boston was once submerged in a deadly wave…of molasses? Read on for more bizarro urban lore.

Got hours to kill between flights? Give your layover a makeover with these 7 bonus sightseeing adventures.

A collective list of the best tips for college freshmen. Hopefully they make you a little less terrified and a lot more excited.

Thanks to these seven cross-registration programs, students can study at their home institutions and register for classes at nearby schools.

Design Museum doesn't have its own private collection—or even a permanent gallery space. Instead, it curates pieces from other sources and temporarily displays them in unexpected public spaces.

In the latest installment of our Dear Zipcar series, we're riding shotgun with a food truck maven. Read on for her tips on being an urban entrepreneur.

Up-and-coming artists. Neighborhood vibes. Free drinks and snacks. For the budding culture vulture looking to hit the town, urban gallery walks don’t just provide perfectly bite-sized, arty adventuring—they do it on the house.

How do you meet people when you've moved to a new city? Zipcar's own Jessica Geisinger has some great firsthand advice.