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Johnson & Johnson is recalling one lot of its baby powder as a precaution after government testing found trace amounts of asbestos in one bottle bought online. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Health

J&J recalls baby powder after trace asbestos found in bottle

Johnson & Johnson on Friday recalled a single batch of its baby powder as a precaution after government testing found trace amounts of asbestos in one bottle bought online.

7 years ago

Merck's West Point research and manufacturing plant in Montgomery County. (John George/Philadelphia Business Journal)
Money
Philadelphia Business Journal

Merck to eliminate 500 jobs nationwide, including Pa.

The job cuts are effective Jan. 3., 2020, and include remote workers residing outside of the state, according to a filing with the Pa. Department of Labor and Industry.

7 years ago

Shown is the Pennsylvania Capitol building in Pa., Harrisburg, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. tries a new tactic to help people navigate its professional license system

The acting Department of State secretary says the legacy system doesn’t make it easy for applicants to tell how long the process will take.

7 years ago

Chestnut Hill Hospital entrance with cars in front of it.
Community

Tower Health slashes jobs at Chestnut Hill, Pottstown Hospitals

Weeks after getting the green light to buy St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital out of bankruptcy, Tower Health will trim positions at two other locations.

7 years ago

A sign in the door of a Center City Five Guys bans kids under 18 from entry (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn )
Community
Billy Penn

‘They won’t even let you in’: Center City stores are banning kids under 18

Five Guys on Chestnut removed its age-restricted sign after a reporter started asking around.

7 years ago

(Wikimedia Commons/Billy Penn)
Money
Billy Penn

Philly slaps $115,000 in soda tax compliance fines on local businesses

Stores that buy from unregistered distributors are supposed to pay the tax themselves.

7 years ago

Helen Gym speaks at a protest of the Hahnemann closure on June 27, 2019. (Nina Feldman/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Helen Gym has a plan to prevent another Hahnemann

A new bill introduced in Philadelphia City Council seeks to give local authorities additional oversight over future hospital closures.

7 years ago

Imani Dawson moderates a panel with William Cobb, David Nathan and Desiree Ivey, at a cannabis in the media workshop at WHYY. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Community

Covering cannabis: Four takeaways for journalists reporting on pot and communities of color

The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists hosted a workshop for journalists on covering cannabis in a new legal, cultural and economic landscape.

7 years ago

A task force will explore new uses for the Wilmington Airport, formerly called the New Castle County Airport as seen on the sign out front. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Money

How could Wilmington Airport really take off? Flying more packages than passengers

Attempts to add passenger flights out of Wilmington have fizzled. So New Castle County wants to explore different uses to make the airport more profitable.

7 years ago

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George Thomas at his new Creative Silver kiosk in the Fashion District DANYA HENNINGER / BILLY PENN
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

For jeweler who nearly lost his biz when the Gallery closed, Fashion District offers new hope

George Thomas has been repairing watches and making custom silver trinkets since 1994.

7 years ago

A sign for Roundtop Mountain Resort is posted along the road in Lewsiberry, York County, Oct. 1, 2019. (Brett Sholtis/WITF)
Money

Five Pa. ski resorts sold amid Purdue Pharma bankruptcy

The Sackler family was a majority owner in Peak Resorts, which sold its 17 properties to Vail Resorts in a $264 million cash deal.

7 years ago

Sweaters are strewn about at Forever 21 on Black Friday at the King of Prussia Mall. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Money

The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan

Four stores in the region will close. One thing the retailer might have considered: the condition of some of its locations.

7 years ago

Donovan Sterling West (Provided/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J. and Del. names new president

In about two weeks, entrepreneur Donovan Sterling West will take on a new role — as president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J., and Del.

7 years ago

The sales floor of Beyond/Hello, Center City Philadelphia's first medical marijuana dispensary is seen, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Matt Slocum/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly councilmember pushing to spread out marijuana dispensaries

Councilmember Mark Squilla is pushing to ensure marijuana dispensaries are at least 500 feet from each other.

7 years ago

Trader Joe's is preparing to open beneath a parking garage across from the Pa. Convention Center (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Community
Billy Penn

Peek inside Philly’s new Trader Joe’s, coming soon to Broad and Arch

It’ll be the supermarket chain’s second location in Center City.

7 years ago

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