
Business
New Jersey’s recreational marijuana market open for business
New Jersey is now among 18 states, plus the District of Columbia, with legalized recreational marijuana markets.
3 years ago
Activists, Black-owned weed businesses say N.J. can do more to ensure social equity
Some business owners and advocates of color want the state to invest in educational programs for prospective business owners and grants for minority-led businesses.
3 years ago
Better ventilation would create a healthier workplace — but companies have to invest
The research is clear that air exchange and filtration curb COVID's spread, but upgrading systems is expensive, and there is little federal authority over indoor air quality.
3 years ago
Rutgers Business School accused of trying to boost ranking by padding job numbers
Two lawsuits from the same New Jersey law firm claim the school lied about the job placement success of its MBA program to gain prestige.
3 years ago
Elon Musk is offering to buy Twitter for $43 billion in cash
Musk's offer comes after the Tesla and SpaceX CEO became Twitter's largest shareholder. Musk says he will unlock Twitter's potential.
3 years ago
There are plenty of jobs in Logan Township, the problem is getting to them
With companies based in Gloucester County looking for workers, township officials are trying to improve transportation to connect people to work.
3 years ago
Listen 3:24Haverford bans plastic bags as more Main Line communities look to do the same
Months after Pennsylvania's prohibition on plastic regulations expired, more Main Line communities are moving ahead with their plans to reduce plastic waste.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s mask mandate makes national headlines and sparks local debate
It goes into effect on Monday, April 18.
3 years ago
Philly falls short of local purchasing goals during pandemic
Just 26% of Philadelphia’s spending on goods and services went to local suppliers, well short of the city’s 58% goal.
3 years ago
Etsy sellers protest fees by halting their sales for a week
Some vendors on Etsy say they are halting sales of their items on the site for a week to protest a hike in the fees the crafts e-commerce marketplace charges them.
3 years ago
Kensington salon Nu Bella Nails is hot on Instagram, and beloved by customers
The art is next level, but it’s the family-style service that brings people back.
3 years ago
Philly Fed president calls inflation ‘the 10% elephant in the room’
The former University of Delaware president stressed that the economy has been resilient during the pandemic but war in Ukraine will lead to short-term price hikes.
3 years ago
Twitter is working on an edit feature and says it didn’t need Musk’s help to do it
News broke this week that Musk had taken a 9% stake in the company, becoming its single largest shareholder.
3 years ago
Elon Musk joins Twitter board after amassing massive stake
Elon Musk is joining Twitter’s board of directors, one day after it was disclosed that the Tesla CEO took a 9% stake in the social media platform.
3 years ago
Meet MK Glam, the Black hair care vending machines popping up in Philly ShopRite
Local entrepreneur Maeyonni Westbrook has big plans for expansion.
3 years ago