Catie McCarthy, Author at Marketplace

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By The Numbers

Public swimming pools, by the numbers

by Catie McCarthy

Sep 18, 2023

Public pools are more of a bellwether for racial and economic inequality than you might think. We break down the numbers.

Despite hot temperatures, some pools were closed this summer due to staffing shortages or repairs.

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By The Numbers

Fireworks, by the numbers

by Catie McCarthy

Jul 3, 2023

Americans are lighting up fireworks in record high numbers. We break down a few of the most important ones:

Fireworks consumption has risen over the past couple of decades.

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