Postal officials see it as a vital 24-hour-a-day operational hub that has contributed to improved mail delivery throughout Manhattan.

But during the early to mid-1800s the community was a vital hub, serving as the capital of the London District of Upper Canada from 1815-1825.

Lebanon has a long established tradition of acting as a vital hub of business activity in the region and elsewhere.

Cities, often the vital hubs of vast metropolitan areas, are the engines of economic growth in the U.S.

CardSystems represented a vital hub through which millions of account numbers passed.

But, ultimately, I recognise Heathrow is our busiest airport and a vital international hub, whether you are a passenger or a business operator.

It has become a vital educational and cultural hub for thousands of Koreans who have moved into Flushing in recent years.

His office needs to become the vital hub for cybersecurity issues, linking federal law enforcement agencies, other levels of government and the private sector.

Someday, his father would state, Garden could become a vital hub in the System at large.

Joppa was a vital hub for land transportation, and it was said that "all roads lead to Joppa".