Asia Singleton
Former Curious City Intern
Stories by Asia Singleton
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If you love Chicago’s Garrett Popcorn, here’s the science behind the flavors
Have you ever wondered why cheese and caramel popcorn pair so well together? We talked to a food scientist about why the “Chicago Mix” is so hard to resist.
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Yes, people really do win WBEZ’s pledge drive giveaways
How do giveaways work? Why do people give during pledge drives in the first place? We answer some common questions about membership drives.
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An Aldi closes and a Chicago neighborhood is reeling from the impact
What happens to a neighborhood without a grocery store? We talked to Garfield Park residents about how they’ve been impacted.
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Burnt out and overwhelmed: Meet the quitters of the Great Resignation
From truck drivers to accountants, Chicago-area residents who quit their jobs during the pandemic say they have no regrets.
