
Economy
Biden, congressional leaders likely to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit
Biden told reporters that he remains optimistic that he and the Republicans will reach agreement on the debt limit.
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Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on business and economic development?
Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.
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Listen 5:38Biden pressures House Republicans on debt limit in campaign-style speech
He made his case in a campaign-style speech to voters in Valhalla, New York, on Wednesday.
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Philadelphia protest calls for minimum wage hike and local control on future wage increases
The goal is not only to have a $15 minimum wage, but to wrestle control for future wage increases out of state control and into local hands.
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‘As weak as it gets’: Philadelphia’s housing market is struggling to blossom this spring
Mortgage rates are still high. And home prices are still overvalued, saddling buyers and sellers with an affordability problem that won’t budge.
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Over 20% of the city’s affordable housing complexes are set to expire over the next decade. But there are ways to mitigate the loss.
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How will we know if the U.S. economy is in a recession?
Many economists, though, still expect a recession to hit as soon as the current April-June quarter — or soon thereafter.
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Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?
Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.
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Listen 6:11House Republicans pass U.S. debt bill, push Biden on spending
The president says he's happy to talk with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but will not negotiate over America's legal debt obligations.
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Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city
Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.
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Listen 4:16BuzzFeed to close news division, cut 15% of all staff
Pulitzer prize winning digital media company BuzzFeed will shut down its news division as it cuts about 15% of its entire staff.
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Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.
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Listen 6:52Haven’t filed taxes yet? Don’t panic. Here’s what to know
Experts recommend pulling together all of the documents you need and then giving yourself a chunk of time to sit down and get it done.
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Your tax refund could be smaller than last year. Here’s why
The 90 million taxpayers who have filed as of March 31 got refunds that were an average of nearly 10% less than last year.
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Pa. city manager steals thousands of taxpayer dollars unsupervised
Herm Suplizio, manager for the city of DuBois Pa, has been arrested for stealing more than $600,000 from public accounts over which he had signatory control.
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