Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
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Forman Mills sold to NYC retailer amid threat of bankruptcy, layoffs
The discount retail chain previously warned the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry of the potential layoffs but the sale went through.
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Elkins Park medical marijuana dispensary workers vote to unionize
The medical marijuana industry across Pa. generates $7.3 billion in retail sales. Workers say they want more than $17 an hour, and have voted to unionize.
3 years ago
Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban
Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.
3 years ago
Listen 1:09Philly office cleaners protest ‘union busting’ New Jersey contractor
A New Jersey-based building services business stopped using union workers when it took over a Philadelphia-area janitorial contract and workers say it’s not fair.
3 years ago
Trucks face some traffic congestion after I-95 bridge collapse, PhilaPort ‘running smoothly’
Dozens of tractor trailers were diverted from I-95 for the second day in a row, leaving drivers scrambling to find alternative routes in Northeast Philadelphia.
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Discount retailer Forman Mills lays off 119 employees due to ‘economic circumstances’
Attorneys say Forman Mills did not offer 90 days’ notice for the mass layoff and workers are owed millions in severance.
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Odunde is more than a celebration of African culture; officials say international trade is next
About two dozen business owners, ambassadors, and economic development leaders gathered to discuss how to work better together during the African Business Roundtable.
3 years ago
Listen 1:41Philly nonprofit to help small businesses buy property
The Enterprise Center has a new revolving loan pool earmarked for minority owned small businesses making a major capital investment.
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Listen 1:28Philadelphia metro labor market ‘really resilient’ as region rebounds
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that health services and hospitality drove job growth across the Philadelphia metro area over the past 12 months.
3 years ago
Listen 1:38Philly businesses prepare for big crowds Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend travel projections show that demand for tourism will be high this summer.
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Listen 1:41Home prices across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware continue to climb
Realtors across the tri-state region say homebuyer demand remains strong despite a steady hike in the cost to purchase a home, recent housing data shows.
3 years ago
Philly Fed: Manufacturing slump lingers across the region
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that activity in the region continued to decline for the ninth time in a row.
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