If for some reason you ever feel down about living in Baltimore, just be glad you don’t live in one of America’s 10 most miserable cities according to Forbes Magazine.  Baltimore, which seemed to be dogged by “worst of” lists in the late 90’s and early 00’s managed to stay off the list.  This could be a signal that negative opinions of Baltimore from outsiders are changing.  The measurement is based on a city’s unemployment rate, personal tax rate, commute time, weather, crime, and toxic waste proximity. The top ten “most miserable” cities, according to Forbes:

1. Detroit, MI
2. Stockton, CA
3. Flint, MI
4. New York City
5. Philadelphia, PA
6. Chicago, IL
7. Los Angeles, CA
8. Modesto, CA
9. Charlotte, NC
10. Providence, RI

• Baltimore is 7th in Public Transportation
• Baltimore Grows… But Continues to Shrink
• Can-struction Coming to Baltimore Harbor
• Baltimore Ranks #3 in President’s Weekend Destinations
• Baltimore’s Red Line Project