The hottest Small Town Substack posts right now

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Poor Things vs. Ferrari

The Real Sarah Miller • 491 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Film Friendship Small Town

The author reviews two films and talks about a new young friend J.
Living in a small town means not being picky about friends' ages.
The author's interaction with J's mom about being called a "cougar."

The Average Chinese City

ChinaTalk • 652 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23

🌐 International China Small Town Economy Education Culture

Some of the top headlines from China reveal struggling economic situations post-zero-covid.
Small cities like Baoji reflect challenges in China's economy with falling home prices and limited job prospects.
Education in small-town China can be marketized, with families fighting for opportunities in local high schools.

The World’s Littlest Skyscraper is Hilarious (And a Giant Scam on the Rich)

Pryor Questions • 336 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23

💾 History Scam Architecture Small Town

The World's Littlest Skyscraper was a giant scam on the rich by misleading them with incorrect measurements.
Always read the fine print to avoid falling for deceptive schemes.
Sometimes, the biggest scams can come in the smallest packages.

Restaurant Review: A&W at Dawn

The Chase • 176 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Breakfast Coffee Small Town Local community

The A&W in Duncan, BC is a popular spot for the local community to gather every morning
The A&W offers bottomless coffee with unique flavors and a welcoming atmosphere
The restaurant's retro decor and casual vibe make it a comfortable place for lively conversations and connection

A Cup of Coffee

cruiseandpaul • 120 implied HN points • 29 May 23

🏝 Travel Moving Small Town Community Connection Friendships

Every baby is unique and special, no manual fits all.
Moving to a small town reveals unique personalities beneath surface similarities.
Taking time to talk with others over a cup of coffee can help find common ground.

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