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Community

The end of Macy’s closes the chapter on the Wanamaker Building. A look back at a Philly landmark

The building at 13th and Market streets has been a department store for 149 years. The legacy of Philly’s proud retail history is scattered around the city.

4 months ago

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Health

A civil lawsuit in Delco threatens to upend Crozer’s sale

A Delaware County judge ruled in favor of a civil lawsuit seeking to block the Foundation of Delaware County from giving money to Crozer’s parent company.

4 months ago

State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

‘Shakedown’: Controversial legislation changing Delaware corporate law passes state Senate with no debate

Supporters of the legislation say changes are needed to ensure companies have clarity and predictability in Delaware’s corporate franchise.

4 months ago

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Community

SPS Technologies in Jenkintown lays off 250 employees following four-alarm blaze

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.

4 months ago

Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens speaks to a number of other CEOs on a stage at West Chester University
Money

Philly-area CEOs challenged by economic uncertainty. Here’s how they’re managing it

Some top leaders say they are relying on strategies they used during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to manage the current economic uncertainties.

4 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker enters council chambers
PlanPhilly
Money

Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts

Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.

4 months ago

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Demonstrators rally in support of federal workers
Courts & Law

Judge orders Trump to rehire probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies

A federal judge said that the terminations were directed by the Office of Personnel Management and its acting director, Charles Ezell, who lacked the authority to do so.

4 months ago

retail marijuana on shelves
Community

‘Bankrupt’ Delaware recreational marijuana license holders express frustration over delay in start of retail sales, zoning obstacles

Delaware legalized adult-use of cannabis in 2023. Sales were expected to start this spring, but delays in fingerprint checks are worrying advocates.

4 months ago

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A line forms outside the Center for Architecture and Design on Arch Street
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How the pandemic changed us

On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.

Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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Bryan Szeliga looks on
Money

How Fishtown Seafood is navigating Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs on Canadian goods

With three retail and wholesale locations in Philadelphia and Haddonfield, New Jersey, Fishtown Seafood's products include oysters — and 60% to 70% come from Canada.

4 months ago

Susano Cordoba, right, sells peanuts to truck drivers
Politics & Policy

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, along with a heightened 20% levy on Chinese goods.

4 months ago

Philip Fitzgerald smiles
Community

Philadelphia Foundation hires its first chief impact officer

Philip Fitzgerald, the nonprofit organization’s new chief impact officer, will focus on economic mobility, community safety and youth development.

4 months ago

Tiffanie Stanard smiles
Community

Philly tech start-up wants to fix the broken system of procurement with a new tool

To increase potential sales, Stimulus leverages artificial intelligence to find out when a large institution might be most receptive to vendors.

4 months ago

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Camille Bell and Johnny Velazquez smile
Community

Inclusive makeup brand in Philly receives equity infusion from Enterprise Center fund

Eager to offer more inclusive cosmetics, Pound Cake, a local start-up, got an influx of capital to help make that a reality.

4 months ago

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Eagles fans waiting in the crowd for the parade to come to the Art Museum
Urban Planning

Center City hotels sold more than 11,000 rooms around the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade weekend

Hotels generated more revenue this year than the last time the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl.

4 months ago

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