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Lola Harper, microlender executive director
Community

Philadelphia microlender that helps entrepreneurs hires new executive director

After three decades at the helm of the local microlender, its founder is stepping back to handle the strategic vision after hiring a new leader.

4 months ago

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Urban Planning

New $25M fund to help make reinvestment projects in communities across the Delaware Valley a reality

The real estate fund is one way a local bank is reinvesting into low to moderate income communities where they operate, as required by federal law.

4 months ago

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Joe Brake shooting a gun in a range
Community

Where you shop counts: How 4 Pa. companies stack up on gun violence prevention

Guns Down America released the “Business Must Act” campaign, grading 38 corporations’ in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.

4 months ago

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Money

Independence Blue Cross CEO plans to retire by end of the year

There will be a new CEO of Independence Blue Cross next year as its leader expects to retire in December, the company announced.

4 months ago

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PlanPhilly
Money

Center City Whole Foods workers vote in favor of unionizing

Philadelphia union organizers say the vote is about more than just higher wages and better benefits. The store is on track to become the first in the U.S. to unionize.

4 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘Dancing With the Stars,’ Lunar New Year and the Tattoo Arts Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 23 - Jan. 26: ‘The Full Monty’ in Del., a Tchaikovsky performance in Philly and Peabo Bryson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 months ago

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Courts & Law

Philly arts college owners accuse CEO of embezzling millions in lawsuit, blame financial ruin on execs

Hussian College owners are seeking $162 million in damages, claiming executives enriched themselves with unauthorized bonuses while the school plunged toward closure in 2023.

4 months ago

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A fire blazes at the A Cheerful Giver candle business in Salem County, N.J. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2-alarm fire destroys candle business in Salem County, N.J.

Just before 1 a.m., crews responded to A Cheerful Giver, a homemade candle business, on the 300 block of Front Street in Elmer.

5 months ago

Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s
Community

Wanamaker’s eagle is a protected species – Macy’s closure raises questions about future of historic building

The city’s historical commission would have the final say on any modifications to the building’s Grand Court, home to the famed eagle and organ.

5 months ago

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Money

Philadelphia businesses told researchers they worry about sales, labor and uncertainty about government regulation

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce members were surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia about the economy. Here’s what they said.

5 months ago

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Community

Macy’s to close Center City location, city officials paint optimistic future of Philly retail

Officials believe the mixed-use redevelopment will be ready before the Sixers arena opens down the street in 2031.

5 months ago

Studio 2
Health

Alcohol’s link to cancer

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Could updated labels, taxes, fewer liquor stores or advertising bans make Americans drink less?

Air Date: January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Health

Penn expecting $467M windfall from COVID-19 vaccine royalty dispute

At issue was how much the manufacturer could carve out to third parties before paying the university its stake of the profits in the form of royalties.

5 months ago

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Outside the Vans shoe store in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

North Face and Vans closing in Philly, Abercrombie coming in 2025. What’s next for retail in the city?

An outdoor clothing business and shoe retailer with Pennsylvania roots are closing their doors in a Center City neighborhood.

5 months ago

The TikTok Inc. building in Culver City, Ca.
Courts & Law

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office

Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court.

5 months ago

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