Business
Center City’s Fashion District debt — and control — abandoned by Philly mall operator
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust filed for bankruptcy again in early December. Here’s what we know about its shopping mall portfolio, including the Fashion District.
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Dominican grocers fight for their tobacco licensing in Philadelphia
The network of nearly 2,000 Dominican grocers feel that the Department of Public Health is unfairly targeting their tobacco licenses.
1 year ago
Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”
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Listen 1:12For Rite Aid customers in the Philly region, finding a new pharmacy might prove challenging
Local pharmacists are beginning to feel the weight of Rite Aid’s closures, and some might not be able to take on more patients.
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Listen 1:10Parkside never got its promised Starbucks ‘community store’ and no one’s saying why
The planned cafe, in the ParkWest Town Center, was touted as a way to train young workers and help earn them college scholarships.
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The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.
1 year ago
Atlantic City Electric and IBEW Local 210 reach tentative agreement
The deal still needs to be ratified by the union.
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Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
The workers were convinced that after nearly three years, their state representatives were ready to start the smoking ban on its way to approval.
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Germantown, a centuries-old woolen yarn variety, is a best-seller for Mt. Airy business
Kelbourne Woolens recently opened a retail shop in the midst of the Northwest Philly textile artist community.
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3 more Philadelphia area Rite Aid locations among 31 more stores to close amid bankruptcy
There will be a store closing in Philadelphia, as well as ones in West Chester and Moorestown.
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Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ about how Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will lead Philly
Philadelphia is an old city with a “strong foundation,” and some business owners say Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s opportunity to change the economy is now.
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Listen 1:41Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market features holiday fun, unique gifts made by local vendors
The seasonal market gives Philadelphians the chance to shop local and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.
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‘You have to be patient’: Black Friday shoppers line up for deals at Christiana Mall
More than 130 million people were expected to take advantage of discounts on the traditional shopping day — and some also found ways to give back.
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A conflict management expert on navigating unwanted comments and conversations at the dinner table. Plus, award-winning author Ayana Mathis talks about her latest novel.
Air Date: November 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:27Reported child labor violations surge in Pa., but Philly teens often need to work
The citations for Philadelphia businesses were mostly minor. Some say an unwieldy tracking system contributes to confusion.
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