Bill Levitt

Marc Sollinger

April 13, 2018

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Money can’t buy happiness. Or can it? This week on Innovation Hub, we’ve got stories about money, love, and the lengths people will go to for both. Read More...

Full Show: Hallmarks Of The Holidays

Marc Filippino

December 01, 2017

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This week, we’re gearing up for the holidays with some serious shopping, a little chocolate... and a trip to Levittown, New York, where the modern suburb was born. Read More...

Levittown And The Rise Of The American Suburb

Marc Filippino

December 01, 2017

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After World War II, many American GIs wanted to settle down and start families. Businessman Bill Levitt saw a huge business opportunity and helped create a new vision of suburbia. Read More...