economy

The 0.1 percent slip in purchasing was the first decline in more than a year, but forecasters haven’t tempered predictions of a sharp upswing in economic activity. More alarm seemed to be raised by the spike in prices, the highest rise in the national inflation gauge since November 2012.

While Associate Editor Sara Rush wouldn't ban kids from restaurants outright, she makes the case that restaurants that welcome kids need to remember guests who prefer to dine without the pitter patter of little feet running around—and make accommodations that keep the peace.

Recent headlines spotlight restaurants that ban kids or offer discounts when they behave as they should. But Executive Editor Kelly Killian argues that good restaurants know how to serve both families and guests without kids equally well.