Business
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said it “will not entertain any requests for a taxpayer bailout of a for-profit company.”
1 year ago
Listen 1:01Does Trump want to eliminate affirmative action for minority businesses? Here’s what we know
After hours of speeches at the Republican National Convention and pages of policy documents — there’s no mention of affirmative action policy changes by Republicans.
1 year ago
Listen :58A lawyer representing the shuttered university told the judge she didn’t have details to share, including how much money UArts has or when it can settle a final payroll.
1 year ago
Five Below’s CEO and president steps down amid weak sales
The Philly-based company also cut its financial outlook for the current quarter. Five Below has been wrestling with slower spending and increasing theft.
1 year ago
A Trump-owned company sells $299 sneakers with an image of his bloodied face after rally shooting
The white high tops are being sold as “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT High-Tops” for $299 on a website that sells Trump-branded shoes that is run by CIC Ventures LLC.
1 year ago
Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path
The seafood industry has been criticized for ethical violations. Fishtown Seafood wants to educate customers about where their seafood comes from.
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Listen 2:45Delaware moves to kick-start retail weed industry and give $6.2M to social equity licensees
State officials say letting medical providers begin growing marijuana this fall will let the retail industry open in April. Others say it gives them an unfair boost.
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Listen 1:58Johnny Doc, former Philly labor leader, gets 6 years for bribery and theft
“Dougherty’s crimes have inflicted immeasurable harm upon Local 98 and the City of Philadelphia," federal prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memo.
1 year ago
Icarus Football’s custom kits take center stage this weekend
The Kensington-based kit designer has created designs for all 80 teams at the upcoming Icarus Cup.
1 year ago
Why Philly airport businesses adopted a new 3% surcharge
Retailers in the airport can already charge prices up to 15% higher than average for the same products. Now there’s a new fee on top of that.
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Listen :58David McCormick claims he created ‘hundreds of jobs’ in Pennsylvania. Records suggest otherwise
The Republican nominee for Pa.’s U.S. Senate seat has touted his business leadership. Corporate filings show his job creation claims are inflated.
1 year ago
Listen 1:09City workers union files a lawsuit to stop Mayor Parker’s return-to-office mandate
AFSCME filed a lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia to halt the return-to-office policy that would require employees in the office five days a week.
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Listen 1:12Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat
Despite increased awareness of the risks posed to human health by high temperatures, extreme heat protections have lagged.
1 year ago
The deal between the two South Jersey health systems follows a spate of recent hospital mergers and acquisitions in the region.
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Listen :58Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class
The statewide program subsidizes developers rebuilding houses in neighborhoods where the rehab costs are higher than what the home is worth.
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