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New Jersey Transit approves a 15% fare hike, the first increase in nearly a decade
The increase, which takes effect July 1, also calls for annual, regular fare increases of 3% in subsequent years. It's the first time rates will rise in nearly 10 years.
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Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years
There’s a steady pipeline of projects planned along the Philly waterfront — including apartments, retail and a public park — even though one developer paused mid-construction.
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Listen 1:11Vice President Kamala Harris unveils more student debt relief measures in North Philly
The Biden administration expects the debt relief program will help 30 million people nationwide.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:00Delaware economy faces challenge with more job openings than workers seeking employment
The Delaware Business Roundtable says reasons for the low labor rate include the increasing population of seniors moving to the state and difficulty finding child care.
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Listen 1:29Want to save money on your water bill? Start with checking for leaks
Water providers and environmental agencies have several tips to help homeowners find leaks and cut down on water waste.
3 weeks ago
Handpicked numbers were the golden ticket to the $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.
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Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Donald Trump stands to earn a fortune
The company behind Trump's social media app will start trading on the Nasdaq exchange, potentially delivering a windfall of more than $3 billion to the former president.
4 weeks ago
Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here’s what to know
Since three months have passed without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million.
4 weeks ago
Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers
The 78,000 borrowers who are eligible for this forgiveness will receive an email from the president next week, the White House said.
4 weeks ago
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects 3 rate cuts later this year
While inflation has cooled significantly over the last year, recent measures show prices are still climbing faster than the central bank would like.
4 weeks ago
Pa. pauses distributing cash grants for heating bills amid federal budget delay
The state is continuing to accept applications and distribute crisis grants to households at immediate risk of losing heat.
1 month ago
Listen 1:23It’s Equal Pay Day. Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make — or even less
Women working full time, year-round earn 84 cents for every dollar men make, inching up from 83.7 cents last year, according to the latest numbers from the Census Bureau.
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A West Philly ‘career matchmaker’ nonprofit gets a $4M surprise
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative didn’t apply for a grant from billionaire MacKenzie Scott of Amazon fame — her team discovered it.
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Listen 1:06‘Fix the mix’: Climate activists want PECO to buy more renewable energy
Climate activists want PECO to add more renewables to its energy sources and say solar and wind energy are cheap enough to make them viable for ratepayers and the environment.
1 month ago
Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee
A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.
2 months ago
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