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N.J. minimum wage goes up again on Jan. 1 amid rising inflation
One economist said what was intended to be a boost for workers when Gov. Murphy signed the minimum wage law in 2019 has now become a “catch-up game.”
1 year ago
Fewer immigrant workers are coming to fill key jobs. That has slowed the U.S. economy
Fewer immigrants are coming to fill those jobs — particularly in some key industries that keep the economy moving.
1 year ago
Halal cart prices rise slightly as Philly street vendors try to adapt
A platter that was once $6 might now set you back $8 — but that doesn’t reflect the reality of much higher wholesale costs.
1 year ago
Philly Fed analysis shows pandemic economic blows fell unevenly across race and gender lines
Businesses owned by people of color and women were more likely to report losing revenue, and less likely to get federal aid they applied for.
1 year ago
Kellogg to hire permanent replacements for striking workers who rejected proposed contract
Temporary employees have been working at the company's cereal plants across Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Tennessee after the strike began in October.
2 years ago
From glass bottles to botanicals, Pa. distillers spell out supply chain struggles
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but shortages of everything from bottles to labels to machine parts have gummed up the booze works.
2 years ago
Amazon announces progress after an outage disrupted sites across the internet
The company says its "network device issues" are resolved. Earlier, users were blocked from sites or apps connected to Amazon Web Services, including NPR, and Netflix.
2 years ago
Debt collectors can now text, email, and DM you on social media
Officials say the new rules are a necessary update to an outdated law, but consumer advocates worry that borrowers risk missing key information or falling prey to scammers.
2 years ago
PECO rates are rising as the temperature dips. A cold winter is expected
Philadelphia area residents will see jumps in their heating and electric bills. The Public Utility Commission warns against "sticker shock."
2 years ago
Wawa ranks as Pennsylvania’s largest privately-owned company
$11 billion in sales puts it at No. 29 in the nation.
2 years ago
Crypto enthusiasts want to buy an NBA team, after failing to purchase U.S. Constitution
Krause House DAO, named after the late Chicago Bulls general manager, Jerry Krause, has raised $4 million with the long-shot goal of trying to buy an NBA sports franchise.
2 years ago
How understaffed are stores? Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain
Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales.
2 years ago
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
Stocks sank Friday as a new coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa appeared to be spreading across the globe.
2 years ago