Society and Culture - Mid Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, ON, PA, VA, WV)

Society and Culture in Long Island, the Hamptons, Montauk, Fire Island It is a miracle that Long Island does not sag under the weight of its population: nearly three million people live in Nassau and Suffolk counties alone. Long Island is the most populous island in the United States. Society and Culture in Manhattan and New York City New York City (NYC) is home to pretty much the most diverse population in the world. The city boasts the rich and famous as its inhabitants, as well as businesspeople, students, and immigrants from all over the world. Society and Culture in Woodstock, Cooperstown, New Paltz, Catskills and Hudson Valley Though not so far from New York City (New York City), this New York region isn't nearly as diversely-populated. Most areas are almost 90% Caucasian, with notable exceptions being Monticello, which is about 30% African American and 23% Hispanic or Latino. Society and Culture in Lake Placid, Lake George, Saratoga Springs, Adirondacks and Northern New York Society and Culture in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Finger Lakes in Western New York and South Central Ontario Western NY Western New York's demography is largely Caucasian and homogeneous, with large populations of Europeans originally from Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Poland. African-Americans have a presence in both Buffalo and Rochester, making up nearly forty percent of these cities' populations. Society and Culture in Atlantic City, Wildwood, Cape May, New Jersey Shore While Jersey Shore residents roll out the proverbial red carpets for vacationers and gamblers - flashy trolley tours and elegant cruise ships, towering illuminated casinos, and bright and colorful piers and amusement parks sparkling against the ocean, the local demographics tell a different story Society and Culture in Philadelphia, Lancaster, the Poconos, Eastern Pennsylvania As a refuge from religious persecution, the region became the home of countless European immigrants during the mid- to late-1600s. Settlers from Holland, Sweden, Finland, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and Italy arrived to work in the expanding industries of the region. Society and Culture in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland Washington DC is home to Americans of all stripes. With about 60% of the population being African American and around 30% being Caucasian, the city is also home to some smaller communities such as Latin Americans (8%) and Asian Americans (3%). Society and Culture in Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, North Carolina's Outer Banks Given the beautiful beaches, bountiful sea, and overwhelmingly popular summer tourism industry, it is not a surprise that many Delmarva Peninsula year-round residents earn their livelihoods in the areas of tourism and seafood trade. Society and Culture in Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania Yinz, redd up dahntahn for the big game - Sound like pidgeon or patois? Actually, it's Pittsburghese.