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K-12
Pennsylvania

Philly-area education leaders and nonprofit providers breathe a sigh of relief after Pa. Legislature approves a budget

Education leaders are applauding new funding increases that promise to bridge the divide between high- and low-income school districts.

7 months ago

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Pennies are piled up Feb. 10, 2025,
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

8 things to know about the penny and Philadelphia

As production ends, we share some interesting facts — including an estimate of how many are currently in circulation.

7 months ago

A girl and a parent use a penny press machine
Economy
Government
Philadelphia

U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to press final penny as the 1-cent coin gets canceled

The U.S. Mint has been making pennies in Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace, since 1793, a year after Congress passed the Coinage Act.

7 months ago

Berenice Lara Pulido
Business
Delaware
Food & Drink

La realidad detrás de la puerta de la cocina: lo que la quiebra de Iron Hill revela sobre las presiones que afrontan los restaurantes de Delaware

En Los Mayas y en todo Delaware, los propietarios de restaurantes están luchando por mantenerse a flote en medio del aumento de costes y presión laboral.

7 months ago

Gold, silver hit record highs in the past week. Good or bad?
Studio 2
Economic Development
Economy

What the price of gold tells us about the US economy

Gold and silver prices surged to record highs in the past week – a pattern often tied to investor uncertainty. But how uncertain could they be when stock are booming?

Air Date: October 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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Is the middle class actually shrinking, or are we just losing the traditional hallmarks of it?
Studio 2
Economy

What does it mean to be middle class?

Many people are feeling squeezed in today’s economy, with the prospect of affording college and a house, as well as saving for retirement, feeling further out of reach.

Air Date: October 2, 2025 12:00 pm

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What drives up 'gray divorce' among people 65 and up?
Studio 2
Gender
Home & Family
Mental Health
Sex & Relationships

Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60

Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?

Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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Some mothers wish to return to work as soon as possible, while others prefer to stay home and care for their children; their reasons for these choices differ greatly.
Studio 2
Economy
Employment
Home & Family

Why are more moms quitting their jobs?

More than 200,000 women have quit this year alone. That’s the steepest decline in four decades and washes away many of the job gains from the pandemic.

Air Date: September 18, 2025 12:00 pm

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GOP used to be synonymous with unfettered free markets, but some of President Trump’s recent decisions – like the government taking a 10% stake in computer chip company Intel – have some Republicans saying it's a step towards socialism. (Photo Credit: AP NEWS - altered)
Studio 2
Economy

Is Trumponomics eroding capitalism?

Are Trump’s economic policies eroding free-market capitalism? We hash it out with a Libertarian and a Republican.

Air Date: September 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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A man checks for air leakages at a home's door
Energy
Environment
Taxes

This tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades has saved Pa., Del. and N.J. millions. It’s expiring at the end of 2025

The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.

9 months ago

Gov. Phil Murphy discusses the Anchor property-tax relief program. (Credit/NJ Governor’s Office)
New Jersey
Taxes

New Jersey is gearing up to dispatch a new round of ANCHOR property tax relief money to homeowners and renters

Some people who qualified for an ANCHOR payment last year will have to fill out a new application. Here’s what you need to know to get your money.

9 months ago

Listen 1:07
Buy now, pay later? BNPL apps are a chance for some and a risk for others.
Studio 2
Business
Economic Development
Economy

Are you overspending with Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay? A BNPL reality check

Buy now, pay later apps are growing in popularity, especially among young shoppers. Some financial experts say these convenient apps are cause for concern.

Air Date: August 19, 2025 12:00 pm

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WHYY News Business Breakfast
Economic Development
Philadelphia

Here’s what you missed during Philly’s influential tri-state Black Chamber tour to prepare for 2026

The African American Chamber of Commerce is working to make sure its members can grow their businesses from the influx of tourists next year.

10 months ago

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The Philadelphia skyline.
Business
Gender
Philadelphia

How Philadelphia women are still working to close the gender pay gap

Data shows that, across multiple factors, the pay gap between men and women still persists, even in big cities like Philadelphia.

10 months ago

Listen 1:03
A for sale sign sits outside of a house
NPR
Housing
National

Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?

Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.

10 months ago

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