
Business
‘Segregated facilities’ are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts
The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been on the books since the 1960s.
23 hours ago
Supporters of the legislation say changes are needed to ensure companies have clarity and predictability in Delaware’s corporate franchise.
2 days ago
Listen 1:01SPS Technologies in Jenkintown lays off 250 employees following four-alarm blaze
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.
5 days ago
Philly-area CEOs challenged by economic uncertainty. Here’s how they’re managing it
Some top leaders say they are relying on strategies they used during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to manage the current economic uncertainties.
5 days ago
Listen 1:03Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts
Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.
6 days ago
Listen 0:57Judge orders Trump to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies
A federal judge said that the terminations were directed by the Office of Personnel Management and its acting director, Charles Ezell, who lacked the authority to do so.
6 days ago
Delaware legalized adult-use of cannabis in 2023. Sales were expected to start this spring, but delays in fingerprint checks are worrying advocates.
1 week ago
Listen 1:01On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.
Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12How Fishtown Seafood is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods
With three retail and wholesale locations in Philadelphia and Haddonfield, New Jersey, Fishtown Seafood's products include oysters — and 60% to 70% come from Canada.
1 week ago
What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, along with a heightened 20% levy on Chinese goods.
2 weeks ago
Philadelphia Foundation hires its first chief impact officer
Philip Fitzgerald, the nonprofit organization’s new chief impact officer, will focus on economic mobility, community safety and youth development.
2 weeks ago
Philly tech start-up wants to fix the broken system of procurement with a new tool
To increase potential sales, Stimulus leverages artificial intelligence to find out when a large institution might be most receptive to vendors.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:59Inclusive makeup brand in Philly receives equity infusion from Enterprise Center fund
Eager to offer more inclusive cosmetics, Pound Cake, a local start-up, got an influx of capital to help make that a reality.
2 weeks ago
Listen 0:58Center City hotels sold more than 11,000 rooms around the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade weekend
Hotels generated more revenue this year than the last time the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl.
2 weeks ago
Philly start-up trying to improve financial literacy snags equity stake from Enterprise Center
Inspired by savings clubs, the goal is to connect financial advisers to first-time investors to stock market investing.
3 weeks ago
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