
Economy
Short-term rentals in Wilmington are in the crosshairs as city officials work to solve the affordable housing crisis.
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2 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention
President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.
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Listen 0:59Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said items like smartphones, laptops, machines used to make semiconductors and flat-panel monitors would be exempt.
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Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.
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Listen 1:03Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to one between the U.S. and China.
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Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs
It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.
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The commuter benefit gives eligibility to around 22,000 city workers, but it’s unclear whether the city will be able to spend less for the same program this year.
2 months ago
Listen 1:03Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock
The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.
2 months ago
What to know about the Trump tariffs upending global trade and markets
For decades, global commerce abided by tariff rates agreed to by the U.S. and 122 other countries during the 1980s and 1990s. On Wednesday, Trump detonated that arrangement.
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Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote U.S. manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
The new tariffs, coming on what Trump has named “Liberation Day,” are a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries for what he says are unfair trade practices.
2 months ago
Trump’s tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans?
A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.
Air Date: April 1, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:09Philly school district stares down a $300M deficit
The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.
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The governor wants to raise new revenue by changing the personal income tax brackets and increasing fees on cigarettes, state parks and roads.
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Listen 0:54Philly nonprofit is giving cash to families to jumpstart their way to the middle class
Organizers say that residents can’t budget their way out of poverty and would benefit from a cash influx and an economic mobility counselor.
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Listen 0:59Philadelphia City Council weighs small business tax exemption dilemma as some push to double it
Tax relief on the first $100,000 of revenue for businesses in Philadelphia could either be eliminated or doubled in the next city budget.
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