Money
Uber lost $1 billion in 1st quarter, hopes profit-slashing price cuts ease up soon
Around the world, competition in ride-hailing is driving down prices and contributing to Uber's losses.
7 years ago
What’s doctor burnout costing America?
Doctor burnout is costing the U.S. health care system a lot — roughly $4.6 billion a year, according to a study published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
7 years ago
Pa. job report shows regional range in unemployment
Pa.’s unemployment rate has been on the decline over the last year but the picture is different when looking at individual areas across the state.
7 years ago
PSEG looks to benefit from — but not build — offshore wind developments
Rather than get involved in the construction side of emerging clean energy, PSE&G signals it will concentrate on energy management and transmission.
7 years ago
More companies and municipalities are passing salary transparency rules. We examine the effect they have on workers and wages, and discuss how to negotiate a salary or raise.
Air Date: May 30, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45N.J. may roll back tax on Shore rentals, but details remain fuzzy
When will the measure take effect? Who will it help? Key questions still unanswered as lawmakers move ahead with votes on tax on Shore rentals.
7 years ago
Beverage industry spent big on Quiñones-Sánchez, but soda tax still seems secure
While beverage association spent $631,000 on soda tax opponent Quiñones-Sánchez, she won race by just 485 votes.
7 years ago
$19.1 billion disaster aid bill stalled after Republican blocks House vote
Texas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June.
7 years ago
Democrats take to Harrisburg market to argue for higher wage in Pennsylvania
If you’re not thinking about your employees, you’re not taking them into account, and that’s a shame.”
7 years ago
Democratic pledges against big money come with an asterisk
Virtually all Democrats running for the White House rail against the flood of campaign cash. But as the primary unfolds, it's clear that those pledges come with asterisks.
7 years ago
Here’s how Pa. is spending a $56M grant to address opioid addiction
Housing for people with opioid use disorder tops the list of spending from a large federal grant to address opioid addiction in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
Journalism job cuts: Philly Inquirer plans buyouts to reduce newsroom staff
Rumor was 10% of the workforce would be slashed. Management disputes that figure.
7 years ago
Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill? Not during the Trump administration
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ruled out any changes to the U.S. currency imagery before 2028.
7 years ago
Atlantic City casino earnings way down amid more competition
More casinos have meant less profit in Atlantic City since two gambling halls reopened last summer.
7 years ago
IFO: Though economy has slowed slightly, Pa. finances are stable
Ahead of next month’s state budget negotiations, Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office has released a report reassuring lawmakers that revenues are stable.
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