
Money
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.05 billion after another drawing without a big winner
Mega Millions says the new potential jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of the game and the fifth over $1 billion.
2 months ago
Many Pennsylvania state retirees say they can’t afford inflation on their stagnant pensions
Nearly 69,000 former public school and state workers retired before Pennsylvania boosted pension payments two decades ago. Some lawmakers now want to give them an increase.
2 months ago
U.S. economy unexpectedly accelerated to a 2.4% growth rate in April-June quarter despite Fed hikes
Driving the gain was a burst of business investment, which surged at a 5.7% annual pace, the fastest rate since late 2021.
2 months ago
Federal Reserve raises its key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in its drive to slow inflation
The move lifted the Fed’s benchmark short-term rate from roughly 5.1% to 5.3% — its highest level since 2001.
2 months ago
Philly union workers rally just days before UPS contract expires
The union contract between 5,000 Philadelphia Teamsters and UPS will expire on July 31. If no deal is reached, members have authorized a strike.
2 months ago
Got tipping rage? This barista reveals what it’s like to be behind the tip screen
The rise in tipping has many customers fuming, but one worker who depends on tips says most customers misunderstand what they are.
2 months ago
The Battery in Fishtown is getting a 62-unit boutique hotel
The new Fishtown hotel known as Riversuites is expected to open by the end of the year.
3 months ago
The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce formed in 2020 to help Black business owners grow while creating new opportunities for others.
3 months ago
Inflation eases to its lowest in over two years, but it’s still running a bit high
Annual inflation hit 3% in June, the lowest since March 2021, a sign that the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate hikes are having an impact.
3 months ago
‘A return to normal’: New report shows silver lining for renters in Philadelphia
Prices remain high, but aren’t growing at the rate they were during the pandemic.
3 months ago
Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know
Amazon's annual sale will run Tuesday and Wednesday, boasting that the sales offered will be its lowest prices so far this year. Before you buy, read here.
3 months ago
Organic food supplier to shutter its South Jersey distribution center
The Providence, Rhode Island-based business decided to consolidate its warehouse operations.
3 months ago
Philly-area job recovery outpaces New York City, D.C., and Baltimore
Even leisure and hospitality, which has been slower to recover since the pandemic began, has seen a full recovery.
3 months ago
Is Threads really a ‘Twitter killer’? Here’s what we know so far
Meta's new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter's competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram.
3 months ago
Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads
Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Wednesday. Called Threads, the new offering is billed as a text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram.
3 months ago