Business
Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns the fight against inflation is far from over
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates could stay elevated for an extended period to bring inflation to the central bank's 2% target.
1 year ago
Jefferson Health posts losses for second year in a row as COVID-19 relief runs low
The operating losses at Jefferson Health are just one example of how COVID relief funds running low are showing up on the balance sheets of the region's nonprofit hospitals.
1 year ago
There are so many big developments planned for North Broad Street
The latest proposal would bring retail and residential action to the North Philly rail stop.
1 year ago
New Jersey shutters 27 Boston Market restaurants over unpaid wages, related worker issues
There were citations for unpaid or late payment of wages, hindering the investigation, failure to pay minimum wage, records violations, and failure to pay earned sick leave.
1 year ago
Starbucks ordered to pay extra $2.7M to Pa. employee who said she was fired for being white
The ruling comes after a Camden jury ordered the coffee giant to pay Shannon Phillips $25.6 million in settlement money.
1 year ago
Black business owners in Philly say determination is key
Local business owners shared advice and challenges during the first National Black Business Month Expo in Philadelphia.
1 year ago
Black business expo in Philadelphia connects entrepreneurs via ‘speed networking’
The African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is hosting its first National Black Business Month Expo inside the Comcast Spectacor.
1 year ago
The most interesting items from Bankroll’s 1,244-lot, fire-sale restaurant auction
It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.
1 year ago
Philly nonprofit connects contractors to improve diversity in real estate industry
The Economy League of Philadelphia looks to connect the booming construction industry, institutions, and minority-owned businesses together to do more deals.
1 year ago
The story of how bubble gum was invented by a Philadelphia candy accountant
He worked for the Fleer Corporation, which had great luck with Chiclets and was also known for trading cards.
1 year ago
Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology
Senior administration officials say the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests.
1 year ago
New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy
The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.
1 year ago
Philadelphia Fed president says regional economy on track for ‘soft landing’
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.
1 year ago
Listen 13:08Camden-based Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao’s sauces for $2.7 billion
The transaction will help diversify and strengthen Campbell’s Meals & Beverages division, Campbell’s President and CEO Mark Clouse said in a statement.
1 year ago
Pa. advocacy group’s guide encourages municipalities to update distribution center zoning laws
Recently, PennFuture released a model zoning law and guidebook for logistics center developments. They hope municipalities across Pa. will use it to update zoning ordinances.
1 year ago