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The Company That Turns Plastic Bottles Into Fabric—and Jobs
A startup in Pittsburgh shows what a social enterprise is capable of.
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A startup in Pittsburgh has designed a smartphone case and app to deter assault and help catch the attackers.
A startup in Pittsburgh shows what a social enterprise is capable of.
Charleston votes to save a community pillar.
"At the national level, American politics is bitterly polarized, and the mood of the country can seem fearful and downcast. But city by city we’ve seen examples of collaboration, practical-minded compromise, long-term investment in a region’s future, and a coast-to-coast resurgence in manufacturing and other startup activity."
A look at a nascent distillery in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley
In the City of Bridges, an eclectic community embraces writers in exile.
Ohio State University may be the local titan, but Columbus State Community College has also become a formidable presence.
50 years ago, Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world.
It's not just Brooklyn and the Bay Area any more
"This reminds us how vulnerable we all are." Lessons from a tragedy
"Would you prefer a system where you can be instantly teleported from SF to LA? Of course. But that doesn't mean it's going to happen."
A generation returns to build lives and a town.
A new craft-beverage business in Allentown, Pennsylvania, benefits from its association with an incubator of high-tech businesses.
"What you are discovering on your road trip is the genius of conservatism."
"Should we invest in infrastructure? Absolutely! But the right kind of infrastructure." Some ideas on what that might mean.
America and Americans in the active, not passive, mode
The story of a business partnership that stands to boost the economy of Columbus, Ohio, and the surrounding region
In Columbus, Ohio, an innovative school has patched together state funds, work study, and grants to give at-risk kids a high-quality education.
They grew up in the same era and, despite some obvious differences, have some surprising parallels.
Brewers have been perfecting their recipes in this part of the country since the middle of the 19th century.
In next month's election, Jerry Brown is seeking a fourth term as California's governor and public support for his plan for a north-south bullet train to transform travel in a car-dependent state. Here is more of what's at stake.
A soft-power approach to hard economic and social problems
The Technology Issue: Why kids sext (and what to do about it), the new technology of adultery, what Silicon Valley's best minds think about everything from drones to Uber, the Steve Jobs of beer, and more
Blowing Up the Hindenburg 
The History of the Universe in 127 Seconds 
A Master Forger