
Business
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
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
Chelsey Lowe’s culturally-relevant leadership made a big difference in the Well City Challenge.
4 years ago
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
‘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
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
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
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Business should be booming — if only there were enough workers for the job
The Labor Department said Friday that U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June, including 194,000 in bars and restaurants.
4 years ago
Trump’s family business, CFO are criminally charged for alleged tax crimes
Trump's business and Allen Weisselberg have been criminally charged by the Manhattan district attorney's office in a case involving alleged tax-related crimes.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Good luck finding fireworks. Sales are booming, but a shortage looms
Demand for consumer fireworks is near all-time highs, but logistics bottlenecks are cutting the supply by about 30%, boosting prices and hurting some retailers.
4 years ago
Camden moves to ban cannabis businesses to implement its own rules in the future
Officials face an Aug. 22 deadline under the measure giving the Cannabis Regulatory Commission control over the N.J. recreational marijuana market.
4 years ago
High school friends opened Philly’s first NFT art gallery in Brewerytown
Art From The Heart is taking cryptocurrency to the neighborhoods.
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