Business
How the South Philly Ikea caters to Philadelphia customers
From skyline shots in the fake windows to layouts that mimic rowhomes, the Swedish retailer is all about “local living solutions.”
2 years ago
Jim’s West has lines out the door, lard-fried cheesesteaks, and a community mission
Shop owner Cortez Johnson, who’s also a film producer, grew up in the neighborhood and always wanted to revitalize a corner store.
2 years ago
Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted
Another 5,600 additional workers joined the strike on top of the 13,000 of the 146,000 members that began the strike one week ago.
2 years ago
Demolition begins at iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia
Plans are now in the works to build apartments above a new ground floor of the Melrose.
2 years ago
Fanatics wants to ‘make it right’ with Eagles fans who received crooked merchandise
CEO Michael Rubin says they've reached out to every affected customer to issue a new item.
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UAW’s unique strike strategy keeps Detroit Big 3 automakers guessing
The UAW's strategy of limited, targeted strikes at all three American auto companies has gained widespread support among its rank and file.
2 years ago
Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages
Workers of all stripes have chafed at the stratospheric pay of their CEO bosses for years, even decades.
2 years ago
How Shawn Fain, an unlikely and outspoken president, led the UAW to strike
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has been in that office less than six months, and already he has launched a series of targeted strikes.
2 years ago
Norfolk Southern CEO promises to keep improving safety on the railroad based on consultant’s report
CEO Alan Shaw told the railroad's employees in a letter that Norfolk Southern will take several immediate steps in response to the initial report from Atkins Nuclear Secured.
2 years ago
The UAW launches a historic strike against all Big 3 automakers
For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest.
2 years ago
Delaware Valley realtors say even baby boomers aren’t selling their homes like before
The typical home sale cycle is completely disrupted and there’s a clog in the market dynamics, Delaware Valley realtors say.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Good Karma Cafe baristas vote against Workers United union in rare reversal
The Philadelphia Joint Board of Workers United lost some members after Good Karma Cafe baristas voted to decertify the union.
2 years ago
Offshore wind energy plans advance in New Jersey amid opposition
The owners of one, Community Offshore Wind, are bringing the federal government in on their environmental monitoring plans at an earlier stage than has ever been done.
2 years ago
Here’s where things stand just before the UAW and Big 3 automakers’ contract deadline
The union is prepared to strike. Auto companies say they're still waiting for counteroffers. And so far, there's no deal in sight.
2 years ago
Chemical companies to pay Pennsylvania $100 million for PCB contamination
PCBs were banned in 1979 for their potential dangers to human and environmental health.
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