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Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia asked hundreds of residents about what’s holding them back from earning more money – in short it is stability.
5 days ago
Could sustainable shopping get a boost as tariffs panic fast fashion brands?
Thrifting proponents hope more people will turn to sustainable fashion as the trade war between the U.S. and China places the fast fashion industry in a chokehold.
7 days ago
Listen 3:15If trains along five Regional Rail lines stop running, property values in Greater Philadelphia could plummet.
1 week ago
Listen 1:00Hop to it! Egg prices have dropped just in time for Easter
Easter Sunday may commemorate a sacred rise, but the cost of eggs is blessedly coming back down.
1 week ago
Short-term rentals in Wilmington are in the crosshairs as city officials work to solve the affordable housing crisis.
2 weeks ago
Main Line business leaders say proposed SEPTA cuts would be ‘absolutely devastating’
The president of the Wayne Business Association says the potential elimination of the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail line would be catastrophic for the local economy.
2 weeks ago
About 50,000 low-income Philadelphians could get their city wage taxes back, but few apply
The average income-based wage tax refund for eligible Philadelphia workers is between $300 and $400, but less than 1% of residents apply for it.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03Possible HIV funding cuts could ‘wipe out’ Delaware prevention program
Delaware groups that provide HIV prevention, testing and treatment fear their federal support could soon disappear.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:23Recession fears are mounting. What should Americans do?
Americans are pessimistic about their financial futures. Consumer confidence has dropped. Some are too scared to look at their 401Ks. What should we do in this uncertain time?
Air Date: April 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13$22,000 for dumping a couch? Philadelphia boosts fines and sues to collect
Most violators have yet to pay up, but officials contend dumping is declining.
3 weeks ago
Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs
It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.
3 weeks ago
Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.
3 weeks ago
Trump’s tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans?
A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.
Air Date: April 1, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:09U.S. Rep. Scanlon, Delco seniors rally outside of Social Security building
Some local seniors are worried about what the Trump administration’s cuts to the Social Security Administration could mean for them.
4 weeks ago
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