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The Pottstown Mercury and the Times Herald of Norristown, both owned by Alden Global Capital, often publish the same stories by the same reporters. On a recent Monday, Evan Brandt had front page stories in both papers. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Community

Who’s filling the local news void in Philly’s suburbs?

As local newspapers Philly suburbs continue to shrink, dozens of scrappy, new media startups have risen to fill the gaps in coverage. What that means for your community.

Air Date: June 27, 2019

Listen 12:43
Hahnemann University Hospital  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Hahnemann closure will be a public health emergency, nurses union says

The owner of Hahnemann University Hospital has announced it will close in September because of what the company calls "continuing, unsustainable financial losses."

7 years ago

Holtec International building
Money

N.J. agency asks tax break recipients for more information after allegations of abuse

The N.J. Economic Development Authority has the power to reduce, suspend, or terminate tax breaks if companies misled regulators on their applications.

7 years ago

Ed Hipp poses with his wife, Argelis, during Walmart’s Open Call event last week in Bentonville, Arkansas. (Provided)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Ed Hipp, Philly turkey bacon seller nets deal from Walmart

Ed Hipp is gearing up to sell his turkey bacon in local Walmart stores.

7 years ago

Los Angeles artist Erik Brunetti, the founder of the streetwear clothing company
NPR
Courts & Law

Supreme Court strikes down ban on trademarking ‘immoral,’ ‘scandalous’ words, symbols

In a win for advocates of free speech, the Supreme Court struck down a ban on trademarking words and symbols that are "immoral" or "scandalous."

7 years ago

Gur Kimchi, vice president of Prime Air, talks about Amazon's drone delivery service. Federal officials recently approved a patent for the company to explore allowing its drones to provide
NPR
Money

Amazon explores having its drones provide ‘home surveillance’ for customers

The tech giant is moving closer to a future in which customers order drones to hover around a home and scan for things like a garage door left open or a broken window.

7 years ago

In this Wednesday, June 19, 2019, photo, a visitor to Herald Square takes a photo with the Pride and Joy window display at the Macy's flagship store in New York. For Pride month, retailers across the country are selling goods and services celebrating LGBTQ culture. Macy’s flagship store is adorned with rainbow-colored Pride tribute windows, set in the same space as its famous Christmas displays. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
Money

A retail rainbow: Vendors mark LGBTQ Pride on sales racks

Not everyone praises the Pride merchandising, which some see as thinly disguised corporate promotion.

7 years ago

A woman walks with a plastic bag
Politics & Policy

Fourth time’s a charm? Plastic bag ban introduced in City Council, and this time it might actually pass

The bill introduced Thursday by Councilman Mark Squilla would ban lightweight plastic bags and non-recyclable paper bags, while also enacting a 15-cent fee.

7 years ago

Activists, domestic workers, and government representatives gather outside City Hall Thursday morning before introducing the Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights legislation to city council. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Here’s how Philly’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights would work

Philadelphia could be the biggest city in the U.S. with a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights. Here’s what it could do for an estimated 16,000 workers.

7 years ago

Sephora closiedng its U.S. stores for an hour Wednesday, June 5, 2019. to host inclusion workshops for its employees. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Radio Times
Community

How effective is diversity training?

Many companies require diversity training, but changing people's attitudes and behaviors is challenging. We'll talk about implicit bias, and making inclusive workplaces.

Air Date: June 18, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:16
A photo demonstrates safety features in a Volvo XC40. Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features can also make repairs more expensive, boosting car insurance premiums. (Volvo Car Group)
NPR
Money

Why safer cars don’t lead to cheaper car insurance … yet

Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features also make repairs more expensive.

7 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall (WHYY, file)
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Ballot question could help black, minority businesses win more city contracts

Black- and minority-owned businesses lose out on the majority of city contracts even though people of color make up the majority of Philadelphia’s population.

7 years ago

(photo credit, Big Stock)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

How to have a good fight / Trump on opposition research

We discuss how to fight well with our partners, friends and colleagues. And, we get reaction to President Trump's comments about opposition research from foreign governments.

Air Date: June 14, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:16
New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton.
Money

N.J. committee votes to extend controversial tax credit programs

The programs, started under former Gov. Chris Christie, have awarded billions in incentives to companies that agreed to move to or expand in New Jersey.

7 years ago

SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Arts & Entertainment

SugarHouse Casino gets name change as part of $15 million makeover

The SugarHouse Casino will become Rivers Casino Philadelphia this fall.

7 years ago

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