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Trump EPA says mercury limits on coal plants too costly, not ‘necessary’
The National Mining Association welcomed the move, calling the mercury limits "punitive" and "massively unbalanced."
7 years ago
Delaware’s ILC Dover branches out into flood-protection technology
With rising sea levels, protecting infrastructure against high water is becoming more of a priority. ILC Dover sees it as a business opportunity.
7 years ago
Listen 1:18New Delaware LLC regulations aim to prevent bad actors
The new rules come after high-profile criminal cases involving companies incorporated in Delaware, including Mexican drug lord "El Chapo."
7 years ago
Delaware targeted by another abandoned property lawsuit
Being the corporate home to many of the biggest companies in the world carries certain valuable perks for Delaware — along with a lot of bickering.
7 years ago
The Gallery: The past, present, and future of a former Philly holiday destination
On this Christmas rebroadcast of The Why, we look back at the rise and fall of The Gallery, once holiday shopping institution in Philadelphia.
Air Date: December 25, 2018
Listen 12:44How helping patients get good care at home helps rural hospitals survive
Rural hospitals close when they don't have enough paying patients to care for, but they're also dinged when the same patients show up over and over again.
7 years ago
Campbell Soup Co. names Mark Clouse as its new CEO
This closes out a year filled with a contentious proxy contest, portfolio restructuring and major acquisitions, a new board, and a new strategic plan to right the ship.
7 years ago
Philadelphia DA: Stop sales of realistic-looking toy guns
Philadelphia's district attorney warns that realistic-looking toy guns can lead to fatal mistakes.
7 years ago
Philly plaintiff one step closer to closure in case against Johnson & Johnson
Krystal Kim of Philadelphia was one of 22 women with ovarian cancer who sued Johnson & Johnson, claiming asbestos in the company’s talcum powder products caused their cancer.
7 years ago
Listen 4:01Tiny Starbucks coming to Dilworth Park
The new coffee shop would be smaller than the Dilworth Park Cafe-branded Starbucks that operates on the City Hall plaza’s northern end, and won’t include seating.
7 years ago
J&J hammered by report it knew of asbestos in baby powder
Johnson & Johnson is forcefully denying a media report that it knew for decades about the existence of trace amounts of asbestos in its baby powder.
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
Wave of bomb threats across U.S. a hoax, authorities say
Philadelphia businesses among those targeted in anonymous emails.
7 years ago
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
7 years ago
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.
7 years ago
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