Money
From making rent to ‘found money’: Philly residents share their stimulus cash stories
The money — most adults will get $1,200, with an additional $500 per qualifying child — is meant to help Americans weather the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Listen 5:17This 24-year-old entrepreneur is helping Black-owned restaurants survive coronavirus
Black and Mobile is an online delivery service that caters to Black-owned restaurants. The coronavirus shutdown has increased demand for its service.
6 years ago
Get your benefits: How to navigate Pa.’s overloaded unemployment system
It could be a month before gig workers receive any funds.
6 years ago
Americans start to see relief payments; some face a wait
Americans are beginning to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts.
6 years ago
How the coronavirus pandemic could impact the future of Philly’s food economy
As a city known for its robust and vibrant food scene, Philadelphia is facing lots of questions about what the coronavirus pandemic means for the industry long term.
6 years ago
6.6 million more file for unemployment as coronavirus keeps economy shut
The number of people seeking jobless benefits shot up again last week, as 6.6 million more people filed first-time unemployment claims.
6 years ago
Del. realtors get creative to sell homes while keeping a distance during coronavirus
Real estate transactions may be slowing down, but realtors say they’re still finding ways to sell homes and help clients that have to move.
6 years ago
‘Painful cuts’ to city services anticipated as Philly faces coronavirus’ staggering costs
Numerous Philadelphia councilmembers say that they have been told to expect “deep cuts” to services and operating departments. None have seen details.
6 years ago
Airlines want to cancel rule requiring them to refund fares for canceled flights
An industry group says airlines around the world are burning through cash and can't afford to pay refunds to customers for canceled flights, despite regulations requiring it.
6 years ago
‘I am just panicking’: Small businesses scramble to apply for shutdown loans
Small business owners across the country are rushing to apply for $350 billion in federally-guaranteed loans. But there have been issues applying through community banks.
6 years ago
Delaware unemployment applications soar during coronavirus shutdowns
Delaware is working to eliminate a backlog of applications for unemployment assistance, having received about 30,000 claims over two weeks.
6 years ago
Business groups, state and federal programs try to help N.J’s small businesses stay afloat
The question is whether loans, grants, tax credits and expanded unemployment benefits will be able to fully meet the growing demand for help
6 years ago
Pa. banks inundated with requests for federal small business loans intended to prevent layoffs
A new federal loan program to help small businesses weather the economic fallout of the coronavirus outbreak got off to a shaky start Friday.
6 years ago
Unemployment during coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to slow the economy, countries all over the world are grappling with unemployment. How do different countries compare?
Air Date: April 3, 2020
Listen 49:15With underemployed goats and closed restaurants, farmers brace for coronavirus losses
N.J. and Pa. farmers are bracing themselves as business drops and commodity prices fall while the COVID-19 pandemic rages. They see little help on the way.
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