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How to boost Jersey Shore tourism: End state diversion of revenue for a start
The state’s lucrative tourism industry could get a significant bump if it stretched out its prime shore season past the summer months.
7 years ago
Listen 5:21Poverty still plaguing Philadelphia, poorest big city in the country
Beyond the boundaries of some of Philadelphia’s most sought-after neighborhoods lies a vastly different reality.
7 years ago
Jersey Shore summer 2018 was down, AC improved
There are a few immutable facts about summer at the Jersey Shore: Birch beer goes with a slice ...
7 years ago
Philly antipoverty office: Lack of clout, vision, and leadership
Philadelphia's poverty rate is the highest among the 10 largest U.S. cities.
7 years ago
Former Philly official fined for spending city money on herself
The Philadelphia Board of Ethics has fined former City Representative Melanie Johnson $2,000 for tapping public funds for personal expenses.
7 years ago
Equal pay for equal shreds: World Surf League will award same prizes to men and women
The new policy closes a significant pay gap between men and women at the league's surf competitions.
7 years ago
Tesla stock takes a hit — after Elon Musk does the same
Musk, 47, appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience Thursday night.
7 years ago
Wolf reports $414K in 2017 income, $1.3M in charitable gifts
Republican gubernatorial nominee Scott Wagner has declined to release his tax return.
7 years ago
Murphy vows to fulfill campaign promise of $15 minimum wage in N.J.
Assembly speaker says lawmakers are formulating a bill to raise the minimum wage, but they haven’t worked out all the specifics.
7 years ago
In year of labor pains and gains, Philly union members march
One union grew with hundreds of newly organized workers at Philadelphia International Airport, while high court ruling diminished other ranks.
7 years ago
Do sustainable certifications for coffee really help coffee growers?
"Really, any kind of commodity – not just coffee – in sustainability certifications is a black box of effects and outcomes."
7 years ago
Rutgers poll: Most see improved economy, but say rich benefit at workers expense
Of those surveyed, 57 percent consider the federal government’s handling of the job situation fair or poor.
7 years ago
No NAFTA deal: Canada-U.S. talks to resume next week
After days of intense negotiations, the U.S. and Canada failed to agree on a deal.
7 years ago
Trump lifts steel quota Toomey said could hurt Shell’s ethane cracker
For months, piping destined for Shell Chemical’s Petrochemical complex in Beaver County sat in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
7 years ago