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This gay-rights ruling should (but won’t) be a piece of cake
The Masterpiece Cakeshop case will hinge on Justice Kennedy. Even though he was pivotal in legalizing gay marriage, he's clearly not happy with how the baker has been treated.
8 years ago
Stop-and-go bill may shake up Philly small businesses, but some criticism is misdirected
Critics of the bill fall into two groups: Those who think it bans stores from protecting themselves, and others who think it targets Asian store owners.
8 years ago
Seeking way to soften U.S. tax bill blow, N.J. lawmaker calls for change on state tax rules
The legislation would eliminate the $10,000 limit on property taxes New Jersey residents can deduct on state income tax returns.
8 years ago
Plan targeting bullet-proof barriers at Philly stop and gos fiercely opposed, pushed back
“Our safety is in your hands, our lives are in your hands,” said Adam Xu, chairman of Asian American Licensed Beverage Association.
8 years ago
Can we make purchasing classroom tech more like buying a car?
Schools nationwide are spending over $13 billion in K-12 alone and have little idea if any of it works. We can’t afford to spend this kind of money blindly.
8 years ago
Philly councilwoman wants to ban plastic barriers in stop-and-go businesses
Employees at stop-and-gos are routinely shielded in plastic glass for protection. Customers make their purchases through a window in the barrier.
8 years ago
Quick firing not an option in political sex-misconduct cases
When sexual misconduct allegations surface in the private sector, a boss can say, "You're fired." In the political world, it's never that simple.
8 years ago
Plane speaking: Philly unions launch plea for city to be new Amazon headquarters
The Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council paid for a plane to fly around Seattle for three hours, at times right opver Amazon's headquarters.
8 years ago
The shifting media landscape of the Trump era
Guests: Cory Doctorow, Andy Kroll, Meg James There are a lot of changes in the media these days. We’ll begin to ...
Air Date: November 28, 2017
Listen 49:16Firm becomes 1st in US to offer online virtual sport betting
The company behind internet gambling website PlaySugarHouse.com has become the first in the U.S. to let gamblers bet real money online on the outcome of virtual sports events.
8 years ago
Pa. state lawmakers will get an automatic pay raise
When Pennsylvania lawmakers return to the Capitol after their Thanksgiving recess, they’ll have a little extra cash waiting for them.
8 years ago
Financial sector sees Pennsylvania gaming law changes as good for municipal governments
Moody’s says the new legislation has already restored investors’ confidence that municipal borrowers can once again count on casinos for millions of dollars in revenue.
8 years ago
‘Wonderland’ / ‘The Aisles Have Eyes”
Guests: Steven Johnson, Joseph Turow In his book, Wonderland: How Play Made the Modern World, ...
Air Date: November 24, 2017
Listen 49:14N.J. lawmaker wants to crack down on non-compete clauses
New Jersey is one of a number of states beginning to take a closer look at regulating non-compete clauses, an issue that has largely been dealt with by the courts.
8 years ago
Deal to sell TransPerfect could bring Delaware saga to an end
A company custodian reportedly disclosed in a letter to employees that Philip Shawe will purchase the 50 percent of the company owned by Elizabeth Elting.
8 years ago