The bright red barn-like structure of Corner Cafe stands proudly against the Missouri sky, its distinctive silhouette promising comfort before you even step inside.

In the heart of Covington, Kentucky, there exists a culinary time machine disguised as a humble diner, where breakfast dreams become reality at any hour of the day or night.

More than 28 abandoned and boarded up schools in one Midwest city contribute to urban blight — and in some cases have served ...