A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence, or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central cities and their zone of influence. One or more large cities may serve as its hub or hubs, and the metropolitan area is normally named after either the largest or most important central city within it.

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The median price for single-family home resales was up from a year earlier in 67 of the 151 U.S. . metropolitan areas. included in the trade group's quarterly survey Full Article: Source ...

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Craig i get 9-13 you will still win wit 5-9 so it is a big general longterm storm that has not been seen in years despite the freeze line running through the KC . METRO area. . February 20, 2010 10:00 PM ...

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(COLUMBUS, OH) -- No signs of recovery in the retail real estate market in Columbus, OH, one of the largest . metropolitan areas. in the Midwest with an estimated population of 2 million. That's the grim prognosis from Integra Realty ...

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Tue Mar 2 07:50:19 2010

Anyone have experience living in both Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC metro areas?
Q. I am thinking about moving to either area from Ohio with a young family. Which area would have more affordable housing, nice park systems with trails, and better schools? Your experience is valued! Thanks.
Asked by john - Fri Apr 25 00:33:46 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have lived in the Triangle most of the last 30 years, Raleigh, Cary & Chapel Hill. I have never lived in Richmond, but I have family that has lived there for 40 + years. I have visited Richmond too many times to count. The Triangle has more and better State & City parks. The Triangle has more miles of walking trails. I have been told by many people that the State Farmer's Market in Raleigh is one of the biggest and best in the South. In terms of schools, I know that Wake & Orange Counties have been ranked near the top in the State of North Carolina every year. Take a look at these websites below for more info.
Answered by you asked - Fri Apr 25 23:20:08 2008

The lowest occurrence of cancer among american big metro areas?
Q. Which big american metro (city) area has the lowest percentage of cancer cases?
Asked by ingvar_star - Mon Nov 13 07:40:08 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Big cities in the south (e.g. San Diego, Miami, etc) have about half the cancer incidence as big cities in the north (e.g. New York, Chicago, Seattle). This is believed to be the result of decreased sunlight and, therefore, vitamin D production in the skin as you go farther north. Vitamin D deficiency has become epidemic in the U.S. and low levels impair immune function and contribute to carcinogenesis. Best wishes and good luck.
Answered by Doctor J - Mon Nov 13 17:13:33 2006

Is the phoenix metro area, a good place for a middle class lawyer to find a job?
Q. Also, what are the best areas of the metro area for a middle class person to live..i heard that suburbs like peoria and chandler are the best is that true?
Asked by Stoner - Thu Dec 25 01:55:10 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi Yes u will find plenty of opportunities if ur willing to sell yourself and show ur ambitious and conscientious ..Ok Chandler is a great place to live ,well I think so LOL Good Luck
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