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'It brought us together' -- Life in Joplin two years after tornado
Adriene Hill May 24, 2013
Two years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., the town is rebuilding its infrastructure and community.
Will humans outlive Earth's next extinction event?
Ben Johnson May 23, 2013
Scientists may be fretting over global climate change or when the next asteroid will strike Earth's surface. But a catastrophic event doesn't necessarily spell the end for civilization.
A new business owner in Moore, Okla., starts piecing life back together
Kai Ryssdal May 22, 2013
Gaydawn Magee's hearing aid business was leveled by the Moore tornado. But after a quick trip west, she'll be back.
Matching donations with need after natural disasters
David Gura May 22, 2013
After a disaster many people want to help, but there tends to be confusion about what is needed.
Community disaster relief with help from a tech company
Ben Johnson May 22, 2013
Caitria O'Neill, CEO of tech company Recovers, explains the digital challenges of natural disasters and recovery.
Emergencies? There's an app for that
Stacey Vanek Smith May 8, 2013
A new market is emerging for apps that can connect people to emergency services and family members during a crisis.
Six months after Sandy, a Jersey Shore ice cream shop gets ready to open for summer
Kai Ryssdal Apr 29, 2013
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced an additional $1.8 billion in recovery aid for homeowners, renters and small businesses, today. Some of those businesses have been plugging along in the meantime.
Philly Tech Week: It's always techie in Philadelphia
David Brancaccio Apr 24, 2013
Tech has never just been about Silicon Valley, and Philadelphia wants the world to know that.
How much money does a closed school save?
Dan Gorenstein Mar 8, 2013
Last night, the city of Philadelphia approved efforts to close 23 public schools, about 10 percent of the city’s total, because they are underused and the city says they costs too much to keep up. The closures are part of a national trend brought on by more kids going to private and charter schools and public budget cuts.
The self-reliance movement goes mainstream
Dan Gorenstein Feb 12, 2013
With the world looking a lot more fragile, more people are taking their survival into their own hands -- and garages.
