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Mayor Parker says tax reform and affordable housing are priorities in 2025
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared a glimpse about priorities for her second year in office at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia event.
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Canned tuna sold at Costco, Trader Joe’s recalled over botulism risk
The California-based company issued a voluntary recall for 13 products and advised consumers to exercise extreme caution if they have purchased the recalled products.
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This retail futurist says keep Market East a shopping destination
It’s not a popular view, but the Fashion District fills a need, he argues.
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2 reasons why a record $1.39B is expected to be bet on the Super Bowl
Legal sports betting through retail and online sportsbooks is permitted in 38 states, according to the American Gaming Association.
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Arts Bank sold at auction as more bidders line up to buy the rest of UArts’ campus
The old University of the Arts campus is being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Only two buildings don’t have potential buyers yet.
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Listen 0:54Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers
There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure.
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How to fix Market East: Less parking, more homes, and government aid
With the city’s planning strategy unclear, experts offer a way forward.
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Amazon’s Whole Foods asks agency to set aside the results of a union win at a Philadelphia store
The company also accused The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union of intimidating employees who supported Whole Foods.
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Trump is leveraging tariffs. Is he ready for potential fallout? Are consumers? Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump is declaring initial victories as Mexican and Canadian leaders agreed to more cooperation on border control.
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Super Bowl ticket prices have been falling, and are down by thousands from last year
On Gametime, a ticket resale platform, the cheapest seat on Monday evening was listed for $4,527 including all taxes and fees, down from $5,860 on Friday.
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The Philadelphia 76ers are no longer building an arena in Center City. But reviving the area is still on the table.
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Listen 6:30Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
The Mexican president added that the two countries would continue talks on security and trade.
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Trump imposes new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China in new phase of trade war
The import taxes could result in higher prices for a wide range of products. The targeted countries have said they will respond with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. exports.
2 months ago
Philadelphia microlender that helps entrepreneurs hires new executive director
After three decades at the helm of the local microlender, its founder is stepping back to handle the strategic vision after hiring a new leader.
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Listen 1:00New $25M fund to help make reinvestment projects in communities across the Delaware Valley a reality
The real estate fund is one way a local bank is reinvesting into low to moderate income communities where they operate, as required by federal law.
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