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After finally getting the message, La Colombe acted to address their complaints.

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State officials are offering up a buffet of graphic renderings to woo the Philadelphia 76ers in the team’s plan for a new arena.

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How Jefferson Health went from $78M in the red to turning a profit

The Jefferson Health enterprise — which includes 18 hospitals, a university and a health insurance company — transformed its financial situation in the past year.

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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo (right) led a fireside chat with Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectator, during the ninth World Heritage City Celebration at the Crystal Team Room on Sept. 5, 2024. Hilferty was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Global Leadership Honoree. Philadelphia was selected as America’s first World Heritage City in 2015, which denotes its global significance and cultural influence.
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WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration

At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.

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What’s next for Philly’s Fashion District in Center City? Here’s what we know

Comcast Spectacor’s vision was shared with the Washington Square West Civic Association board as a Sixers arena alternative for Market East revitalization.

2 years ago

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, local elected officials campaign for Harris-Walz in Lower Bucks

Speakers touted Harris’ plans to expand tax relief for new small businesses and boost new small business applications to 25 million during her first term.

2 years ago

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White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel’s plans to buy U.S. Steel

Biden had already voiced his objections to the merger, backing his supporters in the United Steelworkers union who oppose the deal.

2 years ago

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UAW to pull out of AFL-CIO over New Jersey casino smoking loophole

United Auto Workers’ director is furious at other unions for supporting indoor smoking in Atlantic City casinos, despite the health risk it poses to workers.

2 years ago

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Urban Planning

Delaware bus routes reimagined after study, first phase of discontinuation and expansions set for November

Businesses like Winterthur Museum have expressed concerns over the planned discontinuation and expansion of routes this fall.

2 years ago

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Why some of Philly’s tallest buildings will pay smaller property tax bills in 2025

About half of the city’s 100 most valuable commercial properties have lower tax assessments for 2025, according to a WHYY News analysis.

2 years ago

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Harris to propose tenfold startup tax incentive increase she says will spur small business creation

The Democratic nominee is about to propose an increase in federal tax incentives for small business startup expenses, from $5,000 to $50,000.

2 years ago

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Judge allows smoking to continue in Atlantic City casinos, dealing blow to workers

The ruling is a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic hit.

2 years ago

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Philly’s Benefits Data Trust shutters after 20 years. Laid-off workers say they still want answers

Hundreds of workers lost their jobs at the end of August and now some may have to apply for the same government assistance programs they helped others navigate.

2 years ago

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Philly’s new Center for Leadership Equity wants to support Black nonprofit executives – here’s how

Organizers say the Center for Leadership Equity aims to support, advocate for and invest in Black nonprofit executives in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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Harris set to oppose sale of US Steel to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

Kamala Harris plans to use Monday's joint campaign appearance in the industrial city of Pittsburgh with Joe Biden to say that U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned.

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