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Amazon faces multiple pickets as union targets holiday shopping rush
The campaign launched by the Teamsters union comes during the holiday-shopping rush, though Amazon says it has not affected operations.
2 months ago
Crypto’s future: Stable investment or risky gamble?
We’re talking about cryptocurrency. Wednesday Bitcoin topped $100k again and with a crypto-friendly administration coming into the White House, is crypto finally mainstream?
Air Date: December 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 46:56Proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Kroger and Albertsons in 2022 proposed what would be the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history.
3 months ago
New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day
Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said Monday the state’s gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon.
3 months ago
Shoppers were strolling up and down Germantown Avenue on a bitterly cold but sunny day during the largest small business-centric shopping day of the year in Philadelphia.
3 months ago
Listen 1:14SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know
The board approved the 7.5% increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit.
3 months ago
Philly’s small business community comes together for Bridging Blocks event
Over 100 entrepreneurs gathered, shared and learned during event at WHYY’s Studios.
3 months ago
Listen 42:47The proposal would mandate wage and benefits for stadium workers similar to what’s in place at the airport.
4 months ago
Listen 1:07Once a teacher at the Carlisle Indian Industrial boarding school, she left to expose the abuses there and fought for American Indian voting rights in the early 1900s.
4 months ago
Listen 1:04Studio 2 Extra: Mark Zandi says this is the ‘best’ economy in decades
Economist Mark Zandi tweeted, "This is among the best performing economies in my 35+ years as an economist." He explains why, and talks about the avalanche that ensued.
Air Date: October 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 14:59American Water, the largest water utility in U.S., is targeted by a cyberattack
The New Jersey–based water and wastewater utility company said Monday it has paused billing to customers after becoming aware of unauthorized activity last Thursday.
5 months ago
Philly stadium workers end strike for Phillies playoffs, but continue call for Aramark boycott
Even though the four-day strike is over, union workers still hope to drum up support for their contract fight with Aramark.
5 months ago
The Direct File program allows taxpayers to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software.
5 months ago
Port strike day 3: Dockworkers strike suspended until Jan. 15
A historic United States port strike has been suspended, sources told ABC News.
5 months ago
What’s going on with the price of groceries?
Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.
Air Date: September 24, 2024 12:00 pm
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