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New book helps diners ‘close the deal’ with proper etiquette
Lynne Grote Breil has written a guide called “Share a Meal. Close a Deal.” She’s the president and founder of the ...
10 years ago
ListenGentrification can benefit poorer residents as well as wealthier neighbors
Many Philadelphia neighborhoods are rapidly changing, leaving some wondering if the current wave of gentrification is a blessing or a cur ...
10 years ago
ListenSubaru breaks ground on new Camden headquarters
Car manufacturer Subaru broke ground on new 250,000-square-foot. headquarters in Camden Wednesday.
10 years ago
City committee OKs 15-year deal with Comcast, full Council to vote next week
A deal for a new 15-year franchise agreement between the city of Philadelphia and Comcast has won the approval of a City Council committe ...
10 years ago
ListenBridge discount between New Jersey, Pennsylvania goes into effect
Commuters who use four bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania can now receive discounts. The Delaware River Port Authority ...
10 years ago
Penn State, insurer scuffle over paying Sandusky victims
Penn State University is continuing to pay millions to victims in the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal, with the total payout no ...
10 years ago
ListenPopular Manayunk restaurant shut down over city tax debt
A popular Philadelphia restaurant has closed after 24 years due to a city tax debt. Philly.com rep ...
10 years ago
What to know about ‘BernieCare,’ Sanders’ health overhaul
The most ambitious “repeal and replace” health care plan from a presidential candidate comes from Sen. Bernie Sanders, not fr ...
10 years ago
Capitol recap: Proposed municipal pensions fix would allow skipping public bids
The exemption would apply to 98 percent of Pennsylvania’s municipal retirement systems. Susquehanna Township’s figured ...
10 years ago
Experts foresee big premium increases for Medicare drug plan
Rising drug costs are starting to hit Medicare’s popular prescription program, and experts say many seniors are looking at higher p ...
10 years ago
EPA says VW cheating software may be on more vehicles
U.S. environmental regulators say that software allowing six-cylinder Volkswagen diesel engines to cheat on pollution tests is on more mo ...
10 years ago
Court rules against Verizon in million-dollar state tax fight
Pennsylvania’s highest court is ruling against Verizon in an 11-year-old tax dispute about whether they owe millions over revenues ...
10 years ago
Uber won’t pay $50 million Pa. fine without a fight
The popular ride-sharing company Uber is once again staring down major fines for illegally operating in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, ...
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Benefit changes prompt SEPTA retirements
Benefit changes for non-union employees have led more managers than usual to retire from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Aut ...
10 years ago
Casino planners aim to assuage claims of racism with hiring goals — but some aren’t buying it
After defending themselves against accusations of racist practices in other cities, developers of a casino planned for South Philad ...
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