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CHA Partners deal to acquire Crozer Health collapses
CHA Partners had signed a letter of intent to purchase the embattled four-hospital system from Prospect Medical Holdings.
1 month ago
Over 200,000 subscribers flee ‘Washington Post’ after Bezos blocks Harris endorsement
Over 200,000 people canceled their subscriptions in the first few days following news that The Washington Post would not endorse any presidential candidate.
1 month ago
Gov. Phil Murphy convened an Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities roundtable discussion with legislators and stakeholders to address the issue.
1 month ago
Listen 1:16Real estate developer aims to control flooding and erosion in Exton
Hankin Group aims to restore the floodplain along the Lionville Run in Exton, Chester County.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20Another reason Pennsylvania is a swing state has nothing to do with the election
The historic Martin & Co. guitar factory and museum in Pennsylvania reflects tradition and innovation, anchored by meticulous handcrafting and reliable tech.
1 month ago
No more apartment tower in Sixers arena plans, but another could rise not far away
Councilmember Squilla, who controls the fate of the bill, says the original proposal was insulting to residents who couldn’t afford the rent.
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Pension raises for some retired Pennsylvania teachers and state workers move ahead in Legislature
The proposal applies to municipal police officers and firefighters who have been retired for at least five years, as well as some retired teachers and state employees.
1 month ago
Farmers face challenging drought conditions across the Garden State
New Jersey declared a drought watch last week, asking people to voluntarily conserve water. For those at Duffield's Farm in Sewell, the weather has been challenging.
1 month ago
Should we put health warning labels on food?
The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?
Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 46:02What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?
The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2 months ago
Rittenhouse Row shops got a big boost in sales during Open Streets
City should support more pedestrian-only street closures, organizer says.
2 months ago
Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there
The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.
2 months ago
Philly stadium workers end strike for Phillies playoffs, but continue call for Aramark boycott
Even though the four-day strike is over, union workers still hope to drum up support for their contract fight with Aramark.
2 months ago
Harris and Trump battle for labor support as dockworkers suspend strike
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to get the upper hand with working-class voters in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.
2 months ago
Empty shelves looming? Dockworker strike cripples East Coast ports, inflation fears rise
Workers with the International Longshoremen's Association are asking for better pay and protection from automation. Here in Philadelphia, sitting produce may turn bad soon.
Air Date: October 3, 2024 12:00 pm
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