Business
Union files complaint against CCP, UPenn, Drexel, Temple, and more over wages for security officers
SEIU filed its labor complaint against Drexel University, CCP, St. Joseph University, Temple University, Temple University Hospital, UPenn, and the UPenn Health system.
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Fire-damaged South Philadelphia refinery files for bankruptcy again
Damage pushes the refinery to file for Chapter 11 again. Philadelphia Energy Solutions expects to restructure with a $100 million financial agreement.
7 years ago
Why two former Anthropologie buyers created a lingerie store that celebrates all women
Hidden Intimates operates under the mantra that “comfortable is sexy.”
7 years ago
Toys R Us is coming back but with a different approach
More than a year after filing for bankruptcy, the chain is relaunching in Texas and New Jersey. Its new stores will feature spaces for toy demonstrations and events.
7 years ago
New Jersey asks delivery service goPuff for more information on tax break application
New Jersey wants answers from three companies approved for tax incentives.
7 years ago
Judge rules Hahnemann can sell its residency programs to highest bidder; closure plan delayed
The hospital's lawyers could not agree on a closure plan with city and state health officials in time for Friday’s scheduled hearing, and the matter was pushed to next week.
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Delaware companies eye a future in space while marking Apollo 11’s anniversary
Two Delaware companies that contributed spacesuits and other materials to the moon landing 50 years ago see a role in future space missions.
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Listen 1:41Major Drexel medical layoffs could jeopardize patient care
Hahnemann Hospital’s owner is due back in U.S. Bankruptcy Court as Drexel lays off physicians and clinicians and St. Christopher’s gets an offer.
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Gloucester County LNG export terminal would take 360 trucks a day, 24/7, Army Corps says
Agency releases new details about planned Gloucester County facility after "conversations" with developer.
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How can established small businesses — not startups — get access to capital?
It’s never easy to fund the hustle.
7 years ago
Oklahoma AG calls N.J. company ‘kingpin’ in state’s opioid crisis
Consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson was a "kingpin" company that helped fuel the most devastating public health crisis in Oklahoma history, the AG argued Monday.
7 years ago
On the Clock with Emily Guendelsberger
One journalist took three low-wage jobs; one at Amazon, one at McDonalds, and another at a call center - to learn about work in modern America.
Air Date: July 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Can employee ownership preserve legacy businesses in communities of color?
Next City looks at year one of the SEED Fellowship, which educates small-business owners on how to craft succession plans and convert to employee ownership.
7 years ago
Fraternité! Bastille Day to rise again in Fairmount
The French holiday spurred a beloved farce at historic Eastern State Penitentiary that ended last year. Now, local businesses are picking up the torch.
7 years ago
Hahnemann bankruptcy proceedings start slowly in Wilmington
The hearing on the overall closure plan is now scheduled for Friday, July 19.
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