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A Day Out With the Dads and Daughters Who Love Women’s Basketball

SportsA Day Out With the Dads and Daughters Who Love Women’s BasketballWe hit up a recent WNBA game to chat with the sport’s next wave of (very wholesome) super...

Jane Johnson in Sports 2026-01-19 15:17:01

Three Years, Thousands of Repairs

Turriner Jackson with Renaissance of Hope Community Manager, Lance Woods, who supported her through repairs to her home.A Detroiter all her life, Turriner Jacks...

David Miller in Enterprise 2026-01-23 12:36:09

From Recovery to Resilience in Puerto Rico: Five Key Takeaways

The people of Puerto Rico have endured significant losses in recent years due to climate change- induced disasters, including Hurricanes Maria and Irma. From fr...

David Jones in Enterprise 2026-01-10 07:35:35

A Plan to Simplify Housing in California

The goal of the Governor's Reorganization Plan is to usher in structural changes needed in California to streamline funding programs and to improve coordination...

Jane Jones in Enterprise 2026-01-12 01:07:05

Investing in Recovery: 20 Years After Katrina

Tens of thousands of families across the Gulf Coast dealt with the tasks of rebuilding water damaged homes.On the Saturday before Hurricane Katrina made landfal...

Michael Johnson in Enterprise 2025-12-31 01:37:41

Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials

Holiday season is fast-approaching—and so is the biggest shopping season of the year. Black Friday is just 23 days away, a day synonymous with deal-chasing and ...

Michael Johnson in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-15 08:50:08

Here’s What Ilona Maher Does to Get Through Bad Body Image Days

SportsHere’s What Ilona Maher Does to Get Through Bad Body Image DaysThe rugby star knows self-acceptance is an ongoing journey—which is why she relies on these...

Robert Brown in Sports 2025-12-26 17:42:47

A Generational Opportunity: Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act Paves the Way for Progress

In contrast to the political gridlock that led to this fall’s government shutdown, there’s growing bipartisan momentum around one of the nation’s most pressing ...

Sarah Jones in Enterprise 2025-12-28 09:48:19

Advancing Key Updates to Federal Disaster Recovery Program

As disasters increase in frequency and severity, it is more critical than ever to ensure disaster recovery programs are effective and responsive to the needs of...

Sarah Johnson in Enterprise 2026-01-04 02:50:28

McDonald’s CEO says Trump’s no tax on tips amplifies an ‘uneven playing field’ for its restaurants, which don’t get ‘customers to pay’ for labor

President Donald Trump has outlined which workers will be eligible for tax deductionsas a result of his no tax on tips policy. This policy will not benefit McDo...

Jane Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-03 09:36:25

Half of millennial and Gen Z couples pick engagement rings with lab-grown diamonds— ‘well beyond what the mining industry had expected,’ McKinsey says

More than half of coupleshave reported buying a lab-grown diamond for their engagement rings for the first time in history, according to a study by The Knot. Th...

Emily Davis in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-17 20:23:04

Basketball Star Rae Burrell Swears By This Internet Skin Care Trend

SportsBasketball Star Rae Burrell Swears By This Internet Skin Care TrendPlus, how the Unrivaled player winds down to recover for the next big game.By Caroline ...

Jennifer Johnson in Sports 2026-01-19 21:29:01

These Star Athletes Love Watching the US Open as Much as We Do

Game facesThese Star Athletes Love Watching the US Open as Much as We DoBaseball, basketball, and soccer players have been spotted chilling, cheering, and fangi...

Jennifer Jones in Sports 2025-12-29 17:29:54

McDonald’s CEO is grappling with a ‘two-tier economy’ as he slashes prices on value meals—and signals backing for a minimum wage increase

McDonald’s is banking on burgers and fries to tell a bigger story about the American economy. Chief executive Chris Kempczinski is slimming down the cost of the...

Robert Miller in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-06 09:10:19

House Advances FY26 Housing and Community Development Spending Proposals

The House Appropriations Committee approved the HUD fiscal year 2026 (FY26) spending bill(link is external) on July 17, rejecting many of the drastic cuts and p...

Sarah Williams in Enterprise 2026-01-02 01:50:25

Can Macy’s win back America? How CEO Tony Spring is moving past denial and embracing change

Respected retail analyst Neil Saunders had for years regularly posted pictures on social media showing extreme messiness at Macy’s stores—mounds of unfolded swe...

