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Local governments in N.J. and other states struggle to distribute money from opioid settlements
Most towns with populations over 10,000 are getting part of the funds, which total over $50 billion. In at least one New Jersey county, not much planning has happened.
11 months ago
Amy Tan’s ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’, The Nightmare of Customer Service
The Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan on her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Plus, from AI chatbots to cheap products, American consumers have a long list of complaints.
Air Date: May 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.
12 months ago
Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first U.S. bank failure this year
The FDIC said it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.
12 months ago
New Jersey Transit approves a 15% fare hike, the first increase in nearly a decade
The increase, which takes effect July 1, also calls for annual, regular fare increases of 3% in subsequent years. It's the first time rates will rise in nearly 10 years.
12 months ago
Investors pour $1B into Delaware River waterfront projects over 10 years
There’s a steady pipeline of projects planned along the Philly waterfront — including apartments, retail and a public park — even though one developer paused mid-construction.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11Vice President Kamala Harris unveils more student debt relief measures in North Philly
The Biden administration expects the debt relief program will help 30 million people nationwide.
1 year ago
Listen 1:00Delaware economy faces challenge with more job openings than workers seeking employment
The Delaware Business Roundtable says reasons for the low labor rate include the increasing population of seniors moving to the state and difficulty finding child care.
1 year ago
Listen 1:29Want to save money on your water bill? Start with checking for leaks
Water providers and environmental agencies have several tips to help homeowners find leaks and cut down on water waste.
1 year ago
Handpicked numbers were the golden ticket to the $1.13B Mega Millions jackpot in New Jersey
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302.6 million.
1 year ago
Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here’s what to know
Since three months have passed without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $977 million.
1 year ago
Pa. pauses distributing cash grants for heating bills amid federal budget delay
The state is continuing to accept applications and distribute crisis grants to households at immediate risk of losing heat.
1 year ago
Listen 1:23A West Philly ‘career matchmaker’ nonprofit gets a $4M surprise
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative didn’t apply for a grant from billionaire MacKenzie Scott of Amazon fame — her team discovered it.
1 year ago
Listen 1:06‘Fix the mix’: Climate activists want PECO to buy more renewable energy
Climate activists want PECO to add more renewables to its energy sources and say solar and wind energy are cheap enough to make them viable for ratepayers and the environment.
1 year ago
Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee
A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.
1 year ago
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