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Running a kitchen at 21: Ocho Supper Club’s RJ Smith talks his Rittenhouse Hotel residency

Philly’s culinary wunderkind reflects on the rise of Ocho Supper Club, gaining local fame and what the future holds.

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The rise and fall of World Cafe Live

The arrest of four World Stage employees and a venue-shutdown for selling liquor without a license is the latest in a string of bad press for the venue.

6 months ago

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Why do people kick Uber Eats robots? What’s motivating Philadelphians to attack autonomous tech

Despite the parallels to hitchBOT, robot abuse is not just a Philly thing, though giving the robot eyes doesn’t help things.

6 months ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Severe appearance of impropriety’: Nonprofit run by Delaware senator gets millions of dollars a year from state grant, contracts

Jobs for Delaware Graduates hired Nicole Poore in 2014. Watchdog groups say lawmakers shouldn’t run agencies that get taxpayer money.

6 months ago

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PECO employees union allege company isn’t bargaining in good faith as midnight deadline nears

The stalemate comes one day after PECO filed a rate hike request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

6 months ago

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Even before its official opening, a West Philly grocery store with a brave new service model has been helping neighbors in need

The Community Grocer is using a meal-kit workaround so SNAP recipients can leave with hot meals, as new federal work requirements threaten benefits for thousands in Philly.

6 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer touts incorporation growth, but hasn’t released tax revenue data

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has touted a rise in business entities forming in the state, but he has not released key numbers on the growth.

6 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware Latino entrepreneurs gather at Legislative Hall to connect with lawmakers and strengthen community ties

Dozens of Latino entrepreneurs gathered in Dover to meet Delaware lawmakers, network and highlight the growing presence of Latino businesses.

6 months ago

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Eight pop-up retail spaces will open on the 900 block of Market Street
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Billy Penn

Market East will get retail pop-ups and murals as long-term revival strategizing continues

Business group aims to spruce up the struggling corridor ahead of FIFA and Philly250 events.

7 months ago

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Money

What portion of your electric bill goes to company profits? It could be up to 20% in the Philly region, according to a new report

Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.

7 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s World Cafe Live files for bankruptcy

The University City concert venue owes millions of dollars in debt and is facing a possible shutdown and eviction.

7 months ago

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‘Our market’s not fully rolled out’: Delaware retail weed sales fall far short of estimates, trail New Jersey and Maryland

State officials contend the market will expand when new growers, manufacturers and retailers begin operating and prices become more competitive.

7 months ago

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The AI data center debate and the growing backlash

Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI.  But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.

Air Date: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm

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Soaring costs of gas and cars

US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?

Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm

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Live Nation on trial

We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world's largest entertainment companies is in court this week.

Air Date: March 5, 2026 1:00 pm

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