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March 7, 2010
House Rules
It may not have been an episode of “24,” but Ashley and Michael Pascuzzo found it nerve-wracking enough trying to cl... Continue
February 28, 2010
Projects put Madison on the map
It lies at the confluence of two rivers, its name starts with the letter “M” and ends with the letter “N,&rdqu... Continue
February 21, 2010
Motion motivator: On the job with a physical therapist assistant
As her patient carefully maneuvers a small, wooden stairway, Tiffany Needham stands squarely behind her to watch each move, offe... Continue
February 14, 2010
GBA awards honor members
The housing market in the Triad has bottomed out, but don’t expect a return to the boom years anytime soon, an expert cons... Continue
January 17, 2010
At home with history
As Fletcher Kilpatrick crawled around on the modern playground at Sternberger Park in Greensboro, his father, Joe, reminisced ab... Continue
January 10, 2010
Outlook for 2010: ‘A long, slow climb’
■ Job gains may come in several promising industries by late 2010 or early 2011. Continue
January 3, 2010
Prefab legacy: Greensboro Lustron a piece of homebuilding history
Has your magnet collection outgrown your refrigerator? If so, Karen Moorefield has just the house for you. Continue
November 22, 2009
Renewed life: Revitalization effort still shaping Southside
If pressed, Southside residents make minor gripes: The neighborhood could use a grocery store, and it feels a little disconnecte... Continue
Independent contract work has its advantages and disadvantages
Edward Fields wasn’t born to work as a freelancer — he had freelance work thrust upon him. Continue
November 8, 2009
Looking ahead: Triad real estate experts share measured optimism for 2010
The bad news: The Triad real estate market isn’t out of the woods yet. The good news: It will be in less than a year. That... Continue
Dreaded Question:
Can felons land a job in this market? And how do they explain their criminal history on a job application? Continue
October 18, 2009
Moving history: Relocation prevents demolition, preserves century-old home
Mobile homes have come a long way in 100 years. A few blocks, in the case of one Greensboro home. Continue
October 11, 2009
The objective question
Should you use an objective on your résumé? A clear, definitive answer continues to elude job seekers, mostly beca... Continue
September 13, 2009
New initiative
As unemployment remains at double-digit levels and economists cautiously point to signs the recession may be winding down, commu... Continue
August 16, 2009
Castle keepers: Renovation project revitalizes Burlington landmark
BURLINGTON — When Mark Teears wanted to get a pizza delivered to the house he’s renovating near downtown, he learned... Continue
July 19, 2009
Residential renaissance: Changes make downtown living more attractive
About 1,500 people live in downtown Greensboro, twice as many as there were just five years ago. While the city center has becom... Continue
July 12, 2009
Locally linked(In): Triad residents use popular Web site to find jobs and meet in person
The most severe economic downturn in recent memory has helped boost a powerful tool for people looking to hire a new employee, f... Continue
How to make LinkedIn work best for you? ‘Treat it like a business’
Want to join the more than 40 million professionals around the world already networking on LinkedIn? It’s free and easy, a... Continue
June 28, 2009
Opening windows to history
As they scraped away gunk from frame after frame with knives, Tom Franklin and David Hoggard agreed that bathroom filler has no... Continue
June 21, 2009
New Home Building Supply brings history back to future
Footprints patterned the sawdust on the concrete floor at New Home Building Supply in southern Greensboro, and the ceilings loom... Continue
Keeping the faith
Job seekers have long been able to find help with basic skills such as networking or writing a résumé, but it hasn... Continue
June 14, 2009
Greensboro brass company keeps vintage current
Five years ago a fire nearly destroyed a historic house in Greensboro’s Fisher Park neighborhood, but Jae-Mar Brass and La... Continue
June 7, 2009
Staying safe in your home
Staying safe in your home covers everything from protecting your family against falls, fires and other mishaps to guarding again... Continue
May 10, 2009
Storage solutions
“You can’t have everything,” comedian Steven Wright once quipped. “Where would you put it?” If you... Continue
Glencoe Mill Village holds anniversary tour
When Myrick Howard first started visiting Glencoe Mill Village in 1981, the community on the Haw River north of Burlington looke... Continue
