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Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
The DOJ in March alleged that Rite Aid knowingly filled hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances from 2014 to 2019.
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‘Focused on growth’: Philly workshop offers Black entrepreneurs tips on expanding their businesses
The one-day intensive hosted by Mom Your Business included panels, networking, and technical support.
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Philadelphia ranks No. 5 in the nation for downtown foot traffic recovery since 2019
Philadelphia’s Center City District staff explored economic recovery metrics, such as foot traffic, in 26 cities nationwide.
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Men still control 73% of board seats of Philly region’s biggest publicly traded companies
There are only three women CEOs at the top 100 publicly traded companies in the Philadelphia region, according to a PwC analysis for the Forum of Executive Women.
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Listen 1:07How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.
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How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy
There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected.
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The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers
For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.
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New Jersey gas tax to increase by about a penny per gallon starting Oct. 1
The roughly 2% increase comes after the gas tax fell in the previous two years.
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Key indicators show summer delivering a mixed bag to Jersey Shore economy
Overall numbers are better than 2019, but brick-and-mortar gaming revenues were down compared to last year.
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Pa. ranks No. 2 in the nation for higher ed credit card marketing deals
Two dozen universities and alumni associations across Pa. participate in credit card marketing agreements — the most lucrative of which can yield millions.
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Listen 3:12Borrowers can now apply for new, income-based student loan repayment
More than 20 million borrowers are eligible under the new repayment plan, and many will see lower payments.
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Black business expo in Philadelphia connects entrepreneurs via ‘speed networking’
The African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is hosting its first National Black Business Month Expo inside the Comcast Spectacor.
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The most interesting items from Bankroll’s 1,244-lot, fire-sale restaurant auction
It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.
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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy
The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.
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Philadelphia Fed president says regional economy on track for ‘soft landing’
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.
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