Jennifer Davis in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-02 05:15:51

‘Consumers are going to be shocked’: An expiring tariff exemption for goods under $800 is about to throttle the world of e-commerce

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers have gotten used to shopping the world without paying customs duties on the international packages they receive from bi...

Michael Brown in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-10 04:57:38

How the CDFI Fund Unlocks Capital that Drives Local Economic Development

In rural Vermont, investment dollars are helping to fund a mixed-use development with community facilities and restaurants that provide local jobs. Across the c...

Sarah Brown in Enterprise 2026-01-01 16:49:20

Husband-Wife Team Bring Affordable Housing to D.C. Veterans

In the heart of Washington, D.C., where affordable housing options remain scarce, Richard Cunningham and Jésyl Crowdy-Cunningham are leading a quiet but powerfu...

David Brown in Enterprise 2026-01-15 04:45:30

Athlos NYC Is a New Elite Women’s Track Meet—and a Megan Thee Stallion Concert

SportsAthlos NYC Is a New Elite Women’s Track Meet—and a Megan Thee Stallion ConcertYep, you read that right.By Taylor DutchSeptember 25, 2024Christian Petersen...

Jane Brown in Sports 2026-01-20 10:52:16

Everything You Need to Know About the Paralympic Classifications

SportsEverything You Need to Know About the Paralympic ClassificationsIf you’re wondering why there are more than a dozen 100-meter races, read this.By Cindy Ku...

David Davis in Sports 2026-01-18 04:53:25

Here’s when Black Friday starts at all the major U.S. retail stores

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era. The day after Thanksgiving marks the official start of the holiday shopping season, b...

David Brown in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-29 11:47:37

The Heart of Detroit: Powering Change Block by Block

Enterprise and Detroit CDOs at the nation’s capital.Community development doesn’t happen from the top down — it’s built from the block up, by the people and org...

Jane Smith in Enterprise 2026-01-11 06:08:45

Missing Middle: 3 Ways to Scale Low-density Multifamily Housing

Muskin Row Homes I, Austin, Texas (Photography: Likeness Studio | Nicole Mlakar)Single-family–only zoning — where large shares of land are zoned exclusively for...

Robert Miller in Enterprise 2026-01-10 16:28:13

Holiday survival guide: How small businesses can compete with Amazon and Walmart this shopping season

For small businesses, the holiday season isn’t just busy—it’s make-or-break. Yet, many small businesses still don’t have a website, or are unhappy with the limi...

Sarah Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-29 23:57:30

Toyota slashes outlook on tariff concerns as profit plunges 37%

Toyota’s profit plunged 37% in the April-June quarter, the company said Thursday, cutting its full year earnings forecasts largely because of President Donald T...

Sarah Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-21 11:07:17

The Number of Women Playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics Has Doubled Since Tokyo

SportsThe Number of Women Playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics Has Doubled Since TokyoThe mixed-gender (but male-dominated) sport still has a ways to go....

David Miller in Sports 2025-12-31 23:37:12

A Look Inside Athlos NYC, Where Female Track Athletes Are Treated Like Rock Stars

Run this townA Look Inside Athlos NYC, Where Female Track Athletes Are Treated Like Rock StarsThirty-six elite runners. $60,000 in prize money for each winner. ...

Michael Brown in Sports 2026-01-21 11:19:11

Dollar Tree says the majority of its new customers earn at least $100,000 a year

Something unusual is happening at Dollar Tree: The discount retailer said this week that of the 3 million new households that shopped its stores in the third qu...

Michael Smith in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-29 16:14:57

How Adaptive Reuse Helped Revive a Philadelphia Neighborhood

In the heart of Philadelphia’s South Kensington-Fishtown neighborhood, a century-old lamp factory is once again lighting the way — this time, as a symbol of com...

Michael Williams in Enterprise 2025-12-27 22:25:27

The Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to Pros

First stringThe Best Tennis Gear for Beginners, According to ProsInspired by the US Open? Here’s how to get started.By Jessica KasparianSeptember 12, 2024Courte...

John Williams in Sports 2025-12-26 23:19:58

Five Decades of Community Activism and Helping Residents

In 1997, Cherrydale Apartments was set to be sold and was in danger of losing its affordability protections. That's when Cleo Walker sprang into action. Walker,...

Robert Jones in Enterprise 2026-01-20 23:16:43

California Budget Negotiations Enter Final Phase

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a revised budget proposal(link is external) last week, kicking off final negotiations with the Legislature. The May Revisi...

