
Business
Analyzing the Sixers arena impact studies
Independent reports find a new Sixers arena would provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue. It also says the project may put stress on Chinatown. Is that tradeoff worth it?
Air Date: August 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11One thief says she stole 500,000 bullets because security was lax. For 18 months, the retailer has fought a state subpoena seeking loss-prevention records.
7 months ago
Listen 1:49Will Philly’s car-free streets boost business? Some retailers will find out in September
Several streets near Rittenhouse Square in Center City will temporarily close to vehicle traffic every Sunday in September during a pilot program.
7 months ago
Listen 1:00Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli chips flavor wins Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest
The Essington-based restaurant beat out the Mom Mom’s “Potato Pierogi” flavor and a “Cheese Ravioli and Marinara”-flavored chip inspired by Talluto’s.
8 months ago
Pa. opens public feedback on rate increases to 2025 health insurance plans
Pennsylvania health insurance companies are requesting average rate increases of 2.9% to 15.2% on individual plans sold in the ACA marketplace.
8 months ago
Listen 1:04Philly’s Black Business Expo retailers offer regional economy ‘vibe check.’ They are struggling.
Philadelphia-area small businesses say customer demand is lower this year, but there was no shortage of optimism at the Black Business Expo.
8 months ago
Listen 1:14Federal ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
At least three companies have sued the Federal Trade Commission after it voted to ban noncompete agreements. Their cases are now pending in Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas.
8 months ago
Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust
The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation.
8 months ago
WHYY and Welcoming Center to host gathering on impact of immigrant workers in Philadelphia
WHYY is co-hosting a Sept. 18 gathering to discuss The Pew Charitable Trusts’ research on how immigrant workers contribute to the local Philadelphia economy.
8 months ago
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
8 months ago
Working from home allowed him to be a more engaged dad. Now it’s over
All Philly city employees were ordered back to the office full-time this summer. Now some workers are wondering whether their jobs are worth the flexibility they're giving up.
8 months ago
North Broad Street’s newest hotel is unexpectedly $23M short to build it
The developer still wants to build the 172-room hotel, but was forced to hit the pause button on construction after it lost funding.
8 months ago
Listen 0:58Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.
8 months ago
Exton Starbucks baristas petition for union election
The filing in Exton is the first at a Starbucks in Chester County since workers at the coffee behemoth began organizing in 2021.
8 months ago
Listen 0:504 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers noted that Walz, a former teacher, understands the struggles of working people.
8 months ago