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The KeVen Parker Soul Food Café in the Reading Terminal will be closed permanently. (Abdul R. Sulayman / The Philadelphia Tribune)
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The Philadelphia Tribune

In reversal, KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café at Reading Terminal Market closes permanently

Although the market has expanded its number of Black-owned businesses in recent years to approximately 11, the booths are overwhelmingly white-owned businesses.

5 years ago

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Regional Roundup: 05/24/2021

On this week's Regional Roundup: Olympian swimmer Kelsi Worrell Dahlia, summer jobs for youth, and pollen problems in the area.

Air Date: May 24, 2021

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Philly employers wrestle with the pros and cons of bringing people back to the office

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available. Restrictions are lifting. But what’s best for office culture — “talk over the coffee pot” or embracing the upside of WFH?

5 years ago

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Fully vaccinated and maskless: What does that mean for safety?

Some people feel stressed: How can you know who is fully vaccinated? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk offers a guide to the CDC’s mask guidance.

5 years ago

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Politics & Policy

What the rise of Amazon has to do with the rise of Trump

The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.

5 years ago

The CMA CGM Marco Polo makes it way toward the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal as seen from Bayonne, N.J., Thursday, May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Money

Largest container ship hits East Coast as ports see surge

Beginning last August, monthly container volume for the 10 busiest ports has surpassed 2019 levels, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

5 years ago

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NPR
Community

20 companies are behind half of the world’s single-use plastic waste, study finds

More than 130 million metric tons of single-use plastics were thrown out in 2019, according to a new report that puts Exxon Mobil atop a list of the companies that produce it.

5 years ago

Mike Scotto wears a mask inside Jester's Cafe
Community

New Jersey restaurants and businesses can now welcome more people indoors

As long as they adhere to social-distancing guidelines, N.J. restaurants and other businesses can now function at full or almost-full capacity.

5 years ago

People ride bikes on the boardwalk
Community

Jersey Shore tourism boosters anticipating ‘a great 2021’ as COVID restrictions lift

Tourism boosters expect the summer 2021 season to be a busy one as capacity limits are lifted, though employers are concerned about a labor shortage.

5 years ago

Diners at a Center City restaurant
Community

Philly to lift all COVID restrictions, except masking, on June 11

Mask orders will remain in place, but other business restrictions will come to an end. Officials urge vaccines for those going to large indoor gatherings.

5 years ago

Wildwood People line up to play a water pistol game on the boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J.
Community

The labor pool is empty at the Jersey Shore, but why?

There are plenty of seasonal jobs available at Jersey Shore resorts. But businesses are having a hard time finding people to hire.

5 years ago

The 1500-1600 block of Sansom Street in Center City is closed for outdoor dining. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Lifestyle

Help wanted: Philly indoor dining and events expand amid outdoor seating boom, short staffing

Many businesses plan to continue to invest in both indoor and outdoor spaces, often with less staff than before.

5 years ago

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Artist Serena Saunders with her mural 'The Path' at the Bulletin Building across from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Arts & Entertainment

A West Philly artist is the latest designer to bring the old Bulletin Building into the future

Artist Serena Saunders manifested her commission to create a mural for the 3025 Market St. icon on social media.

5 years ago

Independence Hall in Old City. (Courtesy of Visit Philly)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly tourism expecting a big summer as COVID numbers trend down

Visit Philly has launched a tourism marketing campaign, to show people fed up with pandemic isolation where to go to enjoy the season.

5 years ago

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Community

How companies rip off poor employees — and get away with it

U.S. companies that cheat their workers out of pay are unlikely to be fined or punished even after they're caught.

5 years ago

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