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When an economy needs refugees

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser Sep 19, 2018

Erie, Pennsylvania, strategically welcomed refugees when its population was shrinking. Now the White House is cutting their numbers.

Dylanna Jackson is a director of a resettlement program in Erie.

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How Trump's immigration policy is hurting commerce at the border

by Andy Uhler and Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2018

A fluid border was key to a Texas town's economy, until it wasn't.

The Mexican border town of Matamoros is on the Rio Grande, across the U.S.-Mexico border near Brownsville, Texas.

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How local communities are trying to rebuild America

by David Brancaccio Feb 6, 2017

One journalist trekked 12,000 miles across the U.S. to find out how people are coming up with innovative solutions to economic challenges.

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My Economy: In Memphis, it all happens at night

by Kai Ryssdal Dec 21, 2015

The holidays are a boon for a city with a FedEx hub.

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What Connecticut loses if GE moves its headquarters

by Marketplace Contributor Nov 10, 2015

Locals point to GE's role in business relationships, housing and community involvement.

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Rhode Island, hard hit by recession, slow to recover

by Tracey Samuelson Apr 23, 2015

Pre-recession, the housing boom in Rhode Island helped mask manufacturing woes.

Water: The high price of cheap

Waukesha: A spa town that took its water for granted

by Sarah Gardner Feb 3, 2015

Cities hit water problems even in wet regions, and finding a new source of water is difficult.

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The accidental origin of the $15 minimum-wage movement

by Ben Bergman Jan 30, 2015

Push to unionize workers in tiny town outside Seattle ignites a national cause.

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Is the World Series a boon for the hosts' economies?

by Nova Safo Oct 21, 2014

Millions will flood into Kansas City and San Francisco. But will they stay?

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