Economy
The Direct File program allows taxpayers to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software.
2 hours ago
The university said it’s working to resolve a roughly 10% “structural imbalance” in its operating budget of $1.5 billion.
3 days ago
Listen 0:57What’s going on with the price of groceries?
Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.
Air Date: September 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:512 major arts funders are shaping the future of the arts in Philadelphia
The National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C., and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage in Philadelphia are putting millions toward changing the arts landscape.
1 week ago
Listen 1:37Race to watch: Contested race for Pa. treasurer
Incumbent Republican Stacy Garrity and Democratic challenger Erin McClelland are the major party candidates on the ballot. Three minor party candidates are also in the fray.
2 weeks ago
5 things to know about immigrants in Philadelphia’s economy
Speakers and panelists discussed the long-term economic benefits of immigrants at a WHYY event on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Foreign-born residents account for a third of the city’s labor force growth since 2010.
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Listen 1:08With little to no state funding in Delaware, many nonprofits are on hiatus or closing down their immigration services.
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Listen 1:40Should Philadelphia get permanent pedestrian zones?
Many cities worldwide embrace pedestrian-friendly design and even places around the US are playing with the concept. But what will it take for us to get there?
Air Date: September 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:44Sen. Amy Klobuchar, local elected officials campaign for Harris-Walz in Lower Bucks
Speakers touted Harris’ plans to expand tax relief for new small businesses and boost new small business applications to 25 million during her first term.
4 weeks ago
Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the U.S. economy
The two presidential nominees are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.
4 weeks ago
How the mushroom industry reveals our broken immigration system
Studio 2 hosted a conversation illustrating how the labor needs of the local mushroom industry highlight the flaws of our federal immigration policy.
Air Date: September 5, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 53:08White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel’s plans to buy U.S. Steel
Biden had already voiced his objections to the merger, backing his supporters in the United Steelworkers union who oppose the deal.
4 weeks ago
Jobseekers are now screened with artificial intelligence, juggle dozens of job boards and avoid ghost job postings. Thousands of applications later, they're still unemployed.
Air Date: September 3, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:50The challenges of buying a home in 2024
What’s it like to buy a house these days? Interest rates are slowly coming down, but inventory is low, and with sky-high prices, first time buyers have it tough.
Air Date: August 21, 2024 12:00 pm
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