
Money
What it has cost NJ to borrow billions during a health crisis
Last year, New Jersey borrowed about $4 billion to sustain the budget amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make that happen, the state was charged more than $12 million in fees.
3 months ago
Apply now: Pa. resumes unemployment for freelancers, self-employed and gig workers
Businesses who qualify may use the funds as needed to keep open after a brutal year of pandemic-related closures and losses.
3 months ago
President Biden will extend student loan payment freeze through Sept. 30
President Joe Biden plans to ask the Education Department to extend pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers through September 30th.
3 months ago
Take a look at South Philly’s massive new casino, opening in the middle of the pandemic
Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia will open its doors to the general public next month in South Philadelphia. It will become the second major casino within city limits.
3 months ago
A record year for N.J. sports betting; casinos, not so much
Over $6 billion worth of bets were placed last year in New Jersey, which won a Supreme Court case in 2018 that cleared the way for the expansion of legalized sports betting.
3 months ago
‘Level up’: Equity investors boost Pa.’s entrepreneurs of color during pandemic
“There is a disconnect between the world of capital … and Black-owned companies,” said Social Venture Circle Philadelphia Network Manager John Moore.
3 months ago
Amazon said it was removing Parler from its web hosting service, while Apple said it suspended the social media app from its store.
3 months ago
Center City District ad campaign aims to help restaurants survive
With images evoking battles of the past, the promotion encourages people to order takeout meals directly from the restaurants.
3 months ago
Murphy approves $14 billion N.J. tax break program amid opposition
It is full circle for Gov. Phil Murphy, who began his tenure with an investigation into the tax break scheme started under his predecessor, former GOP Gov. Chris Christie.
3 months ago
Black homeowners refinance less and pay more for mortgages, new data reveals
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta report found Black and non-white Hispanic homeowners paid more interest on their mortgages.
3 months ago
The new year will bring more transparency in hospital prices
A new federal health care rule requires hospitals to publicly post prices for every service they offer and break down those prices by component and procedure.
4 months ago
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increases go into effect Sunday
Pennsylvania Turnpike officials are reminding drivers that toll increases go into effect this weekend along with a hefty surcharge on non-EZ-Pass users.
4 months ago
Pa. coronavirus cases remain high, but trending downward
As coronavirus cases trend downward, the governor plans to lift indoor dining ban and other mitigation efforts.
4 months ago
With relief hard to access, GoFundMe was a small biz lifeline. That probably won’t continue.
2020 was a pinnacle year for crowdfunding.
4 months ago
Outlook unclear for $2,000 COVID-19 relief payments as action shifts to Senate
Democrats excoriated majority Republicans and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, but the road ahead remains uncertain for more in direct disbursements from the government.
4 months ago