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Elon Musk joins Twitter board after amassing massive stake
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
3 years ago
Impossible to track and sensitive to inflation: Philly ends talks about CityCoin cryptocurrency
Technologists say there are plenty of improvements to be made, but are concerned the group is resistant to change.
3 years ago
U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health
The government’s report showed that last month’s job growth helped shrink the unemployment rate to 3.6%. That’s the lowest rate since the pandemic erupted two years ago.
3 years ago
The monthly tip income factored in the minimum wage employers can pay will go up to $135 soon. But it still doesn’t mean a paycheck you can live on.
3 years ago
Powell says Fed will hike further and faster if necessary
Powell's message was more hawkish than his comments were after last week's Fed meeting.
3 years ago
Atlantic City casinos ‘bullish’ on growth for the rest of the year
There is a hope that revenue for Atlantic City casinos continue upward towards pre-pandemic levels by spring.
3 years ago
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s.
3 years ago
Wanted: More money, more meaning, less burnout. What’s fueling the Great Resignation
November saw a record-breaking 4.5 million people leave their jobs, including 143,000 Pennsylvanians.
3 years ago
Listen 5:15McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced they were suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Gas prices hit record highs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Gas prices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hit all-time highs over the weekend amid tight worldwide oil supplies and increased demand.
3 years ago
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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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.
3 years 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 49:00Philly 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.
3 years ago