About Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Articles by Jamie Birdwell-Branson

• Where to Live Now

  The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Best Place to Live

  Ready to move but aren’t sure where to go? These questions will help you figure out the best place to live for you.

• Where to Live Now

  The 7 Best Cities for Millennials Who Love Libraries

  Research proves that millennials have a love affair with libraries. These small cities deliver more books for your buck.

• Love Where You Live

  The 5 Best Cities for Making Mom Friends

  They say it takes a village to raise children, and these cities will help you find your people.

• Love Where You Live

  5 Parks That Will Make You Want to Move

  These parks are the perfect place to play for kids and kids at heart alike.

• Experiences & Adventures

  The 5 Best Minor League Sports Cities in the Country

  Who needs a major league team when you have star athletes, rabid fanbases, exciting games and … Bill Murray?!

• Love Where You Live

  How One Community Came Together to Protect Their Most Vulnerable Neighbors — And You Can, Too

  When an offer to run an errand could save a life, the Iowa City COVID-19 Errand-ers are making sure no neighbors are left behind.

• Education, Careers & Opportunity

  The 5 Best Cities for Freelancers in 2020

  It’s tough out there for a freelancer. Luckily, these cities offer moving incentives, friendly tax rates and tight-knit creative communities for support and inspiration.

• Make Your Move

  How Being a Trailing Spouse Taught Me to Connect With Cities on My Own Terms

  My husband’s job determines where we live. Here’s how I’ve learned to make anywhere feel like home.

• Love Where You Live

  What Dayton and Toledo Actually Do Have in Common: Both Are ‘Certified Welcoming’ Places for Immigrants

  “There’s such a spirit of wanting to rally and support people.”

• Food Scenes

  The 6 Best Sports Bar Cities in America

  Beer. Wings. Big screens. Magic. If you love sports bars, add these cities to your must-visit list ASAP.