Business
New Old City Wawa largest ever for chain
The convenience store chain known for "super" Wawa's in the suburbs opens its largest store steps away from the Liberty Bell.
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Wave of bomb threats across U.S. a hoax, authorities say
Philadelphia businesses among those targeted in anonymous emails.
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Labor leaders, city officials spar outside Council chambers
Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 attempted to push through a contested bill requiring costly new annual inspections of the fire protection devices mandated for most high-rise buil
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Lawsuit: Pa. should end ‘good moral character’ requirement for cosmetology licenses
The lawsuit filed by The Institute for Justice argues the requirement creates employment barriers for ex-offenders.
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Listen 4:55Trump administration rolls back Obama-era water protections
Farmers and developers are saluting the proposed rollback of regulations.
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N.J. lawmakers consider placing a $100 million bet on the horse racing industry
Many horse racing tracks in New Jersey are taking sports betting, but it's not enough to keep their main business afloat. They're asking for $20 million subsidy for 5 years.
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Listen 1:00Drexel grads pitch Amtrak on new sign: Vintage-style romance with efficiency of new technology
Amtrak appears intent on following through on its plan to install digital screens and send its Solari board to a museum.
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Huawei finance chief’s arrest threatens to inflame U.S.-China tensions
The focus of the friction is on Meng Wanzhou, scion of a Chinese telecommunications giant.
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Bezos’ preschools come as rich get richer, more generous
From Jeff Bezos' free preschools to Andrew Carnegie's public libraries, education stands out as a favorite cause among America's wealthiest people.
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USMCA: Trump signs new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada to replace NAFTA
The USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement, which had created a free trade zone between the three countries back in 1994.
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What happens when your real estate gets remapped
Developers shift strategy after remapping and adapt their business models to develop more single-family homes for sale, instead of multi-family units for rent.
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Philadelphia doesn’t need Amazon. The opportunities are already here and they’re homegrown.
Projects like the University City Science Center, Pennovation Center, and the future Schuylkill Yards represent billions of dollars in new investment.
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Climate petition calls on Pa. to cut emissions through cap-and-trade system
Among states, Pennsylvania is the third biggest emitter of carbon. The petition sets in motion a legal process that entails a response from the state.
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Shark soup: Why an activist investor is after Campbell’s
Sales are down at Campbell Soup Co., headquartered in Camden, N.J. Now it's being pursued by an activist investor. Will the iconic, nearly 150-year-old company survive?
Air Date: November 28, 2018
Listen 13:40Pa. will see multiple sports betting sites before year-end
Pennsylvania is in the midst of launching its sports betting industry — becoming part of the first wave of states to do so. Aft ...
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