Economy

We hear a lot of complaints about the economy. But, is it really that bad? We'll get the answer from Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi.

Recreational cannabis is now widely available in New Jersey, and sales are booming. Here’s what you should know, from who is eligible to buy to how much cannabis is taxed.

Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” posted an image on Sunday of a man sitting forward in his chair, a meme used by gamers when things are getting serious.

The Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan on her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Plus, from AI chatbots to cheap products, American consumers have a long list of complaints.

Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.

The FDIC said it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.

New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.

Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.

The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.

As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.

The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.

The increase, which takes effect July 1, also calls for annual, regular fare increases of 3% in subsequent years. It's the first time rates will rise in nearly 10 years.

The Biden administration expects the debt relief program will help 30 million people nationwide.

The Delaware Business Roundtable says reasons for the low labor rate include the increasing population of seniors moving to the state and difficulty finding child care.