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New Jersey’s largest dairy farm nearly destroyed in tornado
An EF3 tornado ripped through Mullica Hill and nearly demolished Wellacrest Farms. More than a dozen cows have died and several more remain missing.
4 years ago
Black marketplace moves from Camden to Glassboro, its ‘vibe of the tribe’ intact
Now, the Camden residents behind the popular Mask Melanin Market showcasing Black entrepreneurs have big plans to recreate their “very own Tulsa.”
4 years ago
Post pandemic, Latino businesses in southern Delaware strive to regain footing
Latino-owned businesses have tended to receive less support from the government and have had a harder time recovering from pandemic-related losses.
4 years ago
Aqua Pennsylvania looks to increase suburban water bills by 17% for up to 490,000 customers
The company has filed a rate request with the state Public Utility Commission, seeking to increase water bills by 17% and wastewater bills by 33%.
4 years ago
Don’t stop testing: Advice for business leaders hoping to bring workers back amid new COVID rise
Some of Delaware’s top business leaders heard from experts about returning employees to the office as the state’s COVID cases continue to climb.
4 years ago
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
As re-openings across the country are threatened by a rise in COVID-19 cases, pop-up creators and hosts are asking, “What next?”
4 years ago
Advocates and industry like what they see of New Jersey’s cannabis rules … so far
People are still reviewing the 160 pages of initial rules for New Jersey’s adult cannabis market. Advocates and those in the industry like what they’ve seen so far.
4 years ago
After 6 years of development, W Philadelphia hotel set to open Friday with plenty of local flavor
After more than six years of development, the long-awaited W Philadelphia hotel at 1439 Chestnut St. will open on Friday.
4 years ago
N.J. approves first set of rules for recreational weed sales. Here’s what you need to know
Nearly a year after residents voted to legalize it, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission planted the seeds for recreational marijuana use.
4 years ago
N.J. commission to release rules for recreational weed businesses
Several months after voters overwhelmingly approved recreational marijuana, potential businesses will learn the rules they have to follow to operate.
4 years ago
As brands reach for diverse customers, McDonald’s launches a Saweetie celebrity meal
Multi-platinum rapper Saweetie, who rose to fame with her hit single "Icy Girl," is teaming up with McDonald's to bring a little twist to her favorite menu order for her fans.
4 years ago
Philly’s first NFT gallery abruptly closing in Brewerytown, looking to reopen in Fishtown
There’s a final bash to raise funds for the unexpected move.
4 years ago
‘Big Vape: The Incendiary Rise of Juul’
Time Magazine's Jamie Ducharme on the rise and fall of Juul and how the e-cigarette company went from helping people quit smoking to hooking teens on vaping.
Air Date: August 12, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15‘Less than adequate time’: Even supporters worry about Philly’s quick indoor mask mandate
Announced with less than 24 hours’ notice, even backers see the new rules as another example of the city reacting to the virus, not getting ahead of it.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to restaurants requiring proof of vaccination
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philly to see how residents are feeling about the growing list of restaurants requiring proof of vaccination to dine indoors.
4 years ago
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