The Woodlands has ranked as the 48th most highly sought-after U.S. suburb of 2025, according to a new national survey by moving services provider MoveBuddha. MoveBuddha's experts analyzed Zillow Home Value Index data and mover search data from August 1, 2024, to September 11, 2025, for 100 of the largest U.S. metro areas. The study then determined the most desirable suburb for each metro by analyzing which had the highest inbound-to-outbound move ratio. Cities that qualified as "suburbs" were...| CultureMap Houston
Houston suburb Friendswood is maximizing its popularity on WalletHub's 2025 list of the best small cities in America, with several more earning spots on the list. The annual survey compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents based on 45 livability metrics categorized into five key dimensions: Affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and overall safety. Cities were grouped by percentile, where the 99th percentile repr...| CultureMap Houston
October in San Antonio may not come with crunchy leaves or anything remotely resembling sweater weather, but it does come with plenty of perfect photo ops. Whether you're hunting for seasonal décor or just the best backdrop for your flannel fit, here's your guide to the coolest pumpkin patches in and around San Antonio this spooky season. Bracken Methodist Church One of San Antonio's longest-running pumpkin patches is perfect for selfies, whether celebrating Christian Girl Autumn or not. Sto...| CultureMap San Antonio
Bulverde may not be what most people think of as a dining destination, but an ambitious new restaurant, cigar lounge, and wine bar might change some minds. Twine at 2471 Bulverde Road will officially open on October 2, offering a swanky hangout for parents and children alike. Owner Kristina Zinna says she came up with the idea when her son was little. With few options in the area for a drink or a quick nibble, she would have to haul her family to the JW Marriott San Antonio Hotel & Spa. The f...| CultureMap San Antonio
Two San Antonio suburbs, New Braunfels and Cibolo, are maximizing their popularity on WalletHub's 2025 list of the best small cities in America. The annual survey compared more than 1,300 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 residents based on 45 livability metrics categorized into five key dimensions: Affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and overall safety. Cities were grouped by percentile, where the 99th percentile represents the best sm...| CultureMap San Antonio
An unexpected San Antonio neighbor has emerged as a top destination for Americans searching for a suburb with a "small-town feel." Boerne, a city 31 miles outside downtown San Antonio, ranked as the No. 4 most highly sought-after U.S. suburb of 2025 in MoveBuddha's new national survey.| CultureMap San Antonio
Crossing the Occoquan River from Prince William County to southern Fairfax County in Northern Virginia doesn’t yield a lot of surprises. Regardless of the county, it’s all suburbia, albeit a lot less dense and urbanized than Arlington County or other parts of Fairfax that are closer to Alexandria and, of course, Washington DC. But, while ...Read more... The post White-on-blue directional signs: they might be everywhere, but are they a gold standard? appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
I had visited this little shopping center just south of Alexandria, Virginia more than a few times before I ever noticed this bizarre little sign about flying projectiles. It didn’t occur to me during any previous visit, since I normally sat indoors to avoid the scorching summer sun, but apparently some people opt to eat ...Read more... The post Flying projectiles and French pastries: not exactly a familiar pairing! appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
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When single-family zoning got its start, it was about more than separating homes from apartments, it was about separating white families from everyone else.| www.kqed.org