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Billy Penn

The most interesting items from Bankroll’s 1,244-lot, fire-sale restaurant auction

It’s your chance to pick up artifacts of a fascinatingly confused blip in the city’s dining scene.

3 years ago

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Urban Planning

Philly nonprofit connects contractors to improve diversity in real estate industry

The Economy League of Philadelphia looks to connect the booming construction industry, institutions, and minority-owned businesses together to do more deals.

3 years ago

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Billy Penn

The story of how bubble gum was invented by a Philadelphia candy accountant

He worked for the Fleer Corporation, which had great luck with Chiclets and was also known for trading cards.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M. Biden is making the case that his policies of financial and tax incentives have revived U.S. manufacturing
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Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

Senior administration officials say the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests.

3 years ago

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New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy

The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia metro area has recovered all its jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic began, this includes retail stores such as those along Fairmount Avenue. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
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Philadelphia Fed president says regional economy on track for ‘soft landing’

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s president forecasts inflation decline without more interest rate hikes.

3 years ago

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Camden-based Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao’s sauces for $2.7 billion

The transaction will help diversify and strengthen Campbell’s Meals & Beverages division, Campbell’s President and CEO Mark Clouse said in a statement.

3 years ago

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Pa. advocacy group’s guide encourages municipalities to update distribution center zoning laws

Recently, PennFuture released a model zoning law and guidebook for logistics center developments. They hope municipalities across Pa. will use it to update zoning ordinances.

3 years ago

Jorge Rivé demonstrates the company's wireless charging system in a lab.
Money

KOP startup looks to build electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide

The clean technology startup that builds wireless charging devices for large electric vehicles opened a new research and development laboratory in King of Prussia.

3 years ago

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Money

Most Delaware Valley small businesses surveyed by Federal Reserve didn’t see revenue growth last year

The majority of small businesses across the Delaware Valley did not see an increase in revenue during 2022, but that’s an improvement since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

3 years ago

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Wall Street tumbles to its worst loss in months

Yields were mixed after Fitch cut the U.S. government’s credit rating. The downgrade strikes at the core of the financial system.

3 years ago

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The U.S. loses its top AAA rating from Fitch over worries about the nation’s finances

Fitch cut the federal government's top rating, citing rising deficits and a steady deterioration in governance over the last two decades.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey offshore wind opponents sue state and developer to block tax breaks

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law that allows one offshore wind developer — the Danish company Orsted — to keep tax credits it had agreed to pass on to ratepayers.

3 years ago

People shop for air conditioners during a heat wave last week in New York City. Many people who live in public housing can't afford such units or the utility bills that come with them — and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning.
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Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay fo

3 years ago

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Community

San Francisco investigates Twitter’s ‘X’ sign. Musk responds with a laughing emoji

A city inspector was denied access twice to evaluate the new "X" sign on the roof of Twitter's headquarters that was installed without a permit.

3 years ago

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