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  • Portsmouth, Virginia
    Portsmouth (pronounced "Port-smith") is an independent city located in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 100,565, but a July 1, 2002 Census estimate showed the city's population dropping to 99,790.

    The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard, is a historic and active U.S. Navy facility which is actually located in Portsmouth, despite its name. The shipyard builds, remodels, and repairs the Navy's ships of all types.
  • Yonkers, New York
    Yonkers is the fourth largest city in the U.S. state of New York (behind Rochester) and the largest city in Westchester County, with a population of 196,086 (according to the 2000 census). A July 1, 2002 estimate showed the city's population to be 197,234. The population fell to 197,126 according to the 2004 estimate. Yonkers borders the New York City borough of the Bronx and is just 2 miles (3 km) north of Manhattan.
  • Stamford, Connecticut
    Stamford is a city located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 117,083. Stamford is ranked 3rd in having the most Fortune 500 companies, following directly after Chicago and New York City.
  • Plymouth, Minnesota
    Plymouth is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 65,894. Plymouth operates under a council-manager form of government. The council comprises a mayor and six council members.
  • Olathe, Kansas
    Olathe is the fastest growing and fifth most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas, and it is the second most populous city and county seat of Johnson County. As a suburb of Kansas City, the city is included in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, it is the 5th largest city in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. It is bordered by the cities of Lenexa to the north and Overland Park to the east.
  • Clarksville, Tennessee
    Clarksville is a city located in Montgomery County, Tennessee, USA. As of the 2005 census, the city had a total population of 123,395, retaining its position as Tennessee's fifth largest city. It is the county seat of Montgomery CountyGR6. Clarksville is the home of Austin Peay State University.
  • Chandler, Arizona
    Chandler (Pima: Canli) is a city located in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 176,582. But a July 1, 2004 Census estimate put the fast-growing suburb's population at 220,705--a 25% population increase in just four years.

    Chandler is noted for its annual Ostrich Festival.
  • Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
    Broken Arrow is a city located in northeastern Oklahoma. It is the largest suburb of Tulsa. As of the 2004 census estimates, the city had a total population of 100,399.
  • Lancaster, California
    Lancaster is a city located in the Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 118,718. As of 2005, the California Finance Dept. estimates the population at 133,703.
  • Joliet, Illinois
    Joliet is a city located in both Will and Kendall County, Illinois and is a suburb southwest of Chicago. It is the county seat of Will CountyGR6. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 106,221; a 2003 special census revealed the city's population to be 120,782. A 2005 census shows the population at 129,519.
  • Highlands Ranch, Colorado
    Highlands Ranch is a census-designated place located in Douglas County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 70,931.
  • Columbia, Maryland
    Columbia is a census-designated place and planned community located in Howard County, Maryland. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, not just in terms of economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was designed to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious, and income segregation.
  • Brockton, Massachusetts
    Brockton is a city located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 94,304. The city and Plymouth are the county seats of Plymouth CountyGR6. Brockton is the 6th largest city in Massachusetts and claims to be the "City of Champions", mainly due to the success of native boxers Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, as well as its extremely successful high school sports programs (especially the football team).
  • Beaumont, Texas
    Beaumont is a city and county seat of Jefferson County, Texas and is within the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 113,866. With Port Arthur and Orange, it forms the Golden Triangle, a major industrial area on the Gulf Coast.
  • Sandy, Utah
    Sandy is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah and a suburb of Salt Lake City. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 88,418. A 2004 estimate placed its population at 89,979, making it the fourth largest city in Utah behind Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Provo and just barely ahead of West Jordan, the rapidly-growing city located just west of Sandy.
  • Paterson, New Jersey
    Paterson is a city located in Passaic County, New Jersey. As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 149,222. Census population projections indicate a population of 154,463 as of 2005, making it New Jersey's third largest city. It is the county seat of Passaic CountyGR6. Paterson is known as the Silk City for its dominant role in silk production during the latter 19th century.


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