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Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. (John George/Philadelphia Business Journal)
Health
Philadelphia Business Journal

FTC filing suit to block Jefferson Health from acquiring Einstein

The Federal Trade Commission, jointly with the Pennsylvania Attorney General, said it has been authorized to file a lawsuit in federal district court.

5 years ago

Demonstrators rally for better wages outside a McDonald's restaurant in Chicago in December 2013. (Paul Beaty/AP Photo)
NPR
Community

‘Gives me hope’: How low-paid workers rose up against stagnant wages

When some fast-food workers in New York went on strike in 2012, they had no idea it was the beginning of an unlikely movement that would propel an economic revolution.

5 years ago

Some of the 1,000 lobbyists, business owners and politicians gather on a platform at the Trenton train station waiting to board a train to Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Trenton, N.J. The state Chamber of Commerce's 80th annual trip — nicknamed the
Politics & Policy

After sexual misconduct allegations, reformed N.J. chamber train rolls on

The N.J. Chamber of Commerce’s annual trip is called the “Walk to Washington” because so few people sit down while schmoozing their way to the nation’s capital.

5 years ago

Mike Spray, a hemp grower, poses for a photo in a greenhouse Monday, Feb. 03, 2020, at 302 Hemp Co, in Georgetown, Del. It’s been a year since the hemp growing pilot program in Delaware started and the USDA has made regulations for hemp growing. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Community

Hemp growers fight federal limits, weather, thieves for a stake in a projected CBD boom

Not “the devil’s lettuce”: A group of farmers in Delaware invest in pricey seed and take their chances on a crop with no more than 0.3% THC.

6 years ago

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This Nov. 29, 2018, photo shows a Wells Fargo bank location in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Money

Wells Fargo to pay $3B to resolve probes into fake accounts

Since the fake-accounts scandal came to light in 2016, Wells has paid out billions in fines to state and federal regulators.

6 years ago

FILE- In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo model Devon Windsor walks the runway during the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 in New York. Victoria's Secret's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million. Victoria's Secret will become a private company. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Money

A diminished Victoria’s Secret is sold

The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.

6 years ago

David Cabello is the founder of Black and Mobile, an online food delivery service in Philadelphia that partners with and highlights Black-owned businesses. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly startup finds untapped market for Black-owned restaurants

David Cabello and his twin brother Aaron see an opportunity to meet a growing demand for food delivery services while giving a boost to their community.

6 years ago

Listen 2:16
Community
NBC10

University City Fresh Grocer store set to close

6 years ago

The Trump Store in Bensalem saw large crowds of shoppers on Presidents Day Weekend. (Becca Haydu for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Visiting Bucks County’s new ‘Trump Store’ on Presidents Day Weekend

The Bensalem shop’s owner says people in Bucks County are feeling more comfortable talking about their support of the president.

6 years ago

Copies of the McClatchy Co. owned Miami Herald newspaper are shown Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 in Miami. (Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)
Money

McClatchy files for bankruptcy protection

The publisher of the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and dozens of other newspapers across the country is filing for bankruptcy protection.

6 years ago

T-Mobile chief executive John Legere speaks to reporters as he leaves the courthouse in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Legere was in court to hear closing arguments in the case that could permit T-Mobile to merge with Sprint. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Courts & Law

Judge clears major hurdle in T-Mobile’s $26.5B Sprint bid

Though the deal still needs a few more approvals, T-Mobile expects to close it as early as April 1.

6 years ago

Slot machines in a secure room at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City N.J. that have been connected to the internet as part of a new product offering. The technology lets people use the internet to gamble on real-life slot machines that are inside the casino. (Wayne Parry/ AP Photo)
Lifestyle

Can’t touch this: Real slot machines controlled online

Slot machines long ago lost their nicknames as “one-armed bandits” when manufacturers did away with the lever gamblers had to pull in order to activate the machine, replacing.

6 years ago

Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas (left) and Darrell Clarke (right) with ComproTax owner Timothy Nelson. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

New Philly councilmember using video to shine spotlight on local businesses

Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas is using social media to promote Black-owned businesses during Black History Month.

6 years ago

Local business owners at Gran Caffe L'Aquila (Laura Benshoff)
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Pa. Italian food purveyors say more tariffs could be ‘devastating’

A potential round of new tariffs on European products is sparking fears of “fake parmesan” among Italian food purveyors in Pennsylvania.

6 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Whole Foods moves coffee bar to make room for Amazon lockers

Grocery delivery business for the e-commerce giant more than doubled over the last year.

6 years ago

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