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Pa. AG Shapiro says Trump’s tipped wage proposal could take money from workers
The Pa. attorney general is planning to challenge the federal government if the Trump administration goes ahead with a proposal to change how tipped workers are paid.
7 years ago
Natural gas: The bridge to nowhere
Natural gas was supposed to bridge our energy needs until we built up our capacity for cleaner fuels. So why aren't we any closer to relying on renewable energy now?
Air Date: December 9, 2019
Listen 12:13Holidays bring phishing scam surge aimed at small business
While cybercriminals strike any time of the year, they’re particularly active during the holiday and income tax filing seasons when computer users expect to see more emails.
7 years ago
Do I hear $1,000? Auction of Hahnemann University Hospital equipment begins
Interested in buying a used linear accelerator, an old hospital stretcher or even a fully equipped hospital kitchen? Now is your chance.
7 years ago
Holiday stress: Amazon, others under gun for 1-day delivery
Amazon, Walmart and others have promised to deliver more of their orders within 24 hours.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania’s lowest-wage workers may have a raise coming — or not
The state Senate signed off on increase from $7.25 to $9.50, but it's not clear if the House is willing to follow suit
7 years ago
Forgiving student debt would boost economy, economists say
Economists say the dramatic proposals from Sanders and Warren to free millions of Americans from the burden of student debt could boost the economy in significant ways.
7 years ago
Financial tech hub at the University of Delaware to blend academics, business
A new financial tech hub will soon be built at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus in partnership with Discover Bank and the Delaware Technology Park.
7 years ago
More than 1 in 10 jobs in Philly are related to food — and the industry is growing fast
A new report quantified the city’s booming scene for the first time.
7 years ago
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are proposing raising taxes on the ultra-rich and prominent billionaires have been on the defensive about their wealth.
Air Date: November 19, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Betsy DeVos and the high-stakes standoff over student loan forgiveness
According to the most recent federal data, as of June 2019 more than 210,000 borrowers were waiting to have their claims processed under a 1995 rule known as borrower defense.
7 years ago
U.S. fracking helps to push a global plastic boom
Despite Scotland’s fracking ban, imported American shale gas is key to the economy in one town. To some, it’s an uneasy state of affairs.
7 years ago
Future owner of PES refinery could be decided as soon as January
So far, 15 parties have expressed interest in the complex, though their identities were not disclosed. Philadelphia Energy Solutions may hold an auction.
7 years ago
Should New Jersey limit the number of Atlantic City casinos?
Some New Jersey officials think the state should consider placing a limit on how many casinos would be allowed to operate in Atlantic City.
7 years ago
PNC customers frustrated over restricted access to third party payment apps
For months, PNC Bank customers have complained online that they’re having trouble using third party payment apps like Venmo.
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