Marketplace Stories

Apple is the latest big employer to announce it’s hiking hourly pay. The market for in-person work is especially competitive.

Rising wages for entry-level positions may be luring young people who are opting to work instead of attend college. What might this shift mean for the workforce in the longterm?

Disruptions at helium processing plants have left a number of industries competing for a limited supply: healthcare, tech and manufacturing to name a few.

And they’re investing heavily in public art and public space.

The median payment on a new mortgage increased almost 9% from March to April.

COVID shut down industries Native communities relied on. The Reservation Economic Summit is exploring alternative revenue streams.

In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting, Marketplace looked into background checks and gun purchases. We’re revisiting some of that reporting today.

In September 2020, blazes destroyed many homes and RVs in mobile home parks. Rebuilding plans call for publicly funded affordable housing.

Experts point to inefficiency, lack of warehouse space and outdated technology.

It’s all about controlling the supply chain.