By Mike Webb and Kari Beal — In early 2009, after 30 years of working as a software developer, Terry Kelleher was faced with the reality millions of Americans had to face back then — he was out of a job. But ...Read More
By Megan Blarr — Lady Liberty sits at the front of the store as if she’s been there forever. Another stands in the back, looking blue and distressed. And a shorter specimen wears a sign that reads, “I am going to ...Read More
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By Brittany Gilpin and Alex Ash — For Alex Colket, the inspiration to create hyperlocal social media platform Swidjit was, quite fittingly, close to home. After developing an interest in sustainability and creating his own online meal-sharing program, Colket was driven ...Read More
By Megan Goldschmidt and Laura Murray — “I read a business book once that said if you’re thinking of going into farming, don’t read this book. It’s pretty much legalized gambling.” Steve Cummins opened Cummins Nursery, a you-pick orchard, in 1998. During ...Read More
By Molly Freeman and Monica Watson – Jonathan Yu left Los Angeles, Calif., with a business degree and a penchant for social media to launch Smart Yogurt in Ithaca, N.Y. “I really love and enjoy frozen yogurt,” Yu said. “I’ve always wanted ...Read More
By Daisy Arriaga and Carly Halpin — Early Saturday morning on April 7, Karma Glos, co-owner of Kingbird Farm, packs her diesel truck full with an array of freshly grown meats, such as poultry, eggs and herbs to sell at the ...Read More
By Natalie Rubino and Mary Apesos — Except for one King James’ Bible and one children’s Bible, Sheila Ramos’ house is religiously neutral. You would never expect her to have been a Mormon, a Jehovah’s Witness or a Muslim in her ...Read More
By Megan Blarr and Monica Watson — Sitting on a saddle, surrounded by Einstein, a robot and his pet cat Drefan, theoretical physicist Carl Frederick discussed his recent decision to sever ties with Writers of the Future. Frederick won first prize in ...Read More
By Molly Freeman — One night, during his freshman year of college, Alex Ogle was hanging out with his friends. They were talking about their professor who had officiated a wedding. The group decided to investigate how that could have been ...Read More
