Laura Benshoff
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With Biden’s spending plan in peril, Philly families set to lose $1 billion in benefits
The political future of President Biden’s social spending plan remains in flux as Democrats’ razor thin majority in the Senate demands full consensus of its members.
3 years ago
Philly to keep giving Johnson and Johnson vax – with new warning – following CDC recommendation
Advisors to the CDC voted unanimously to downgrade recommending the J&J vaccine because in rare cases it can cause serious blood clots.
3 years ago
The new rules take effect on Jan. 3. But business owners are wondering how to verify vaccine cards are legit and handle issues that arise.
3 years ago
Number of women doing gig work in Philly region surged during COVID-19
Women are picking up gig work in droves, many motivated by the need for flexibility. But experts say it could cost them in the long term.
3 years ago
Listen 3:28Philly Fed analysis shows pandemic economic blows fell unevenly across race and gender lines
Businesses owned by people of color and women were more likely to report losing revenue, and less likely to get federal aid they applied for.
3 years ago
From glass bottles to botanicals, Pa. distillers spell out supply chain struggles
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but shortages of everything from bottles to labels to machine parts have gummed up the booze works.
3 years ago
Liberians seeking green cards face time crunch. Advocates seek deadline extension
Local members of the Liberian community and immigration attorneys say thousands of people could miss out if the Dec. 20 deadline is not extended.
3 years ago
Man exonerated after 30 years in prison sues the city of Philadelphia
Christopher Williams was released in Feb. after the Philly DA’s Office found that the prosecution had coerced an informant to lie and had hidden other evidence.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Bracing for omicron, but still dealing with delta
Health officials said the Garden State’s public and commercial labs are sequencing around 1,200 specimens a week, on the lookout for changes to the coronavirus.
3 years ago
Fabric recycler FABSCRAP wants to make Philly designers greener
The fashion and apparel supply chain is among the top emitters of greenhouse gases globally. In 2018, 11.3 million tons of textile waste ended up in U.S. landfills.
3 years ago
From the pump to potatoes: Inflation hits home for the holidays
Going into the holidays, some families have been able to hedge against higher consumer costs. But, for others, the economic anxiety is real.
3 years ago
Listen 3:14Afghan refugee to run in Philly Marathon event a week after landing in city
The runner is one of an estimated 800 Afghan evacuees expected to resettle in Philadelphia as a result of the U.S. troop withdrawal and Taliban takeover.
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