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Government watchdog flips on dollar coin
Congressional analysts are no longer recommending a phase-out of paper dollars in favor of a dollar coin. Paper money is lasting longer because of cashless transactions.
7 years ago
City Council bill targets Philadelphia food trucks
If the legislation gets the needed approval votes, it would be the second district-wide ban, making food trucks illegal in most of the Northeast.
7 years ago
Now that states can legalize sports betting, venture capital wants in
At least 20 states are considering new sports betting legislation, which is likely to lead to a lot more online gambling. And venture capitalists can smell opportunity.
7 years ago
Slaying puts focus on ride-hailing safety, fake drivers
It's not just women who are at risk from fake ride-hailing drivers, he said. Men also have been robbed after getting into the wrong car.
7 years ago
Narberth businesses nixing plastic bags, straws as ban kicks in
Narberth Borough’s ban on plastic straws, mandated fee for plastic bags kick in April 17. Businesses are on board, but will have to pay more for eco-friendly alternatives.
7 years ago
Listen 1:45Breaking the cycle of disinvestment in lower-income communities
People who want to start businesses in lower-income neighborhoods often have trouble getting bank loans. Some investors are looking to help businesses in those areas.
7 years ago
We demand place in building trades
Roughly 6.9 percent of construction companies in Philadelphia are minority-owned, according to data from the U.S. Census.
7 years ago
Parkside leaders welcome the neighborhood’s first Starbucks
The ‘community store’ version of the coffeeshop in Parkside will have space for local groups and hire from neighborhood.
7 years ago
Financially ailing Hahnemann to cut 175 jobs
The Center City medical center, under new ownership since the start of last year, struggles with monthly losses in excess of $3 million.
7 years ago
Philly no longer an ‘antiques town’: City gets its first shot at contemporary art fair
High-end art fairs have become the backbone of the global contemporary art market. Now, a producer is trying it out on Philly.
7 years ago
Listen 2:00House chairman asks IRS for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns
The request for President Donald Trump's tax returns is the first such demand for a sitting president's tax information in 45 years.
7 years ago
Plan to redevelop historic Trenton site hits snag, endangering fiber optics project
Plans to redevelop a historic Trenton building into a high-tech manufacturing site were derailed this week as the city council voted against advancing a proposal.
7 years ago
CBD is getting buzz, but does it work? And is it legal?
U.S. regulators announced Tuesday they are exploring ways the marijuana extract could be used legally in foods, dietary supplements and cosmetics.
7 years ago
Equal Pay Day: closing the gender wage gap
On Equal Pay Day, we discuss the gender wage gap and why women earn only 82 cents to every $1 that men make.
Air Date: April 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:32Croda fined $246,000 for Thanksgiving weekend gas leak that closed Delaware Memorial Bridge
Croda’s Atlas Point plant in Delaware violated air and water permits. More than a ton of ethylene oxide was released, stopping traffic for seven hours.
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