Economy

WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”

Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.

A state budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.

The Pennsylvania governor took to the stage at Temple University Tuesday to tell state voters to support the Harris-Walz ticket.

As commuters return to in-person work, here’s how local restaurants are working to adapt to what customers want now.

We discuss how AI is transforming music, while artists struggle with streaming payouts. Plus, we explore the Boss's influence on our region, and lasting commentary on the US.

The lawsuit, filed Monday, could endanger more than $1 billion in annual tax revenue that goes toward property tax rebates and economic development projects.

The provision was quietly included in a budget-enabling code bill and appears to target Pittsburgh.

Major goals for both Democrats and Republicans fell by the wayside in Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget.

Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.

The deal between the Democratic governor, narrowly Democratic-controlled state House, and Republican-led state Senate was finished two weeks after the June 30 deadline.

The legislation falls well short of the $6.2 billion increase phased in over five years sought for underfunded schools by the districts that sued and won in court.

Does the Democratic party need a new nominee? A growing chorus of pundits are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. But many democrats have rallied behind him.

Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.

For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.