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Charlie Craig and David Mullins touch foreheads after leaving the Supreme Court
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

A deli is shown in West Philadlephia under the Market Street Line.
Speak Easy
Politics & Policy

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

New Jersey Sen. Joe Pennacchio says a plan to end the limit on property tax deductions on state returns will give New Jerseyans some tax relief. (AP file photo)
Money

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

Philadelphia Councilwoman Cindy Bass outlined concerns about the city's plan for a safe-injection site for drug users. She says it would expose the city to liability officials have not fully considered. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

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

Graphic reporting by Jim Nuttle from Katrina Stevens' presentation about evaluating education technology.
Speak Easy
Education

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

Shots of liquor for sale at a
Politics & Policy

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

Sen. Al Franken
Lifestyle

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

A small plane flew this message around Seattle Friday afternoon as the the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council attempted to increase Philadelphia's chances of being chosen for the new headquarters. (Joshua Morgan)
Money

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

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

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 49:16
(AP, file)
Money

Firm 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

Pennsylvania's state capitol building in Harrisburg (WITF)
Politics & Policy

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

Although slot revenue has declined in recent years across the casino industry, Harrah's Philadelphia in nearby Chester still generated over $13 million in slot taxes last year. Over 150 local governments have been beneficiaries of the local share assessment, which was in limbo after being struck down by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2016.  (Lindsay Lazarski/WHYY
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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

Radio Times
Lifestyle

‘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 49:14
File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.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

This screen grab from an advertisement from the group Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware has been part of a marketing blitz to keep the company intact. (YouTube)
Delaware Business Now
Community

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

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