Aug 25th, 2008 · America's suburbs and exurbs used to be bastions of Republicanism, but that is changing. One of those areas is the Chester County, Pa., where Republicans once outnumbered Democrats four to one. But that margin has narrowed and in 2006, the county elected a few Democrats to office for the first time in years. Steve Inskeep reports.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · A Pennsylvania cornfield gave way to an ambitious housing development, attracting buyers with its traditional style and open spaces. With the housing boom gone bust, this distant suburb community now struggles to fill vacant lots.
Nov 8th, 2007 · On Tuesday, Democrats took control of the state Senate in Virginia. What was once solid Republican territory is shifting Democratic in recent years. Some analysts point to voters living in outer suburbs, or exurbs, to explain the changing political landscape. Ruy Texeira of the Center for American Progress, and David Winston of the Winston Group talk with Robert Siegel about what matters to exurban voters, from taxes to immigration.
Mar 18th, 2006 · Census figures show suburbs and exurbs are booming, while urban centers -- such as Chicago's Cook County -- are eroding. But what do the statistics really show about life in large metro areas?