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Supporters rallied outside the U.S. Treasury Department in 2019 to demand that American abolitionist Harriet Tubman's image be put on the $20 bill. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Biden administration will ‘speed up’ efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

The Biden Administration will resume efforts to redesign the $20 bill to feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman, the White House said Monday.

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Pennsylvania
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Pa. unemployment update: How gig workers can file for benefits and get the extra $300

Known as PUA, the 11-week compensation program can be backdated to the beginning of January.

2 days ago

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What it has cost NJ to borrow billions during a health crisis

Last year, New Jersey borrowed about $4 billion to sustain the budget amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make that happen, the state was charged more than $12 million in fees.

4 days ago

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Apply now: Pa. resumes unemployment for freelancers, self-employed and gig workers

Businesses who qualify may use the funds as needed to keep open after a brutal year of pandemic-related closures and losses.

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President Biden will extend student loan payment freeze through Sept. 30

President Joe Biden plans to ask the Education Department to extend pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers through September 30th.

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Take a look at South Philly’s massive new casino, opening in the middle of the pandemic

Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia will open its doors to the general public next month in South Philadelphia. It will become the second major casino within city limits.

2 weeks ago

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A record year for N.J. sports betting; casinos, not so much

Over $6 billion worth of bets were placed last year in New Jersey, which won a Supreme Court case in 2018 that cleared the way for the expansion of legalized sports betting.

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‘Level up’: Equity investors boost Pa.’s entrepreneurs of color during pandemic

“There is a disconnect between the world of capital … and Black-owned companies,” said Social Venture Circle Philadelphia Network Manager John Moore.

2 weeks ago

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Amazon and Apple drop Parler

Amazon said it was removing Parler from its web hosting service, while Apple said it suspended the social media app from its store.

2 weeks ago

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Center City District ad campaign aims to help restaurants survive

With images evoking battles of the past, the promotion encourages people to order takeout meals directly from the restaurants.

2 weeks ago

Developments on the Camden waterfront, like the American Water corporate headquarters and the 18-story Camden Tower, receive substantial local tax breaks in addition to state tax incentives. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Murphy approves $14 billion N.J. tax break program amid opposition

It is full circle for Gov. Phil Murphy, who began his tenure with an investigation into the tax break scheme started under his predecessor, former GOP Gov. Chris Christie.

3 weeks ago

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Black homeowners refinance less and pay more for mortgages, new data reveals

A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta report found Black and non-white Hispanic homeowners paid more interest on their mortgages.

3 weeks ago

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The new year will bring more transparency in hospital prices

A new federal health care rule requires hospitals to publicly post prices for every service they offer and break down those prices by component and procedure.

3 weeks ago

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Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases go into effect Sunday

Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are reminding drivers that toll increases go into effect this weekend along with a hefty surcharge on non-EZ-Pass users.

4 weeks ago

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Pa. coronavirus cases remain high, but trending downward

As coronavirus cases trend downward, the governor plans to lift indoor dining ban and other mitigation efforts.

4 weeks ago

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