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Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
3 months ago
Listen 0:57How Fishtown Seafood is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods
With three retail and wholesale locations in Philadelphia and Haddonfield, New Jersey, Fishtown Seafood's products include oysters — and 60% to 70% come from Canada.
3 months ago
New Jersey politicians, officials react to pending electric rate increase
Officials blame energy policy and the disconnect between demand and supply for the rate hike.
3 months ago
Listen 1:06Americus Reed II and Jordyn Holman discuss the political economic blackout protesting Target, Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers for DEI policy reversals nationwide.
Air Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:55Delmarva’s customers say they can’t afford gas and electric bills that doubled, and in some cases tripled, in January. Gov. Meyer says he’s in search of a new Public Advocate.
3 months ago
Listen 1:56Here’s how Trump’s tariffs could impact you and your wallet
Trump has slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico — and an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods. Americans are likely to see higher prices on a variety of products.
3 months ago
Philly start-up trying to improve financial literacy snags equity stake from Enterprise Center
Inspired by savings clubs, the goal is to connect financial advisers to first-time investors to stock market investing.
3 months ago
Listen 1:014 things to know about the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission
The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.
3 months ago
Listen 0:50Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE
The mass resignation of engineers, data scientists and product managers is a temporary setback for Elon Musk and President Trump's tech-driven purge of the federal workforce.
3 months ago
Gov. Shapiro says Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans
Pennsylvania's governor said Monday that more than $2 billion identified as either frozen or held up by an unspecified review was now accessible to state agencies.
3 months ago
How Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.
3 months ago
Shoplifters stole from Macy’s in Center City at least 280 times last year, police records show
In December, Macy’s reported the shoplifting of merchandise worth at least $200 to Philadelphia police 37 times, records show.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03How the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl festivities are boosting the local economy
More than 1 million people are expected to attend the Philadelphia Eagles parade in Center City.
3 months ago
Trump administration set to purchase $400M worth of armored Teslas
It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.
3 months ago
Record betting at BetMGM and Caesars for Sunday’s Super Bowl
BetMGM Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook each reported that Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over Kansas City was the most-bet single sporting event in each of their histories.
4 months ago