
Business
U.S. Supreme Court tells Gov. Wolf to defend business closure orders
The high court has not agreed to take the case, but wants Gov. Tom Wolf to provide more information about the claim that his closure order is unconstitutional.
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The state’s auditor general said he has begun an audit into the controversial process, but won’t release the names of businesses that received a coveted waiver.
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Coronavirus update: Pa. expands testing recommendations
“Previously we were recommending testing health care workers and seniors with symptoms. We have liberalized that now to anyone with symptoms,” said Health Secretary Levine.
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Map: Which Philly ZIP codes got the most city COVID-19 business relief so far
The city’s small business relief funds have touched virtually every neighborhood in the city –– but certain areas saw more benefits than others.
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Lyft lays off nearly 1,000 employees as virus saps demand for rides
Lyft is laying off 982 employees — 17% of its workforce — as it tries to reduce costs amid plummeting demand for rides.
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Comcast extends free WiFi offerings, eliminating disconnects and late fees through June 30
Comcast is pledging to not disconnect a customer’s Xfinity internet or impose late fees if the individual contacts the company saying they cannot afford payments this month.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. to reopen parks, freelancers get unemployment
The reopenings take effect Saturday. Freelancers and gig workers to start receiving unemployment payments.
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Essential, overlooked and ‘tough’: Philly’s bodegas are fighting for survival
Ubiquitous and necessary, the corner store or bodega is a staple of modern urban life. Now these small businesses face unprecedented headwinds.
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Need money to keep your small business afloat? Here’s a how-to guide.
How can you, a small business owner, stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis? Here’s some advice from financial experts and some fellow business owners.
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Coronavirus unemployment benefits are high, putting workers and employers at odds
Nationally, roughly half of American workers stand to earn more in unemployment benefits than they did at their jobs before the coronavirus pandemic.
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Listen 1:44Black barbershop owners are divided over coronavirus social distancing
"These barbers, they're risking their lives, but they're doing fine," said one barbershop owner. "You going to die from infection or you going to die from starvation?"
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Many questions, few answers at first Delaware coronavirus business forum
More than 300 people attended an online forum hosted by the Delaware Division of Small Business to get feedback on the state’s plans to reopen.
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Zoos, pet groomers and garden centers: Pa. House Republicans push for more businesses to reopen
“It’s another Monday, and it’s another end-the-shutdown bill,” said state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
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If the Pennsylvania legislature issues a subpoena to Wolf for the records, the process could lead to a court fight, which could take months to resolve.
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County recommends new leadership for Wilmington Airport
A New Castle County task force looking at how to improve business at the Wilmington Airport recommends not renewing DRBA’s lease to run the facility.
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