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Prospects dimming for behind-the-scenes push to expand video gaming in Pa.
A clash of deep-pocketed lobbying interests and concerns from some rank-and-file Republican lawmakers might stall the effort, though it will probably return in the fall.
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And they’re off! Live horse racing resumes at Delaware Park
Horses were back on the track, and maybe more importantly for the bottom line, spectators returned for the long-delayed opening day.
5 years ago
The rich have stopped spending and that’s tanked the economy
While retail sales bounced back in May, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.
5 years ago
U.S. casinos push for cashless gambling payments, citing virus
Presently, a small number of casinos use such payments, which include debit or credit cards, as well as apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.
5 years ago
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marked the 10th straight weekly decline in applications for jobless aid since they peaked in mid-March when COVID-19 hit hard.
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The Fed helped companies borrow money. Some laid off thousands anyway.
Companies can borrow money from the Federal Reserve under its new lending programs. It's been good for the stock market, but the economy has seen lopsided results.
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It’s official: U.S. economy is in a recession
The committee tasked with marking U.S. business cycles says the economy peaked in February, and has since been in a recession triggered by the pandemic.
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Money goes boom: Philly’s history of exploding ATMs
Experts say the spate of ATM explosions have nothing to do with political protest.
5 years ago
The future of small businesses as the country reopens
How are businesses going to navigate reopening during a health pandemic and national civic unrest?
Air Date: June 5, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58In first-ever virtual budget session, Del. lawmakers brace for cuts amid pandemic
Delaware lawmakers are working to balance the state budget in virtual committee hearings after COVID-19 turned a year of spending into a year of cuts.
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US food prices see historic jump and are likely to stay high
U.S. shoppers lately have seen the costs of meat, eggs and even potatoes soar as the coronavirus has disrupted processing plants and distribution networks.
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‘Not camera shy’: Pa. businesses trying to survive make video pitches for emergency aid
The fund’s application is slim, but has one demand other programs do not: a pitch made on video.
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Listen 3:55Pandemic disrupts illegal drug trade, upending both product and profits
One researcher says small-scale disruptions are common in the illegal drug trade, but the chaos seen in recent months is nearly unprecedented.
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Coronavirus closures send Atlantic City casino profits down 65%
Second-quarter earnings are sure to be worse because the casinos have been shut all of April and, so far, May, with no reopening date scheduled.
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Home decor retailer to cease operations, liquidate Philadelphia-area stores
A Texas-based home decor retailer has filed a motion seeking bankruptcy court approval to begin a wind-down of its retail operations.
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