US – Sunday, March 21
Music
SXSW ’10: Get your dance on, great songs optional
The trends that emerged from the SXSW Music Conference in Austin last week are still bubbling to the top as I make sense of the hundreds of songs that filled the city for four days, but one thing I definitely noticed is that popular music may soon have a lot more emphasis on flexibility.
 
Sports
Cinderella still alive as NCAAs reach Sweet 16
The bracket-busters are out in force this year.
 
Philly
Union team president Tom Veit believes PPL Park will be sold out for the team’s home opener.Lace ’em up: Kickoff time is finally here
   CHESTER. The era of professional soccer begins in the Philadelphia region this week and its a $100 million experiment that holds both the future of Chester and the future of the sport, at least locally, in its hands.
 
My Pets
At AKC, it’s score one for the mutts
Founded in 1884 as a registry for pure-bred dogs, the American Kennel Club didn’t traditionally offer many perks for your beloved lab-poodle-schnauzer mix. But as of April 1, the AKC Canine Partners Program will offer mutts not only membership benefits, but opportunities to compete at dog sporting events.
 
New York Sports
Orange puts on clinic in NCAAs
One day after No. 9 Northern Iowa shocked the tourney’s No. 1 overall seed, Kansas, Syracuse showed how top seeds should play on the big stage.
 
New York
Clothes swap is latest in fashion
For some, it’s an environmental thing. For others, it’s economic. Swapping — exchanging your unwanted clothes and household items for someone else’s — is growing in popularity.
 
Boston Sports
Excitement schemes too much
“This is what happens, Sarah. This is what happens when there are weeks and weeks of meaningless spring games and nothing else to talk about. This is what happens.”
 

About Metro


Metro is published in more than 100 major cities across Europe, North & South America and Asia . Metro has a unique global reach — attracting a young, active, well-educated Metropolitan audience of more than 20 million daily readers.

Metro is a free daily newspaper written and designed for young and ambitious professionals.   Designed for a 20-minute read, the paper gives metropolitans all they need to know, Monday through Friday, during their morning commutes.

Local, national and international news and colorful features are presented without any bias, but showcase a proudly urban attitude and style.

 
 
Share
 
 
 
Local Guides
 Alabama
 Alaska
 Arizona
 Arkansas
 California
 Colorado
 Connecticut
 DC
 Delaware
 Florida
 Georgia
 Hawaii
 Idaho
 Illinois
 Indiana
 Iowa
 Kansas
 Kentucky
 Louisiana
 Maine
 Maryland
 Massachusetts
 Michigan
 Minnesota
 Mississippi
 Missouri
 Montana
 Nebraska
 Nevada
 New Hampshire
 New Jersey
 New Mexico
 New York
 North Carolina
 North Dakota
 Ohio
 Oklahoma
 Oregon
 Pennsylvania
 Rhode Island
 South Carolina
 South Dakota
 Tennessee
 Texas
 Utah
 Vermont
 Virginia
 Washington
 West Virginia
 Wisconsin
 Wyoming
 
Music
MMMpod
The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.
 
 
 
 
Metro Life Panel
Read more
 
 
My Money
How to spend your tax refund like a pro
Spring is in the air: It’s time to hunt down the best deal on this season’s must-have sandals, indulge in one too many candy Easter eggs and, oh yeah, do your taxes.