Money
AP: After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
6 years ago
You won’t see Trump’s taxes before Election Day, but he could face bigger problems
The Supreme Court's decision Thursday means Trump's financial records will likely need to be turned over to a New York grand jury and could imperil his brand and fortune.
6 years ago
In final report, N.J. task force finds more faults with state’s $11B tax break programs
The task force’s final report lays out a culture of “getting to yes” instead of ensuring companies delivered on promises to the state and communities.
6 years ago
A promising year for Pennsylvania’s state budget ends with a $3.2 billion thud
The state permanently lost $444 million in June alone, with that number expected to be $5 billion overall by this time next year.
6 years ago
Facebook boycott grows: Ford joins Coca-Cola, Starbucks and other brands
The list of major advertisers pulling out of Facebook continues to grow as the company weathers criticism over its handling of racist and violent rhetoric on the platform.
6 years ago
Bankruptcy judge clears away final hurdle in PES refinery sale
With a $26.5 million cut in the price agreed to by Philadelphia Energy Solutions and Hilco Redevelopment OK’d, the deal is expected to close Friday.
6 years ago
As coronavirus-adjusted budget passes state Senate, Del. lawmakers clash over spending bills
Delaware senators gave near-unanimous support to the $4.55 billion budget, but debate on two other spending bills proved much more contentious.
6 years ago
Two of Philly’s unique Black history institutions are fundraising to survive
The Colored Girls Museum and the Paul Robeson House have joined forces to raise $100,000.
6 years ago
Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools
Many schools find themselves overwhelmed by the potential expenses that would come with operating under pandemic-induced social distancing guidelines.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 years ago
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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