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UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.

1 week ago

Striking auto workers hold signs.
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How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected.

2 weeks ago

United Automobile Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain speaks as UAW members and their supporters gather for Solidarity Sunday at the UAW Region 1 office
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The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers

For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.

3 weeks ago

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New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1

The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.

4 weeks ago

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Key indicators show summer delivering a mixed bag to Jersey Shore economy

Overall numbers are better than 2019, but brick-and-mortar gaming revenues were down compared to last year.

1 month ago

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Pa. ranks No. 2 in the nation for higher ed credit card marketing deals

Two dozen universities and alumni associations across Pa. participate in credit card marketing agreements — the most lucrative of which can yield millions.

1 month ago

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Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment

More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia
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Black business expo in Philadelphia connects entrepreneurs via ‘speed networking’

The African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is hosting its first National Black Business Month Expo inside the Comcast Spectacor.

2 months ago

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Billy Penn

The most interesting items from Bankroll’s 1,244-lot, fire-sale restaurant auction

It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.

2 months ago

Potential buyers look at a 2023 Cooper Countryman S sports-utility vehicle on the floor of a Mini dealership on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy

The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.

2 months ago

The Philadelphia metro area has recovered all its jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, this includes retail stores such as those along Fairmount Avenue. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
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Philadelphia Fed president says regional economy on track for ‘soft landing’

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.

2 months ago

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Billy Penn

Everything you don’t pay sales tax on in Pennsylvania, from books to utilities

Sunburn treatments are tax-free, but sunblock isn’t. And pumpkins escape sales tax, but only if you’re planning on one for dinner.

2 months ago

Jorge Rivé demonstrates the company's wireless charging system in a lab.
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Pennsylvania
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KOP startup looks to build electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide

The clean technology startup that builds wireless charging devices for large electric vehicles opened a new research and development laboratory in King of Prussia.

2 months ago

Shop windows on a busy commercial corridor.
Business
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Philadelphia

Most Delaware Valley small businesses surveyed by Federal Reserve didn’t see revenue growth last year

The majority of small businesses across the Delaware Valley did not see an increase in revenue during 2022, but that’s an improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

2 months ago

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Wall Street tumbles to its worst loss in months

Yields were mixed after Fitch cut the U.S. government’s credit rating. The downgrade strikes at the core of the financial system.

2 months ago

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