Whitaker Park Revenues May Fund Economic Development
Economic development officials in Winston-Salem hope that a former Reynolds manufacturing site will bring more jobs to the area.
Economy
If Apple Made iMilk And Nike Sold Fruit: Designer Groceries As Art
A designer has reimagined a host of everyday edibles as high-end grocery items. It's a project that explores how branding influences our purchases — and where the ethical boundaries lie for designers.
Low Oil Prices Great For Consumers, Less So For Investors
Much of the oil industry is gathered in Houston this week for an annual conference that serves as a deal-making forum for producers large and small. Deals may be harder to reach this year because there is so much uncertainty about the price of oil.
Like Yelp For Labor Rights: This App Rates How Restaurants Treat Workers
Want to know if your favorite restaurant pays its servers a living wage? An app encourages diners to ask before they dig in.
Los Angeles Residents Divided Over Proposed $15 Minimum Wage
Los Angeles is considering raising its minimum wage from $9 to $15 an hour in order to help its 800,000 residents in poverty. But no major city has yet raised its wage this dramatically or this fast.
As Commodity Prices Plunge, Groceries May Be Next
Oil prices aren't the only thing that's dropped. The prices of everything from corn to sugar have fallen, too. So some economists predict lower prices at the grocery store later this year.
The Fall And Rise Of U.S. Inequality, In 2 Graphs
Since World War II, inequality in the U.S. has gone through two, dramatically different phases.
Failing Bridges Taking A Toll; Some States Move To Raise Gas Tax
With gas prices down, a growing number of states are turning to a gas tax increase. New Jersey looks at following suit to fund much-needed projects, but some drivers aren't eager to pay up.
Unions Have Pushed The $15 Minimum Wage, But Few Members Will Benefit
Most union members won't benefit from a higher minimum wage because they already earn far more than that. With membership declining, some union leaders fear collective bargaining is dead.
Looking For Even Cheaper Gas? Go Generic At An Indie Station
The prices that gas stations charge for fuel can vary widely. Smaller, independent stations are able to sell the cheapest gas because they undercut competitors by buying unbranded gasoline.