Money
Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increase takes effect
A six percent increase for cash and E-ZPass took effect Sunday.
6 years ago
Planet Money, episode 816: Bitcoin Losers
Plenty of people will tell you they're getting rich off of bitcoin.
6 years ago
Rare penny minted in Philadelphia sells for $300,000
When is a penny worth $300,000? When it's one of the first copper coins struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, in 1793.
6 years ago
Push for hazard duty pay for Delaware road crews
Delaware state Senator Bryan Townsend said DelDOT crews should be paid more for working in dangerous conditions.
6 years ago
Who’s affected by computer chip security flaw?
Here's a look at what's affected, what's being done about it, and whether you should worry.
6 years ago
What lies ahead in 2018 for Philly’s tech scene? Watching the realLIST
Each new year begins with all kinds of lists and predictions. For the staff of Technical.ly Philly, watchers of all things tech, that means compiling the REAList.
6 years ago
Listen 5:58Delaware’s new tax on vaping products takes effect Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, Delawareans will pay five cents per fluid milliliter of e-juice — the often flavored liquid containing nicotine used to produce the vapor in e-cigarettes.
6 years ago
On New Year’s Day, many low-wage workers will celebrate with a raise
In 18 states and 20 localities, lawmakers are forcing up the minimum wage on Jan. 1.
6 years ago
Trenton residents, businesses welcome city’s first Starbucks
The coffee giant selected Trenton as the ninth of 15 planned "opportunity cafes" — stores opened in underserved, low- to medium-income communities that train young workers.
6 years ago
Listen 5:02Philly-area nonprofits are fretting over new tax law
The GOP tax overhaul is giving some nonprofit organizations holiday heartburn. The reason: itemization. More specifically, it’s the lack thereof.
6 years ago
Listen 2:29Christie orders N.J. towns to accept early property tax payments
New Jerseyans worried about a higher federal tax bill next year, thanks to the GOP’s tax overhaul, may get the chance to pay less if they pay up now.
6 years ago
Listen 2:01The tax law’s new way of measuring inflation could take a toll on taxpayers
The use of the chained consumer price index to determine when to adjust tax brackets and eligibility for deductions, is expected to push more people into higher tax brackets.
6 years ago
Philly businesses hope to see green during Eagles’ playoff run
In January, the Eagles will return to the playoffs for the first time in four years. But will postseason play boost local business?
6 years ago
Listen 2:10Nuclear power bailout plan could mean higher costs for New Jersey residents
Senate President Steve Sweeney said the bill creates a review process for the state Board of Public Utilities to determine if a nuclear plant needs a subsidy.
6 years ago
Congress scrambles to keep government running before Friday deadline
House Republicans unveiled a spending bill early Thursday morning that would push a deadline to fund the government back, from midnight on Friday to Jan. 19.
6 years ago