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An Instagram Tour of Louisville

May 17, 2013, 2:24 pm

The One Map That Explains Louisville's Economy

May 16, 2013, 8:38 amIs this Kentucky city the center of the universe? Not quite, but it's close enough. 

Beyond Farmers' Markets

May 14, 2013, 3:47 pmLouisville's innovative Farm to Table program aims to bring a local-food movement to the masses.

The City That Never Went Bust

May 13, 2013, 5:07 amMayor Greg Fischer talks about Louisville's multi-sector economy, from manufacturing to bourbon. Did we mention Moonshine University?

Can a 'Moneyball' Approach Turn Around New Orleans Schools?

April 12, 2013, 1:31 pmScores are rising as teachers track data and look for patterns to improve classroom learning.

The Hollywood Jobs Program

April 11, 2013, 10:13 amTax credits, cheaper labor, and a lower cost of living make New Orleans attractive to movie studios. But is it a good deal for the state?

Is New Orleans America's Next Great Innovation Hub?

April 9, 2013, 3:44 pmThe Big Easy doesn't want fewer bachelor parties. It just wants more bachelor's degrees. 

The New Orleans Restaurant That Offers a Life-Changing Experience

April 9, 2013, 1:46 amCafé Reconcile brings at-risk teens into the workforce—and serves the best red jambalaya in town. 

How New Orleans Pulled Off an Economic Miracle

April 8, 2013, 12:42 amA conversation with Mayor Mitch Landrieu on why his city is now a magnet for traditional businesses and startups alike.

Wealthy Mexicans Fleeing Drug Violence Find a New Home in San Antonio

March 8, 2013, 2:36 pmThe city's newest immigrants from the south aren't low-wage workers, but business leaders looking to invest.

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