Loophole Or Workaround? (Food Stamp Edition)
In the debate over whether to cut the food stamp program, members of Congress are looking at two pretty arcane provisions in the law.
Economy
As Rent Soars, Longtime San Francisco Tenants Fight To Stay
Another tech boom has brought an influx of money and new residents to San Francisco, and people who have long called the city home are being evicted from their apartments. Tenants and community organizers are demanding that the city do something to stop residents from being pushed out.
More Employees Agree To Fragmented Hours To Get Work
The economy adds a decent number of jobs every month but there are big questions about the quality of some of those jobs. Many people getting hired these days do not have anything resembling a regular schedule and work fragmented and unpredictable hours.
FTCC Offers Free Training for Unemployed, Underemployed and Some Military Veterans
More than 100 residents in Forsyth and Stokes Counties will get free job-training. First they must qualify.
Slashing Fossil Fuel Consumption Comes With A Price
The U.S. aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80 percent by 2050. Wind and solar power can help. But folks doing the math say other pricey, controversial technologies — such as burying carbon gas underground, and expanding nuclear power — are also likely to be part of a low-carbon future.
Could Hawaii Become A Same-Sex Wedding Destination?
Starting Monday, gay marriage is legal in Hawaii. The state has long been a destination for weddings and honeymoons. And now state officials, as well as hotels and restaurants, are hoping the latest marriage-equality law will spur a new market for wedding tourism.
Diaper Bank Sees Increased Demand As Low-Income Families Struggle
When parents can't adequately diaper their young children, the consequences can be serious. There can be health problems for baby including urinary tract infections and diaper rash. For parents, there's a risk of lost wages if their daycare providers won't accept a child without their daily supply of diapers.
Businesses Woo Customers With Free Phone-Charging Stations
It's not an uncommon experience for smartphone owners: You're out for lunch or running errands, you suddenly realize your phone battery is low, and you panic. A Philadelphia entrepreneur thinks he's found the solution, and it's supposed to help phone owners and stores.
Entrepreneural Immigrants Have Made It in America
Immigrants have long come to our country to create the businesses they envisioned and live the American Dream. This week, the Business Journal is profiling some of these very successful entre