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Business
Delaware
Economy

‘You have to be patient’: Black Friday shoppers line up for deals at Christiana Mall

More than 130 million people were expected to take advantage of discounts on the traditional shopping day — and some also found ways to give back.

3 years ago

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NPR
Economy

Why are sales so hard to resist? Let’s unravel this Black Friday mystery

The human brain has to really fight the lure of a discount. Companies know this and use many tricks to push our buttons. But there's a way to outsmart them.

3 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
Business
Economy
Government

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike

Since launching the most aggressive series of rate hikes in four decades in March 2022 to fight inflation, it has pulled back and has now raised rates only once since May.

3 years ago

Rowhomes in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Housing
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Real Estate

‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers

Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.

3 years ago

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Business
Economy
Philadelphia

Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy

The DOJ in March alleged that Rite Aid knowingly filled hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances from 2014 to 2019.

3 years ago

LaKeysha Jean poses for a photo at a window
Business
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia

‘Focused on growth’: Philly workshop offers Black entrepreneurs tips on expanding their businesses

The one-day intensive hosted by Mom Your Business included panels, networking, and technical support.

3 years ago

someone crosses an empty intersection
Business
Economy
Philadelphia

Philadelphia ranks No. 5 in the nation for downtown foot traffic recovery since 2019

Philadelphia’s Center City District staff explored economic recovery metrics, such as foot traffic, in 26 cities nationwide.

3 years ago

Philadelphia's Center City skyline
Business
Gender
Philadelphia

Men still control 73% of board seats of Philly region’s biggest publicly traded companies

There are only three women CEOs at the top 100 publicly traded companies in the Philadelphia region, according to a PwC analysis for the Forum of Executive Women.

3 years ago

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UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
NPR
Business
Economy
Employment

How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers

Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.

3 years ago

Striking auto workers hold signs.
NPR
Economy
Employment
National

How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy

There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected.

3 years ago

United Automobile Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain speaks as UAW members and their supporters gather for Solidarity Sunday at the UAW Region 1 office
NPR
Business
Employment

The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers

For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.

3 years ago

Gas nozzles on cars
Energy
New Jersey
Taxes
Transportation

New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1

The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.

3 years ago

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Business
Economy
New Jersey

Key indicators show summer delivering a mixed bag to Jersey Shore economy

Overall numbers are better than 2019, but brick-and-mortar gaming revenues were down compared to last year.

3 years ago

A walk way and buildings on Temple's campus.
Higher Education
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania

Pa. ranks No. 2 in the nation for higher ed credit card marketing deals

Two dozen universities and alumni associations across Pa. participate in credit card marketing agreements — the most lucrative of which can yield millions.

3 years ago

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NPR
Government
Higher Education
National
Personal Finance

Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment

More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.

3 years ago

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