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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Elon Musk takes the stage in Wilmington courtroom and doesn’t hold back

Musk testified in a Tesla shareholder lawsuit against him. He's the latest business celebrity to appear in Delaware Chancery Court.

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Iceland cut its work week and found greater happiness and no loss in productivity

The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.

4 years ago

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Dalessandro’s leaps into the future with digital order board and texting for pickups

Longtime customers appreciate the added convenience at the classic Roxborough cheesesteak joint.

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Delaware tightens loophole in law restricting single-use plastic bags

The law that took effect in January allowed for thicker bags of 2.25 millimeters. Lawmakers didn’t think stores would use them, but many have.

4 years ago

President Biden wants the Federal Trade Commission to curtail the use of noncompete agreements as part of a larger push to promote competition in the U.S. economy. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Biden moves to restrict noncompete agreements, saying they’re bad for workers

As part of a sweeping executive order, Biden is asking the Federal Trade Commission to ban or limit such agreements, which restrict where you can work after leaving a job.

4 years ago

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The woman helping direct $100K in Philly social enterprise funding is dedicated to boosting Black biz

Chelsey Lowe’s culturally-relevant leadership made a big difference in the Well City Challenge.

4 years ago

A cocktail from Jerry's Bar in Fishtown
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Billy Penn

This new citywide happy hour is like a more inclusive version of Sips

Summer Social brings Wednesday drink deals to dozens of bars around Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Erin Bellard pours a drink for a customer at her bar
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‘A political football’: Philly bars and restaurants mourn loss of cocktails-to-go

When Pennsylvania ended its COVID-19 restrictions, cocktails-to-go became illegal again. “It's going to be a rough summer, but hopefully everybody can survive.”

4 years ago

Kevin Thompson stands outside with a Verve S pedal bike
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Philly e-scooter startup Verve S is getting into the bike business

The Philadelphia startup that tried to bring e-scooters to its hometown is rolling into the bikeshare business.

4 years ago

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How to shape independent artisans into a business network

CraftNOW in Philly and the Creative Business Accelerator in Pittsburgh want to fashion thousands of individual makers into an economic sector.

4 years ago

Many hospitals around the country, including Medstar Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C., have started sharing their prices online in compliance with a recent federal rule. (Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images)
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Hospitals have started posting their prices online. Here’s what they reveal

A colonoscopy might cost you or your insurer a few hundred dollars — or several thousand, depending on which hospital or insurer you use.

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This cute boutique might be the least touristy, most Philly retail shop in Old City

Owned by a trio of women, Philadelphia Independents features local artisans and celebrates the city’s culture.

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Business should be booming — if only there were enough workers for the job

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Annenberg Center changes name, changes focus

Penn Live Arts’ name reflects its mission to go beyond its theater walls. The Pennsylvania Ballet becomes Philadelphia Ballet to honor hometown.

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