
Economy
Philly union workers rally just days before UPS contract expires
The union contract between 5,000 Philadelphia Teamsters and UPS will expire on July 31. If no deal is reached, members have authorized a strike.
2 years ago
A Pa. House Democrat is resigning amid the budget impasse, costing the caucus its one-vote advantage
The Pa. state House will be tied 101 to 101 between Democrats and Republicans.
2 years ago
Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024
Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.
2 years ago
Making Friends in Adulthood, Rip Currents, The First Bank
It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age.
Air Date: July 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09Center City foot traffic rebounds on weekends, still lags on workdays
Weekend pedestrian traffic in downtown Philadelphia during May was 94% of what it was in 2019, according to cell phone data compiled by the Center City District.
2 years ago
Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo
The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.
2 years ago
Philly-area job recovery outpaces New York City, D.C., and Baltimore
Even leisure and hospitality, which has been slower to recover since the pandemic began, has seen a full recovery.
2 years ago
Gov. Shapiro calls on divided Legislature to finalize budget past deadline
On Thursday, Shapiro disputed Republican’s accusations that he went back on his word on the $45 billion spending plan.
2 years ago
After Shapiro reverses position on school vouchers, Pa. House passes a budget and Senate cries foul
The Pa. House has passed a budget plan, after Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged to veto a school voucher program. Senate Republicans say it’s a betrayal.
2 years ago
Internet gambling would be given 5 more years under latest change in New Jersey
An original bill reauthorizing online betting would have given it another 10 years, but lawmakers sliced that to just two years on Tuesday.
2 years ago
What to Watch: Pennsylvania budget talks near deadline, and get contentious
The last few days have become contentious, as public school advocates have organized to oppose an emerging agreement between Shapiro and Senate Republicans.
2 years ago
Delaware senators approve $5.6B operating budget for upcoming fiscal year
The operating budget of more than $5.6 billion for the fiscal year, which begins Saturday, represents an increase of roughly 10% over this year’s budget.
2 years ago
Tipflation, LGBTQ+ Migration, Charles L. Blockson
Rules for who we tip and when can get confusing and expensive, and tipping etiquette has changed post-pandemic. Plus, LGBTQ+ migration to Philly and the Blockson Collection.
Air Date: June 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:13House lawmakers in Delaware approve $5.6 billion budget for fiscal year starting July 1
House members voted 32-8 for the operating budget and 33-7 for the supplemental bill.
2 years ago
Forman Mills sold to NYC retailer amid threat of bankruptcy, layoffs
The discount retail chain previously warned the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry of the potential layoffs but the sale went through.
2 years ago