Business
Amazon wants to sell you prescription medications
The retail giant barging in — its biggest foray into health care yet — reverberated through the industry on Tuesday.
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States plead for more federal help as COVID-19 outbreak worsens
“Every state ... every city is suffering," said one governor. "The federal government is really the only resource that we all have to turn to.”
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US casinos recovering from pandemic, but challenges remain
“People are looking for opportunities to escape what is happening around us. Coming to a casino is entertainment, and people still want to be entertained.”
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‘Adapt or die’: Small businesses brace for Philly’s new COVID-19 restrictions
Restaurants will no longer be allowed to serve diners indoors. Outdoor dining will now be limited to four people from the same household per table.
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Here comes Santa Claus — with face masks and plexiglass
Despite the pandemic — and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 — mall owners plan to bring him back this year.
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Philly bans indoor gatherings, broadens restrictions amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Already-leaked restrictions become official. Starting Friday through Jan. 1, indoor dining is prohibited, gyms must close and outdoor events are limited.
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Murphy tightens N.J. coronavirus gathering restrictions to slow second wave
New Jersey's coronavirus levels have been spiking, which Murphy has said amounts to a “second wave.”
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Trenton to implement stricter COVID-19 restrictions Monday
New Jersey’s capital city will take advantage of a new order from Gov. Phil Murphy allowing it to implement stricter rules to mitigate COVID-19 spread as cases rise.
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As partial shutdown looms, one Latin-American business owner is prepared to weather the storm
Mayor Kenney is expected to announce a partial shutdown, pausing indoor dining. One business owner is confident her Latin-American restaurant will survive the winter.
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Ceramic shop opens on Baltimore Avenue with hopes to inspire more Black clay artists
Philly native Stefani Threet wants to show young folks that "that careers exist outside the box of basic jobs."
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N.J. bars and restaurants figure out next course in keeping business open
Some bars and restaurants were treading water when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on indoor dining and bars.
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Listen 2:13Atlantic City’s pipe dream: 3-5 year exclusive on pot sales
Now that New Jersey voters have approved recreational marijuana, Mayor Small wants his city to be the only place in the state where it can be sold for three to five years.
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Boot & Saddle is closing, long live the Boot & Saddle sign
The indie music venue is closing so sister concert hall Union Transfer can live on, owners said.
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Philly’s world-famous sneaker brand Ubiq is gone, but Atmos has arrived
With founder John Lee’s blessing, the shop that originated in the Gallery Mall is now part of a Japanese global chain.
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How a Philly union program can make Biden’s vow to ‘build back better’ a reality
President-elect Biden campaigned on a plan to create jobs rebuilding infrastructure. Apprenticeships can help connect Philly residents to opportunity.
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