Money
McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection
The publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers across the country is filing for bankruptcy protection.
6 years ago
Pa. congressmen in vulnerable seats have posted relatively strong fundraising
Republican Scott Perry and Democrat Matt Cartwright are both considered to be in toss-up races.
6 years ago
Lawmakers, advocates worry bureau won’t fill half million 2020 census jobs
The bureau says it needs around a half-million workers to carry out the national head count. Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough on hiring.
6 years ago
Putting word out on free tax-prep, full refunds and how to avoid scams
Nonprofit group wants to alert lower-income residents to free services, how to get the refunds they’re entitled to, and how to spot scams.
6 years ago
U.S. charges 4 Chinese military members in Equifax breach
The four — members of the People's Liberation Army, an arm of the Chinese military — are also accused of stealing the company's trade secrets, law enforcement officials said.
6 years ago
New Jersey’s poll workers may get a pay bump to $300 a day
With their first raise in nearly 20 years, N.J. election workers could soon be making up to $300 a day.
6 years ago
Healthy U.S. job market: How big a political edge for Trump?
The strong job growth gives President Donald Trump more evidence for his assertion that the economy is flourishing under his watch.
6 years ago
Messy Iowa caucuses leave candidates scrambling for money
With campaigns girding for a protracted contest, fundraising success is critical to their long-term prospects.
6 years ago
Pa. Italian food purveyors say more tariffs could be ‘devastating’
A potential round of new tariffs on European products is sparking fears of “fake parmesan” among Italian food purveyors in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Listen 1:40Local exposure to Macy’s store closures could be vast
Macy’s hasn’t released a list of the stores it intends to close, though a partial list published by the Wall Street Journal doesn’t yet include any in the Philadelphia region.
6 years ago
Casino execs: Clean up Atlantic City, no Showboat gambling
Top executives of most of Atlantic City's casinos say the city needs to become cleaner and safer, with a better public perception in order for business conditions to improve.
6 years ago
Big on improving infrastructure, Carney makes $4.6 billion Delaware budget proposal
Flush with revenue, Delaware Gov. John Carney presents a spending plan to lawmakers that increases the budget by 4% over the current year.
6 years ago
Atlantic City pier sold, return of gambling to Showboat eyed
Five years after a Philadelphia developer bought an Atlantic City shopping and entertainment pier from Caesars Entertainment, he's selling it back to them.
6 years ago
Trump tariffs could squash Pa.’s new wine scene
A recent change in Pennsylvania's liquor law has helped expand the wine scene in the Philly region. Could retaliatory tariffs against the EU squash it?
Air Date: January 15, 2020
Listen 13:46Minimum wage hikes fuel higher pay growth for those at the bottom
Wages rose faster for low-income workers than for any other group in 2019. The gains are partly explained by the tight labor market.
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