Business
Can investors reaping profits and social equity coincide? Here’s why one Philly CEO says yes
The new CEO of ImpactPHL wants to convince investors that they can earn a return while contributing to social justice. Here’s her big elevator pitch.
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Listen 3:32Drexel University lays off 60 employees in face of ‘structural imbalance’ in operating budget
Those laid off make up roughly 1.4% of Drexel’s workforce. In a statement, Drexel said the “difficult decision” was not “made lightly.”
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Listen 0:52SEPTA negotiations with city, suburban unions to continue Wednesday
The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs.
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Philadelphia’s largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time
District 33 represents at least 9,000 mostly blue-collar employees, including sanitation workers.
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The proposal would mandate wage and benefits for stadium workers similar to what’s in place at the airport.
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Listen 1:07Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel
Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.
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Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area
Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.
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Listen 0:50Arts and culture leaders to gather at first-ever Cultural Dynamics Summit at Drexel University
The day-long event, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, will explore the intersections of culture and politics in the city.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs learn from business owners at Bridging Blocks and Free Library event
Bridging Blocks event focused on small businesses in Philadelphia, bringing together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Listen 2:00Members of Philadelphia’s largest city workers union vote to authorize strike
The more than 9,000 city employees represented by AFSCME District Council 33 have been working without a contract since July.
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Pa. AG sues Prospect Medical Holdings for ‘corporate looting’
Attorney General Michelle Henry said Crozer Health, Delaware County’s four-hospital system, is suffering from the ill effects of private equity.
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Listen 1:05CHA 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.
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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.
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Gov. Phil Murphy convened an Expanding Access to Public Contracting Opportunities roundtable discussion with legislators and stakeholders to address the issue.
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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.
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