John Johnson in Enterprise 2025-12-23 23:19:54

Dunkin’ customers outraged after anonymous Facebook user leaks display showing tariff shrinkflation costing you less coffee in your cup

Dunkin’ Donuts has come under fire this week from customers after its alleged ‘new’ ice policy was revealed in a social media post.Recommended VideoOn Monday, a...

David Miller in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-24 12:30:27

Cracker Barrel’s inconvenient fact: all the customers who loved its old logo had stopped going to the restaurant

“Affordability” has become business’s favorite new buzzword  – and for good reason. US inflation remains high, alongside pricing on everyday household expe...

Robert Jones in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-05 21:49:11

Black Friday faces its ultimate test as desperate retailers and low consumer confidence collide in a high-stakes holiday standoff

NEW YORK (AP) — Black Friday no longer tempts people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs, but the annual sales event still brings more...

Jennifer Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-11 08:14:51

Wendy’s plans hundreds of store closures to boost profits

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit.Recommended VideoThe Dublin, Ohio-based chain said du...

Jennifer Smith in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-16 22:06:08

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Casually Showed Up at the US Open

Hits differentPHOTOS: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Casually Showed Up at the US OpenThe couple was joined by Patrick and Brittany Mahomes.By SELF StaffSep...

John Jones in Sports 2026-01-17 23:13:22

Grocer who once sold Trump popcorn rips ‘inhumane’ shutdown: ‘You can’t take away from the most needy people in the country’

A little more than a year ago, Ryan Sprankle welcomed President Donald Trump to one of the three grocery stores his family owns near Pittsburgh. Trump was ...

John Smith in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-22 16:56:07

The Quirky Hobby WNBA All-Star Allisha Gray Swears By for Relaxing Before Bed

SportsThe Quirky Hobby WNBA All-Star Allisha Gray Swears By for Relaxing Before BedIt’s a building block to better sleep, if you will.By Caroline TienJuly 18, 2...

Robert Miller in Sports 2026-01-04 16:20:32

Paralympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVID

SportsParalympian Lauren Steadman Had ‘Zero Expectations’ Before Winning Bronze While Managing Long COVIDFor the British triathlete, “just to be on the start li...

Michael Johnson in Sports 2026-01-22 08:35:29

All the Celebrities Who Have Turned Up to Watch the 2024 US Open So Far

Grand standsTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, and More Celebrities We’ve Spotted at the US Open So FarStars are once again flocking to Q...

Jennifer Davis in Sports 2026-01-22 05:15:45

Dream Coming True for West Baltimore Church and Community

Pastor Rod Hudson at the Ames Memorial United Methodist Church in West Baltimore“This is where it all began, right here at this church,” said Pastor Rod Hudson,...

Michael Jones in Enterprise 2026-01-15 18:31:33

I’m Not a Pro, but These Pickleball Shoes Made Me Feel Like One

SportsThe Best Pickleball Shoes Make Me Feel Like a ProI tested pairs from Nike, K-Swiss, and more.By Renee CherryApril 29, 2025Courtesy of the brands / Gabriel...

David Williams in Sports 2025-12-28 10:04:44

9 Fitness Tips From Athletes in Their 90s (and Beyond!) Who Are Still Crushing It

Fitness9 Fitness Tips From Athletes in Their 90s (and Beyond!) Who Are Still Crushing ItNo, “modification” is not the four-letter word lots of exercisers fear.B...

Emily Brown in Sports 2026-01-14 00:10:35

Rescuing Ourselves: 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Kwamé Juakali was walking with his family along the Interstate highway toward the Superdome, seeking s...

David Williams in Enterprise 2026-01-20 17:49:30

Cracker Barrel, under fire from Donald Trump Jr. and Steak n’ Shake, apologizes to fans but won’t drop new logo

Cracker Barrel is sticking with its new logo but apologizing to fans who were angered when the change was announced last week.Recommended Video“If the last few ...

Michael Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-29 01:54:55

Trump-Vance Administration Releases Full President’s Budget Request for FY26

President Trump has released his request for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget(link is external), signaling the administration’s priorities and providing a jum...

Jennifer Miller in Enterprise 2025-12-27 04:12:43

Olympian Tara Davis Woodhall Is Still Flying High—While Embracing Her Inner Homebody

Track changesOlympian Tara Davis-Woodhall Is Still Flying High—While Embracing Her Inner HomebodyThe long jump champion talks to SELF about winning gold and mak...

