metropolitan area

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In the Miami metropolitan area, where Parkland is located, gas now costs $4.11 per gallon on average — up from $3.01 last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The Regional Plan Association is a non-profit civic organization focused on urban planning for the New York metropolitan area.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The Nice – Côte d’Azur metropolitan area is vulnerable for a number of reasons: dense urbanization, strong tourist appeal, and very busy beaches.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Union officials say the wage increases are necessary for their workers, who provide essential services that keep the city running, to live comfortably in an expensive metropolitan area.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The Korean money funnels in mostly through the dozens of churches across the metropolitan area.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee