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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

A graphic shows a monument representing four major U.S. cities with the words in a spiked bubble saying "What are the top major U.S. cities?". Opinion columnist Mariah Varnado believes that L.A., Chicago, New York and Houston are the top major cities in the U.S. (Kahlil Kambui I Northern Star)

OPINION: NYC, LA headline top 4 cities in US

By Mariah Varnado, Opinion Columnist | August 28, 2025

There are several major cities, including Philadelphia, Seattle, Dallas and Phoenix. Each has a distinct aesthetic that draws people in to visit. However, those cities aren't in the top four. These four cities are the best as they each include their...

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