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Larry Anastasi speaking at union press conference
Community

PECO employees union allege company isn’t bargaining in good faith as midnight deadline nears

The stalemate comes one day after PECO filed a rate hike request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

4 days ago

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Community

Even before its official opening, a West Philly grocery store with a brave new service model has been helping neighbors in need

The Community Grocer is using a meal-kit workaround so SNAP recipients can leave with hot meals, as new federal work requirements threaten benefits for thousands in Philly.

1 week ago

Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer touts incorporation growth, but hasn’t released tax revenue data

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has touted a rise in business entities forming in the state, but he has not released key numbers on the growth.

2 weeks ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware Latino entrepreneurs gather at Legislative Hall to connect with lawmakers and strengthen community ties

Dozens of Latino entrepreneurs gathered in Dover to meet Delaware lawmakers, network and highlight the growing presence of Latino businesses.

2 weeks ago

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Eight pop-up retail spaces will open on the 900 block of Market Street
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Market East will get retail pop-ups and murals as long-term revival strategizing continues

Business group aims to spruce up the struggling corridor ahead of FIFA and Philly250 events.

3 weeks ago

A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Money

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report

Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.

3 weeks ago

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A sign reads WXPN and another sign reads World Café Live.
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy

The University City concert venue owes millions of dollars in debt and is facing a possible shutdown and eviction.

3 weeks ago

Bags of marijuana from The Farm.
Community

‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland

State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.

3 weeks ago

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Meta's Stanton Springs Data Center is seen Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Newton County, East of Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Studio 2

The AI data center debate and the growing backlash

Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI.  But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.

Air Date: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Money

Soaring costs of gas and cars

US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?

Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:36
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Live Nation on trial

We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world's largest entertainment companies is in court this week.

Air Date: March 5, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:39
Metropolitan Bakery
Community
Billy Penn

Say it ain’t sourdough! Metropolitan has been sold, but its recipes will live on

Merzbacher’s of Germantown is taking over operations and will continue selling Metropolitan baked goods at specialty shops. Its iconic Rittenhouse location will close.

1 month ago

Empty courtroom
Politics & Policy

Delaware Supreme Court upholds controversial overhaul of state corporate law

The revamp of Delaware’s corporate code was sparked by Elon Musk’s "DExit" from the state after an Chancery Court decision not in his favor.

1 month ago

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Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

1 year after massive SPS Technologies fire, Montco commissioners applaud its return

The century-old aerospace fastener facility in Abington Township went up in flames in February 2025, prompting evacuation orders.

1 month ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland
Health

Delco Council ends disaster declaration for Crozer Health closure

Delaware County Council has ensured that “ambulance coverage is intact and operational” following the collapse of Crozer Health.

1 month ago

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