Jennifer Smith in Sports 2026-01-13 05:14:06

‘It's All About a Mindset’: Sprinter Gabby Thomas Shares Her Best Confidence Tips

Sports‘It's All About a Mindset’: Sprinter Gabby Thomas Shares Her Best Confidence TipsThe Olympian talks playlists, skin care, and the other daily habits that ...

John Johnson in Sports 2026-01-10 19:42:52

Adidas stole sandal design from traditional Mexican artisans, Sheinbaum says

Mexican authorities are accusing sportswear company Adidas of plagiarizing artisans in southern Mexico, alleging that a new sandal design is strikingl...

John Jones in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-08 15:04:55

Helping Eastern Kentucky Recover from Devastating Floods

A capacity-building grant from Enterprise allowed HDA to hire a flood construction specialist to help communities recover faster.In July of 2022, a thousand-yea...

John Miller in Enterprise 2026-01-14 03:25:13

Let’s Hear It for the Dolls: A Day Shooting Hoops With Brooklyn’s Trans Basketball League

SportsLet’s Hear It for the Dolls: A Day Shooting Hoops With Brooklyn’s Trans Basketball League“You can play hard and have fun without the fear that you’re goin...

John Brown in Sports 2025-12-27 22:16:34

McDonald’s and Cava earnings have one thing in common: The K-shaped economy has a vise grip on the lunchtime crowd

McDonald’s may be known for its golden arches, and Cava for its four-letter name boldly stamped on each takeout bag, but both restaurant chains use the same let...

John Brown in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-14 01:38:15

Home Depot blames its recent sales slump on a major funk in the housing market: ‘Our customers are homeowners’

Home Depot is grappling with a deep funk in the housing market, which is “disproportionately impacting home improvement demand” as homeowners delay projects and...

Emily Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-09 18:28:01

Behind $3 Billion in Lending: 3 Projects that Demonstrate the Power of CDFIs

“Community development financial institutions are one of the most effective, durable economic development tools we have,” said Elise Balboni, executive vice pre...

Sarah Davis in Enterprise 2026-01-06 09:03:04

Here’s what’s open—and closed—on Thanksgiving 2025

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off...

Michael Johnson in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-06 15:18:18

Nestlé picks insider to replace CEO fired over affair

(Bloomberg) — Nestlé SA is turning to the executive who runs its Nespresso coffee empire to try and steady the world’s largest food business after it was rocked...

John Davis in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-16 01:14:40

Kohl’s ‘surprised’ Wall Street with a big earnings beat in the aftermath of its CEO drama—possibly thanks to tariffs

Kohl’shas had a challenging yearmarked by leadership turmoil and declining sales. But its second-quarter earnings report surprised analysts. In Q2, Kohl’s poste...

Robert Smith in Retail & Consumer 2025-12-09 04:01:33

This Super Bowl Ad Raised a Big Point About Women and Breast Cancer Screening

HealthThis Super Bowl Ad Raised a Big Point About Women and Breast Cancer ScreeningPreventive care is so, so crucial.By Korin MillerFebruary 10, 2025Photo court...

Michael Williams in Sports 2026-01-15 04:50:03

What’s Up With the Weird Routines Tennis Players Do Before a Serve?

SportsWhat’s Up With the Weird Rituals Tennis Players Do Before a Serve?Hair-tucking, ball-bouncing, shorts-pulling…By Caroline TienSeptember 5, 2025KENA BETANC...

Sarah Brown in Sports 2026-01-16 14:01:53

‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Actually Has Two Eye Conditions

Sports‘Pommel Horse Guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik Actually Has Two Eye ConditionsIt makes his Olympics medals—and upcoming performance onDancing with the Stars—that m...

Sarah Brown in Sports 2026-01-13 07:38:57

Showing What's Possible: The Genesis of Green Communities

Clara Vista Townhomes in Portland, Oregon, one of the first developments to meet Green Communities certification in 2006It’s been 20 years since Enterprise crea...

John Jones in Enterprise 2025-12-29 19:39:57

Overcoming Barriers to Successful Appraisals on Tribal Trust Land

This piece is part of our series, Policy Actions for Racial Equity (PARE). The series explores the many ways housing policies contribute to racial disparities i...

