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U.S. unemployment rate drops to 3.7 percent, lowest in nearly 50 years
The economy has now added jobs for nearly eight straight years.
8 years ago
Analysts: Current N.J. gas prices ‘more like summer than fall’
Gas prices are on the rise in New Jersey amid an oil price rally and the state's new 4.3-cent gas tax increase taking effect.
8 years ago
Kavanaugh nomination battle is fought with millions in secret cash
Advocacy organizations on both sides are able to keep donors' contributions secret. But spending on TV ads must be disclosed to the FCC.
8 years ago
Amazon sets $15 minimum wage for U.S. employees, including temps
The retail giant, run by the world's richest man, was criticized earlier this year after revealing its workers' median pay was $28,446.
8 years ago
Elon Musk settles with SEC, agrees to step down as Tesla chairman
Under the terms of the settlement, Musk has agreed to step down as chairman of the Silicon Valley-based company, but will remain in his post as CEO.
8 years ago
Airport workers in New York, New Jersey to receive minimum of $19 per hour
Baggage handlers, cabin cleaners and people at concession stands will see their hourly pay rise to $19 by 2023.
8 years ago
"If we're going to talk about poverty, we have to address racial disparities."
8 years ago
New Jersey fuel consumption dropped after 2016 gas tax hike, says AAA
After New Jersey hiked its gas tax 22.6 cents a gallon, drivers bought less fuel in the Garden State.
8 years ago
Mayor Kenney vows to clean up audit issues over DNC security funds
He's promising all the money will be accounted for.
8 years ago
Uber pays $148M over yearlong cover-up of data breach
Instead of reporting the stolen data as required by law, Uber paid the hackers $100,000.
8 years ago
‘No vacations from poverty’ for Philadelphia’s poor residents
A new report shows how financial insecurity can affect everything from education to health.
8 years ago
The government fee that can cost poor Philadelphians their inheritance
In a city where a quarter of households earn less than $1,000 a month, many surviving family members struggle to pay off these bureaucratic fees.
8 years ago
Fed raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected
The Fed lifted its short-term rate by a modest quarter-point to a range of 2 percent to 2.25 percent.
8 years ago
Wolf keeps big lead over Wagner in campaign cash
We look at Tom Wolf's big fundraising lead in guv's race and the biggest donors.
8 years ago
American Airlines is the latest to raise checked-baggage fees
Airline travelers should prepare to dig deeper or pack lighter.
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