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U.S. casinos push for cashless gambling payments, citing virus
Presently, a small number of casinos use such payments, which include debit or credit cards, as well as apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Fired health commissioner files whistleblower suit
Christopher Neuwirth alleges he was canned for complaining about “a favor” from the state police superintendent on behalf of Gov. Phil Murphy’s chief of staff.
5 years ago
5 initiatives for Philly small business recovery: Where to donate and how to apply
Some stores sustained property damage just as they were emerging from lockdown.
5 years ago
Nike, NFL and others to start giving workers Juneteenth off
This is the latest example of how American employers are responding to protests that have placed additional attention on racial injustice in the U.S.
5 years ago
Starbucks creates own Black Lives Matter shirt for employees
The T-shirt depicts protest signs with phrases including “Black Lives Matter,” “Speak Up” and “Time for Change.”
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Eight more counties go ‘green’
As of today, Dauphin, Franklin, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Monroe, Perry, Pike, and Schuylkill have all entered into the least restrictive phase of reopening.
5 years ago
Former Penn Book Center closing for good, coronavirus ends 60-year run in West Philly
The shop nearly shut down last year, before new owners stepped in.
5 years ago
23 more Fine Wine & Good Spirits to offer in-store access across Philadelphia area
Pennsylvania will open nearly two dozen of its state-owned liquor and wine stores Friday as it continues to loosen coronavirus-related restrictions.
5 years ago
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marked the 10th straight weekly decline in applications for jobless aid since they peaked in mid-March when COVID-19 hit hard.
5 years ago
Why Gen Z wants a place on 52nd Street — West Philly’s Black ‘Broadway’
Young people see a role for themselves on 52nd Street, especially after last week’s violent clashes between police and protesters and looters.
5 years ago
‘We are running out of time,’ boardwalk business owners say to Murphy
Business owners on the Ocean City boardwalk are pleading with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to lift restrictions.
5 years ago
The Fed helped companies borrow money. Some laid off thousands anyway.
Companies can borrow money from the Federal Reserve under its new lending programs. It's been good for the stock market, but the economy has seen lopsided results.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Pa. DOH orders measures to protect hospital staff and patients
The order covers medical and nursing staff as well as other employees like those in housekeeping and maintenance, and applies to all hospitals licensed by the department.
5 years ago
It’s official: U.S. economy is in a recession
The committee tasked with marking U.S. business cycles says the economy peaked in February, and has since been in a recession triggered by the pandemic.
5 years ago
Camden rekindles industrial past, new plant fueled by tax breaks
ResinTech, which makes water filtration products, is set to open later this month with the help of up to $139 million in taxpayer-funded subsidies.
5 years ago
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