Economy
Major U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
The DOJ in March alleged that Rite Aid knowingly filled hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances from 2014 to 2019.
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‘Focused on growth’: Philly workshop offers Black entrepreneurs tips on expanding their businesses
The one-day intensive hosted by Mom Your Business included panels, networking, and technical support.
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Philadelphia ranks No. 5 in the nation for downtown foot traffic recovery since 2019
Philadelphia’s Center City District staff explored economic recovery metrics, such as foot traffic, in 26 cities nationwide.
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President Biden to visit Philadelphia on Friday to discuss ‘Bidenomics’ agenda
Biden will tout his success with creating good-paying union jobs, investing in infrastructure, and working to combat climate change.
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Economics Nobel Prize goes to Claudia Goldin, an expert on women at work
Goldin has won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on women in the labor market. She studies the causes of the persistent pay gap between men and women.
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Pa. House, in contentious session, moves state budget forward
The bills now head to the state Senate, which returns Oct. 16.
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Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday night after Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep federal agencies open until Nov. 17.
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What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown
Although most major federal agencies have not announced their plans for what would stay open and closed during a potential shutdown, here's what we see could be affected.
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Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline
Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.
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Chef Lidia Bastianich, Pa. Forever Chemicals, Amazon Antitrust Allegations
Chef and PBS host Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, states in our region join a sweeping FTC lawsuit against Amazon.
Air Date: September 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.
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Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown
The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed.
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How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now.
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How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy
There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected.
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Key indicators show summer delivering a mixed bag to Jersey Shore economy
Overall numbers are better than 2019, but brick-and-mortar gaming revenues were down compared to last year.
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