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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his budget address for the 2025-26 fiscal year to a joint session of the state House and Senate at the Capitol,  Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Studio 2 Extra: Pa.’s budget will be late…again

For the fourth year in a row, lawmakers are in a deadlock over funding the Keystone State. Much of the fight in Harrisburg is over skill games and transit including SEPTA.

Air Date: June 27, 2025 1:30 pm

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State Rep. Joe Hohenstein (center left) and Sen. Nikil Saval
Pennsylvania
Transportation
Billy Penn

A SEPTA funding boost is uncertain amid a complex state budget struggle

Pro-transit advocacy is having an impact, but the path to a breakthrough hasn’t appeared yet.

2 months ago

outside Kook Burger and Bar in Philadelphia
Business
Employment
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Beach-themed Kook Burger closes its Center City, Jersey Shore locations. Owners hit with wage theft lawsuit

The owners of Kook Burger and Black Turtle Coffee filed for bankruptcy after closing burger restaurants in Philadelphia, New York City and at the Jersey Shore.

2 months ago

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(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Studio 2
Sports

Impact of paying college athletes

It's the new era of college sports, and it's expensive. We'll look at the impact of a $2.8 billion settlement that allows universities to pay players for the first time ever.

Air Date: June 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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One week, 4 days, 32 hours -- Could a four-day workweek work?
Studio 2
Economy
Employment

Four-day workweek: A win-win for employees and employers?

If your boss offered you a four-day week – with no cut in pay – would you take it? We take a closer look at the four-day workweek, its pros and cons and if it could work.

Air Date: June 5, 2025 12:00 pm

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A braider picks up pieces of synthetic braiding hair
National
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here’s what tariffs mean for braids and wigs

Stylists are considering raising their prices while the the U.S. and China negotiate new trade agreements.

3 months ago

Oliver Christian speaks with Lauren Swartz and another person
Business
Economy
International

New British trade leader stops in Philadelphia to boost international ties

There’s already overlap in the pharmaceutical industry between the U.K. and Pennsylvania, but details in Trump’s trade deal with the island still need to be hashed out.

3 months ago

Listen 0:47
Why is it so hard for young people to find work in the current job market?
Studio 2
Employment

Why are Gen Zers having so much trouble finding work?

College grads are having trouble finding work. Unemployment for young people is higher than the overall population, and some economists predict worse times are ahead.

Air Date: May 20, 2025

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people playing in Kensington's Cure Violence basketball league
National
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Kensington basketball league among projects hit by DOJ grant cuts

The U.S. Department of Justice cut over $800 million in grants nationwide, including $1.5 million for the hoops and anti-violence program. Others in Philly are affected, too.

4 months ago

Rite Aid store
Business
Economy
Philadelphia
Public Health

Massive layoffs at Rite Aid’s Philly HQ after filing for bankruptcy

The Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy had more than 1,000 corporate workers at the Navy Yard until layoffs.

4 months ago

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A utility meter
Energy
New Jersey
Politics

Electric bills in N.J. are about to shoot higher. Lawmakers are scrambling to hold the line on costs

An Assembly committee has approved an eight-bill package focused on energy affordability. The problem is the PJM grid is not keeping pace with demand.

4 months ago

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Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Business
Elections
Government
Government Accountability
Personal Finance
Politics

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing retirement, warns trade war will hurt America

At 94, Buffett ends six-decade run and warns of global risks from Trump’s tariffs and taps Greg Abel to take over.

4 months ago

Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Taxes

‘It’s huge’: Crozer Health closure will cost Delaware County schools, boroughs millions in tax revenue

The cash-strapped Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2 million in annual tax revenue with Crozer Health’s closure.

4 months ago

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Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium at the rally
PlanPhilly
Business
Employment
Philadelphia
Protests

Philly Mayor Parker joins minimum wage protest, pushes for permission from state for city-controlled wage laws

Most legislation to raise the minimum wage in Pennsylvania doesn’t survive a committee vote, but two years ago a bill passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

4 months ago

Listen 0:53
Eastwick residents, including Victor Jackson
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia

‘We’re not going to accept that’: Eastwick residents travel to D.C. to demand flood solutions funding be restored

Close to a dozen residents of the flood-prone neighborhood met with members of Congress Tuesday.

4 months ago

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