Money
The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan
Four stores in the region will close. One thing the retailer might have considered: the condition of some of its locations.
7 years ago
A $43 million tax break for people in poverty? Philly is thinking about it.
Councilmember Allan Domb wants to create a wage tax refund for low-income Philadelphians.
7 years ago
Company execs say tax subsidies cemented move to Camden
According to testimony from Subaru of America, American Water Works and others, New Jersey’s steep income and property taxes would have scared them off.
7 years ago
Finding true social security while waiting at Two Penn Center
We were still getting used to our new status: retired.
7 years ago
PUC votes to make utility bills more affordable for low-income Pennsylvanians
In a 3-2 vote, Pa.’s Public Utility Commission amended its policy statement to reduce the burden on low-income customers in assistance programs.
7 years ago
Homeowners are on the hook to fix Philly’s ‘disintegrating’ sidewalks
The city, which is being sued by disability advocates, doesn’t track requests for repairs.
7 years ago
N.J. lawmakers unveil $40M plan to repair Wildwood Boardwalk
The money would come from an unlikely source: the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. An expert called the plan ill-advised.
7 years ago
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?
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