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Philadelphia City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.
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4 things to know about the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission

The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.

1 year ago

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Community

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs

The shareholder vote came a month after the same group presented a similar proposal during Costco's annual meeting, only to have it overwhelmingly rejected.

1 year ago

Elon Musk receives a chainsaw
Money

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE

The mass resignation of engineers, data scientists and product managers is a temporary setback for Elon Musk and President Trump's tech-driven purge of the federal workforce.

1 year ago

Donald Trump claps next to Elon Musk
Politics & Policy

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk’s DOGE are expected to produce no savings

The Department of Government Efficiency, run by Trump adviser Elon Musk, last week published an initial list of 1,125 contracts that it terminated in recent weeks.

1 year ago

UArts staff and faculty
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Billy Penn

‘It feels like something important to us died’: More UArts staff reflect on its closure

We talked to more staff about how things ended and how they are (still) transitioning — 8 months later.

1 year ago

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Health

As Gov. Shapiro calls for private equity ‘reform’ in Pennsylvania health care, where are investments growing?

One report by a watchdog organization identified nearly 900 health care locations in Greater Philadelphia that are backed by private equity firms.

1 year ago

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Chavi Schwarzbaum, an accountant
Community
Billy Penn

Trump administration fires about 400 IRS workers in Philadelphia

Terminated accountant describes fear and “sense of authoritarianism” at purged office.

1 year ago

John Dougherty walks to the federal courthouse
Community
Billy Penn

IBEW Local 98 fined $25,000 for Dougherty lobbying

Settlement comes three years after union leader’s corruption conviction.

1 year ago

Mark Kelly speaking with factory workers on the tour
Politics & Policy

Arizona senator at Philly Shipyard to promote bill to expand U.S. commercial fleet

Sen. Mark Kelly visited Philly Shipyard, where he met with employees and talked about the importance of revitalizing the American maritime industry.

1 year ago

A line of people stretch across the pathway to see the Liberty Bell.
Community

Independence Mall Park Rangers among federal jobs cut by Trump administration

Unions representing National Park employees also say the layoffs will make things even worse at parks that are already understaffed.

1 year ago

outside the Center City Macy's
Money

Shoplifters stole from Macy’s in Center City at least 280 times last year, police records show

In December, Macy’s reported the shoplifting of merchandise worth at least $200 to Philadelphia police 37 times, records show.

1 year ago

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Money

How the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl festivities are boosting the local economy

More than 1 million people are expected to attend the Philadelphia Eagles parade in Center City.

1 year ago

Tesla Cybertruck
Money

Trump administration set to purchase $400M worth of armored Teslas

It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a top White House official.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025

Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.

1 year ago

Fashion District mall
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

This retail futurist says keep Market East a shopping destination

It’s not a popular view, but the Fashion District fills a need, he argues.

1 year ago

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