
Money
‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers
Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
‘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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 1:07New 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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 3:12Black 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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 13:08Everything you don’t pay sales tax on in Pennsylvania, from books to utilities
Sunburn treatments are tax-free, but sunblock isn’t. And pumpkins escape sales tax, but only if you’re planning on one for dinner.
2 years ago
KOP startup looks to build electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide
The clean technology startup that builds wireless charging devices for large electric vehicles opened a new research and development laboratory in King of Prussia.
2 years ago
The majority of small businesses across the Delaware Valley did not see an increase in revenue during 2022, but that’s an improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
2 years ago
Wall Street tumbles to its worst loss in months
Yields were mixed after Fitch cut the U.S. government’s credit rating. The downgrade strikes at the core of the financial system.
2 years ago