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Learn how blockchain works at cryptocurrency mining exhibit in University City
An exhibition at the University of Pennsylvania traces the ecological roots of the blockchain industry.
7 years ago
Amid trade uncertainty, Pennsylvania sheds manufacturing jobs
The head of Pennsylvania’s Manufacturer’s Association said he supports the president’s trade tactics.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania gets $55.9M to help people living with opioid addiction
It's the second year the state will receive the federal Health and Human Services grant.
7 years ago
Pa. receives no bids for sixth mini-casino license
State lawmakers approved the creation of mini-casinos in 2017 as a way to balance the state budget. Up to 10 mini-casino licenses were available.
7 years ago
Pa.’s $2.83 an hour tipped worker is probably broke
The minimum wage for hourly workers in Pennsylvania is $7.25 — unless you work for tips. Why is the minimum wage for tipped workers so much lower?
Air Date: September 4, 2019
Listen 11:38Why Pennsylvania jury duty pays $9 per day
The city didn’t set that rate. It’s written into a section of state statute.
7 years ago
‘Particularly dark’ Labor Day for Philadelphia’s unemployed union workers
With Hahnemann University Hospital and the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery closures, the city will be losing about 2,500 union jobs.
7 years ago
Listen 1:25Where did the Sacklers move cash from their opioid maker?
Where did the money withdrawn from Purdue over the years end up? And how much might the family be holding that state and local governments should consider fair game?
7 years ago
Pa. to test appetite for more mini-casinos
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold at least one more auction for a mini-casino license.
7 years ago
Study finds Pennsylvanians are working more than their neighbors to fill up gas tanks
Drivers should see a break at the pump this Labor Day weekend.
7 years ago
New Jersey’s gas tax to stay flat in 2020
New Jersey's gas tax won't be going up in the coming year, the state Treasury announced Wednesday. The rate will remain at 41.4 cents per gallon.
7 years ago
Former PES refinery CEO Rinaldi says he wants to make renewable fuels at the complex
Philip Rinaldi announced a new company, Philadelphia Energy Industries, and a plan to buy and restart the Point Breeze and Girard Point refineries.
7 years ago
Could electric bills in Pa. become more affordable? This agency holds the key
All the info you didn’t know you needed about the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
7 years ago
After federal rule change, N.J. lawmakers want to hike funding for Planned Parenthood
New Jersey lawmakers want to provide state money to Planned Parenthood and other health care providers who have abandoned some of their federal funding.
7 years ago
Foss retires as CEO at Aramark
Aramark chief executive Eric J. Foss stepped down Monday, on the heels of a large stock purchase by activist investor Mantle Ridge last week.
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