Youngstown, Ohio is a classic Midwestern city that continues to build on its rich tradition of hard work, cultural diversity, and passion for achievement. With its vast educational and recreational opportunities and vibrant arts scene, Youngstown's population of 80,000 enjoy a quality of life unmatched by most cities of comparable size.

Many of the city's assets are obvious. Take Mill Creek Park for example: Covering over 2,500 acres, Mill Creek Park is one of this country's largest municipal parks systems. Outdoor activities include hiking, boating, biking, golf and tennis as well as summer concerts and year-round nature programs.

The Butler Institute of American Art has the a worldwide reputation as being "America's Museum." The Institute's holdings now exceed 20,000 individual works by some of this country's most renowned artists.

The Chevrolet Centre, host to many big names in entertainment and home of the Youngstown Steelhounds, has a seating capacity of up to 7,000 and 169,000 square feet, all of which enhances the growing DownTown Scene and the City in general.

Youngstown State University, boasting an enrollment of over 13,000, offers a variety of diverse programs in areas such as education, business, fine and performing arts, engineering and technology, and health and human services.

When you factor in that this community offers some of the most affordable housing to be found anywhere, it's no wonder that so many families and businesses have decided to call Youngstown, Ohio home.

Trans Siberian Orchestra concert photo courtesy of The Vindicator
All other photos by Keynote Media Group