Jane Johnson in Enterprise 2026-01-13 16:32:22

Ace Your Next Match With the Best Tennis Shoes

SportsAce Your Next Match With the Best Tennis ShoesComplete your kit with stable, supportive kicks.By Paige Levinson July 14, 2025Courtesy of the brands / Gabr...

Emily Williams in Sports 2026-01-09 23:18:06

All the Best Celeb Style Moments at the US Open So Far

The fashion setAll the Best Celeb Style Moments at the US OpenHere’s what famous fans are wearing to cheer for their favorite tennis stars.By Grace McCartySepte...

Jennifer Williams in Sports 2026-01-04 12:06:32

Energy, Focus, Purpose

Tim Block has run eight marathons and is training for another. But with his work as senior director in Enterprise’s Southeast market office combined with an act...

Sarah Brown in Enterprise 2026-01-03 03:06:20

Why Don’t We Know More about Post-Disaster Homelessness?

When a hurricane, wildfire or tornado hits, tens of thousands of households can become homeless in a matter of hours. Homes destroyed or substantially damaged b...

John Jones in Enterprise 2026-01-18 20:18:35

Masked thieves stole all the Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store. ‘We are still in shock’

A group of masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store this week, authorities said.Recommended VideoThe incident took ...

Emily Williams in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-28 15:50:05

Senate Advances FY26 Housing and Community Development Spending Proposals

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved(link is external) its HUD fiscal year 2026 (FY26) spending bill proposal(link is external) on July 24, rejecting ma...

Sarah Johnson in Enterprise 2026-01-02 00:10:25

Building Home, Honoring Heritage: Jeff Ackley’s Path in Tribal Housing

One of 20 new single-family homes built on the Lac du Flambeau Indian Reservation through a $15 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit investment, completed unde...

John Miller in Enterprise 2025-12-25 22:35:43

The Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So Far

Just ’do itThe Coolest Hairstyles We’ve Seen at the 2024 Paralympics So FarAthletes are sporting incredible dye jobs, braids, bows, and barrettes at the Paris G...

Michael Brown in Sports 2026-01-09 02:22:02

A Once-in-a-Decade Tax Policy Opportunity

President Trump started his second term with a barrage of Executive Orders and a meeting with House and Senate Republican leadership(link is external) to devise...

John Miller in Enterprise 2026-01-22 11:01:01

Soccer Star Alex Morgan Has Retired from Competition—Both on and off the Field

SportsSoccer Star Alex Morgan Has Retired from Competition—Both on and off the FieldTired of being pitted against other moms, she's partnering with organic form...

Jane Jones in Sports 2026-01-06 20:59:16

A Bid to Make New Markets Tax Credit Permanent

Last week, lawmakers introduced bipartisan legislation that would make the New Markets Tax Credit a permanent part of the tax code, solidifying a program that h...

Jane Miller in Enterprise 2026-01-16 20:59:55

Teen brands win over wary Black Friday shoppers while other deals disappoint

This Black Friday, one class of retailers has figured out the trick of luring shoppers suffering through frigid temperatures and high inflation: teen brand...

David Davis in Retail & Consumer 2025-11-25 13:46:54

Everything to Know About Unrivaled, the New Women’s Basketball League

SportsEverything to Know About Unrivaled, the New Women’s Basketball LeagueThe biggest stars in the sport have signed on to make it a must-watch.By Taylor Dutch...

Jane Miller in Sports 2026-01-21 21:18:29

A Lifetime of Building Community in New Orleans

Emelda Paul was 23 when she moved to a new apartment just a few blocks and “over the tracks” from her childhood home. She had three young daughters, and Lafitte...

Jane Smith in Enterprise 2026-01-20 07:00:43

California Final Budget Restores Key Affordable Housing Funds

After months of tough negotiations, California’s FY 2025–26 state budget(link is external) restored funding for several critical affordable housing and homeless...

Emily Brown in Enterprise 2026-01-04 04:22:40

What Will the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Mean for Affordable Housing, Communities?

It’s hard to find someone — even outside Washington, D.C. — who hasn’t heard about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, H.R. 1(link is external)), which Presi...

Robert Miller in Enterprise 2025-12-29 07:23:34

Unlocking Transformative Development

Spanish VersionIn Toledo, Ohio, the city established a $37 million loan pool to provide financing for housing rehabilitation, real property acquisition, and eco...

Robert Miller in Enterprise 2026-01-23 10:25:42

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