Andrew Sean Greer Chronicles a 'Marriage'
Jun 24th, 2008 · Best known for his novel The Confessions of Max Tivoli, Andrew Sean Greer explores the hidden secrets of one suburban, 1950s couple in his new book, The Story of a Marriage.
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McCain Woos Clinton's Female Supporters
Jun 17th, 2008 · Republican John McCain is courting the suburban women who voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton during the primaries. McCain has made campaign stops in the Clinton territories of New York and New Jersey, talking up the fear of terrorism with these soccer moms.
Finding 'Mr. Happiness' ***
Jun 6th, 2008 · On a street corner in suburban Las Vegas, one man has been reaching out to people all day, every day, for the last six years. Larry Johnson, a.k.a. "Mr. Happiness," wears colorful costumes, dances, waves and blows kisses to passing drivers.
Pakistani Rock Star's Roots in U.S. Metal **
Jun 6th, 2008 · Musician Salman Ahmad was born in Pakistan but grew up in suburban America listening to bands like Van Halen. When his family returned to Pakistan so he could study to be a doctor, Ahmad took along his guitar. His music shocked Pakistan, and Pakistan shocked him.
1968 Riots Sparked Rural County's Suburbanization *
Apr 6th, 2008 · Equal housing rights and turmoil in the inner-cities have led to black migration to the suburbs, and black residents of the nation's capital were a part of that trend. Prince George's County is one area that has transitioned from rural to suburban.
Builders' Bankruptcies Erode Buyers' Confidence
Mar 25th, 2008 · Demand for new homes continues to erode and one reason is that high-profile builder bankruptcies have made people anxious to sign on the dotted line. And with good reason: People like the Carias family in north suburban Chicago are getting stuck with half-finished houses and thousands of dollars locked up in bankruptcy proceedings. Analysts say as more builders declare Chapter 11, this fear could hobble any housing market recovery -- especially in the area of new home construction. Ashley Gross of Chicago Public Radio reports.
Texas Women Reflect Shift in Political Sentiments
Mar 2nd, 2008 · One group of suburban-dwelling black moms loves the idea of a black man and a woman competing for the Democratic presidential nomination. The other group might be called the Ladies Who Lunch, and they like Barack, Hillary and McCain, too. Or at least some of them do. NPR's Linda Wertheimer gets an earful from Houston area women.
Car Smashes into Drag-Race Crowd, Killing 8
Feb 16th, 2008 · A deadly car accident in suburban Washington, D.C., early Saturday left eight people dead and three injured. Police say a driver struck a group of people standing on the side of a highway watching an illegal high-speed drag race.
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