Business
Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly
The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.
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Listen 1:00Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven
Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Listen 1:16Top companies are on students’ divest list. But does it really work?
Protesters want their universities to sell off their investments in companies that have businesses or investments in Israel because of the country's invasion of Gaza.
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Philly’s commuter foot traffic recovery stalls while Center City offices get emptier
A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, according to the annual Center City District report.
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Jim’s Steaks reopens this week, embracing Isaiah Zagar’s former home
Two South Street landmarks were destroyed in a 2022 fire: Jim’s Steaks and the neighboring Eyes Gallery. The two buildings are now one.
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Listen 2:33Mayor Parker’s appointed 2026 director to help Philly shine on global stage
There’s a slew of big tourism opportunities in Philadelphia during 2026, so leaders plan to make any economic trickle down more equitable than ever.
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Delaware House approves controversial hospital cost review board
Debate lasted more than three hours, at which point House Democrats used a motion to force a vote on the measure.
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Philly nail technician opens salon for medical foot and nail care in Delco
Rye’tious Nails combines Sarai Quinice’s nickname “Rye” and a play on “righteous servitude.”
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Listen 1:17Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first U.S. bank failure this year
The FDIC said it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.
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Through May 5, the family-owned business is offering a Miku-themed menu, art, and giveaways.
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Taylor Swift fans mean business with Tortured Poets soap, Eras yarn, Kelce cookies
There is a thriving industry devoted to selling crafty products inspired by Swift's music and style.
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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
The revised legislation extends the deadline, giving ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok, and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress.
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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
The FTC has voted to ban employment agreements that typically prevent workers from leaving their companies for competitors, or starting competing business of their own.
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We spend an awful lot of time with our coworkers but when do workplace relationships become friendships and do they help or hurt us on the job?
Air Date: April 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help
Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.
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