Business
Work in the age of coronavirus
On today's show we talk about work in the time of coronavirus, sick leave policies, and best practices in ensuring a safe working environment.
Air Date: March 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:44Dow plunges 2,300 points: Stocks in meltdown as panic selling continues
The blue chip index was down 8%, moving deeper into a bear market after trading was halted temporarily. It continued its dive after Trump's 30-day ban on travel from Europe.
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Why Philly’s Jewish museum filed for bankruptcy
Philadelphia's Jewish museum recently filed for bankruptcy. What this situation says about fundraising for cultural institutions in the city.
Air Date: March 12, 2020
Listen 13:40Metro Philly is hiring, rebooting Philadelphia newsroom under new family owners
The expansion bucks the downward trend in local news.
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Meet the 22-year-old behind an emerging Camden clothing brand
Joey Deal is the Camden entrepreneur behind the emerging clothing brand, Hustle By Nature. The 22-year-old now has a storefront and is looking forward to the grand opening.
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This Camden chef wants to author a cookbook for people in prison
Terrick Hubbard grew up in Camden studying his mother’s cooking techniques. Today, he’s a chef dreaming of a food empire.
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Philly conventions canceled because of coronavirus could have big economic impact
A hotel trade association in the city says nothing has hit the hospitality sector this hard, this abruptly, since the 9/11 attacks.
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Wells Fargo CEO: ‘We have not done what’s necessary to address our shortcomings’
Charles Scharf told lawmakers that the company's structure and culture "were problematic." But he projected confidence that it could win back the public's trust.
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Dow bounces back, jumping more than 1,100 points after market’s terrible day
Stock indexes rose nearly 5% after the market's worst day since 2008. The jump followed Trump's call for a payroll tax cut and steps to help the economy amid the epidemic.
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Legendary Long Beach Island store to remain open under new management
Hands Store, an institution for generations of beachgoers in Beach Haven that opened in 1952, will remain open after-all.
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Looking for hand sanitizer? Good luck finding it
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. were up 73% in the four weeks ending Feb. 22 compared to the same period a year ago
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Better late than never? Big companies scramble to make lofty climate promises
Pressure is mounting on CEOs as people sounds the alarm about the climate crisis. Some companies are responding, but even ambitious targets won't be enough on their own.
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Wall Street’s brutal week, with Dow slashing nearly 3,600 points
Stocks took another steep dive Friday, deepening a multi-day rout fueled by fears about the coronavirus' impact on the global economy.
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Dow falls nearly 1,200 points; stocks now in correction territory
Stocks continued their downward slide on Thursday. Major indexes fell into correction territory, a drop of more than 10% below their recent peaks.
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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.
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