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UPS cuts wages more than 20% for hundreds of part-time Philly workers, taking them by surprise
The teamsters union says the pay reduction was illegal.
1 year ago
Stocks are in turmoil as Russia invades Ukraine. Here are 4 things to know
Stocks staged a remarkable recovery after plunging earlier, underlining just how volatile conditions are after Russia invaded Ukraine.
1 year ago
Report: Atlantic City casino smoking ban may cost 2,500 jobs
The Casino Association of New Jersey commissioned the report, which determined that smokers, who account for 21% of Atlantic City gamblers, are worth more to casinos.
1 year ago
The U.S. national women’s soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement
The team filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, saying women's team members were paid thousands of dollars less than the men at nearly every level.
1 year ago
The IRS is assigning more workers to deal with a huge backlog of tax returns
Smaller budgets, fewer employees and increased duties have led to taxpayer frustration this filing season. The IRS is establishing a "surge team" to help with the backlog.
1 year ago
Inflation has many retirees worried about outliving their savings
The highest inflation since the 1980s has many retirees scared. Their retirement nest eggs will be in peril if it persists over the long term.
1 year ago
Philly is poised to become the first U.S. city to run its own bank
Supporters say public banking will boost Black and brown businesses and spur investment in disadvantaged areas.
1 year ago
Why we’ll probably see avocado prices rise soon in the U.S.
Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture put a temporary suspension on avocados from Mexico after an inspector received a threat. Experts say it might lead to a c
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Accusations of ‘greenwashing’ by big oil companies are well-founded, a new study finds
Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and Shell used terms like "climate" and "low-carbon" more frequently in annual reports, but their actions on clean energy didn't match their words.
1 year ago
The economy is strong, but inflation drags on
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker and Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi discuss inflation and why many measures of the American economy are looking bright.
Air Date: February 16, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00It’s not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.
1 year ago
Philly extends freeze on residential water shutoffs, offers virtual utility fairs
PWD and PECO will host virtual seminars through February and March to help customers get started with applications for assistance.
1 year ago
Parx Race and Sportsbook opens first licensed sports betting outlet in Chester County
Ahead of the Super Bowl, Greenwood Racing cuts the ribbon on its new Parx Race and Sportsbook location inside Chickie's and Pete's Malvern.
1 year ago
Philadelphia underperforms national economy, according to Pew report
Philadelphia’s economy has been hit hard by the pandemic, a new Pew Charitable Trusts study finds.
1 year ago
Want information from the IRS? For some, the agency wants a selfie
Taxpayers seeking access to some information about their taxes will be required to submit to facial recognition software, a move that has raised privacy concerns.
1 year ago