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Yordan Yordanov
Community

Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels

A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.

2 years ago

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Actors at Hedgerow Theatre perform a fight scene from ''A Midsummer Night's Dream,'' set in a boarding school and reimagined with same-sex romantic partners by Mauckingbird Theatre. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

What did the pandemic do to your favorite theater company? Some survived, others didn’t make it

The pandemic caused an existential crisis for many small theaters and theater companies in the Philadelphia area.

2 years ago

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workers outside a bus
Community

Philly apprentices get inside look at Bellwether District, meet ‘Girl Concrete’ CEO on the job

Tradeswomen apprentices visited a massive construction site in southwest Philly called The Bellwether District as a bit of inspiration about what’s possible for their futures.

2 years ago

Listen :59
Listeria under a microscope
Health

Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.

2 years ago

ackie Joyner-Kersee
Community
Billy Penn

Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games

The women’s heptathlon world record holder and U.S. long jump great talked about overcoming adversity on and off the track.

2 years ago

Wells Fargo Center
Community
Billy Penn

The Wells Fargo Center is getting renamed. Now’s your chance: Name that jawn!

The banking giant is not renewing its naming rights deal after August 2025. But what would a good replacement be?

2 years ago

The Wells Fargo Center
Community
6abc

Wells Fargo planning to drop name from South Philadelphia sports arena

The financial services company says it will take its name off the sports arena next year when its contract expires.

2 years ago

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Community

City of Chester offers eligible business owners up to $50,000 to beautify their facades

Pennsylvania’s oldest city is long overdue for a makeover — and officials want to foot the bill.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources

When Philadelphia city employees showed up in person last week, the situation was chaotic and without enough office space to do their jobs.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su
Politics & Policy

Why Philly’s sheet metal workers got a visit from the Biden-Harris administration

Businesses using tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act must use apprentices from registered programs — like one in Philly.

2 years ago

Listen :51
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Prospect has a potential buyer for Crozer Health — but it’s asking Pa. for up to $500 million to close the deal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office said it “will not entertain any requests for a taxpayer bailout of a for-profit company.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with President Joe Biden, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Politics & Policy

Does 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.

2 years ago

Listen :58
A closeup of the sketchbook
Education

After sudden closure, Philly’s UArts shares few details in first court appearance, and laid-off employees have yet to be paid

A 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.

2 years ago

Five Below on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.
Community

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.

2 years ago

Trump t shirt and necklace
Politics & Policy

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.

2 years ago

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