Economy
SEPTA cuts could cause Center City gridlock and hurt the economy
Traffic is expected to increase as services go away. Downtown Philly can’t absorb much more, a business group says.
3 months ago
Thanks to a “unique mix” of characteristics, Pennsylvania keeps running, even without a budget. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing.
3 months ago
Chester County lawmaker eyes plan to protect Philly-area tax revenue — and SEPTA
State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester, is circulating a plan to divide up state tax revenue into three regions to sidestep future funding disputes.
3 months ago
Listen 0:48Are you overspending with Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay? A BNPL reality check
Buy now, pay later apps are growing in popularity, especially among young shoppers. Some financial experts say these convenient apps are cause for concern.
Air Date: August 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Study spells out impact of Pennsylvania private, independent colleges on their communities
The state’s independent, private colleges contributed more than $29 billion to local communities in 2024, according to a report they commissioned.
4 months ago
Marijuana legalization in Del., NJ sparks question: Is Pa. next?
Legal weed in Delaware, legal weed in New Jersey, is Pennsylvania next? While our neighbors go high, some lawmakers in Harrisburg say ‘NO.’
Air Date: July 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39How are you feeling about the economy? New reports show tariffs might be partly to blame for mild price increases, but consumers are feeling good despite rising inflation.
Air Date: July 21, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01More than 25 nonprofits will use new funding from the Arsht-Cannon Fund to improve opportunities for Latino Delawareans.
4 months ago
Listen 1:28What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill that passed the Senate
At 887 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other GOP priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
5 months ago
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy signs $58.8B budget with tax hikes and a surplus boost
New Jersey’s new state budget includes property tax relief, new taxes on cigarettes and gambling and billions for the surplus fund.
5 months ago
Listen 1:08Senate passes Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie
The difficulty it took for Republicans, who have the majority hold in Congress, to wrestle the bill to this point is not expected to let up.
5 months ago
‘Long overdue’: Delawareans can start buying recreational marijuana Aug. 1
Retail weed will be available first at 13 medical dispensaries that received conversion licenses. Thirty other retail stores are in the pipeline.
5 months ago
Listen 1:26Philly’s Federal Reserve is getting a new leader for the first time in a decade
Anna Paulson will become president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on July 1. She replaces Pat Harker.
5 months ago
Listen 1:06GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns
Loosening federal regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns has long been a priority for the gun industry and Republicans.
5 months ago
The Scranton-area politician was cited by national media for trading during Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. He says the trades were done by a financial adviser.
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