In our hyperconnected, digital age, people hunger for real stories. In D.C. and across the country, storytelling nights are growing thanks to the popularity of The Moth, This American Life and other programs that elevate life into art.

Artists are often the first to move into urban neighborhoods, and also the first to move when rents escalate. Here's how cities are working with artists to transform blight and reimagine neighborhoods.

For today's top talent, the job market is only one thing to consider when choosing where to live. They also want a vibrant city, a creative place where they can network with other smart people, and a dynamic place where they can find their next job.