New WS Campaign to Retain Young Professionals Under 40
One Triad city works to retain young professionals.
Economy
A Point In Time: Finding the Homeless Who Live Among Us
Every year, on a particular night in January, volunteers fan out through their communities, with a very specific mission. It's called the Point In Time count.
Outdoor Show Reopens Under New Management: The NRA
The show was canceled last year in the wake of the killings in Newtown, Conn. Now, the Great American Outdoor Show is back on in Pennsylvania this week, and it's bigger than ever.
Obama's State Of The Union And Your Economic Reality
In his speech, President Obama painted a fairly rosy picture of the economy, but many Americans say they aren't seeing it. We dig into the president's remarks and compare them to the average American's experience.
After Overcoming Early Obstacles, Yellen Assumes Fed's Top Job
The world of central banking is largely a man's world. But Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve's new leader, has been undeterred by such barriers since she was in high school in Brooklyn. Now global financial markets will be watching her every move.
New York Looks To Bring Bitcoin Out Of The Shadows
Bitcoin has been tied to the dark side of the Internet, where it's been linked to drug trafficking. But New York's financial regulators say they want to foster innovation and are looking to legitimize the virtual currency by licensing it.
New Greensboro City Manager Plans to Build on Momentum for More Economic Growth in the City
The city of Greensboro has a new leader. Last week, council members chose Deputy City Manager Jim Westmoreland to replace City Manager Denise Turner Roth, who has been tapped for a federal post.
Harris Teeter and Kroger Complete Merger
The Kroger Company and Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc., announced this week that they have officially completed a merger that has been in the works since July.
Meet The myRA — Obama's New Retirement Plan
On Wednesday, President Obama directed the Treasury Department to create a new retirement plan called "myRA." The decision, a circumvention of Congress, follows through on one of the promises made by the president in his State of the Union. As Yuki Noguchi reports, the success of the plan may depend on its ability to move beyond the limitations of existing retirement plans.
Is There An Economic Benefit To Hosting The Super Bowl?
Towns in New Jersey, where the Super Bowl will be played, were expecting an economic boost from the game. Local officials grumble the biggest share of spending is happening across the Hudson River in New York City. Economists say the total economic impact of the game is close to zero anyway, despite the NFL's claims to the contrary.