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Economy

Phil Murphy speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

N.J. governor outlines budget with billions in property tax breaks and proposes partial reinstatement of corporate business tax

While announcing the largest budget in the state's history, Gov. Murphy proposed reviving a tax on Jersey’s most profitable corporations.

2 years ago

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A sign advertising Wendy's
Money

Burger chain Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

The fast food company is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House
Politics & Policy

Biden implores Congress to avoid a government shutdown, send urgent aid to Ukraine and Israel

Biden hosted Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the two minority leaders.

2 years ago

Apartment buildings in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Number of new housing units in Center City area hits 5-year high

The benchmark comes as the area continues to see population growth, including an increase in the number of New York transplants.

2 years ago

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Groups are addressing the racial wealth gap in Philadelphia.
Community

Philly’s racial wealth gap is wider now than in 1960. Here are programs working to fix it

New initiatives want to stop persistent wealth discrepancies between people of color and their white counterparts.

2 years ago

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Tourists gather at the LOVE sculpture
Community
Billy Penn

Philly tourism by the numbers: improving, but it could be better

The 42.9 million people who visited Philly last year were higher than last year, but still below pre-pandemic levels.

2 years ago

Norman Royal poses for a picture outside
Urban Planning

Plans to transform downtown Dover launched with $25 million in state funding

Revitalization plans include critical infrastructure upgrades and a six-story retail-residential project

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
A mixture of Hershey's chocolates is displayed in the company's Times Square store
Money

Record cocoa prices heading into Valentines Day proves to be a headache for sweets king Hershey

Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an all-time high of $5,874 per metric ton on Friday.

2 years ago

Workers repair damage in the Pa. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit

Shapiro's first budget proposal disappointed many allies who felt it wasn't bold enough.

2 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Powell Holds A News Conference Following The Federal Open Market Committee Meeting
NPR
Money

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but signals rate cuts may be coming

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but indicated that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool.

2 years ago

Chester City Hall at East 4th Street and Avenue of the States. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court grants receiver ability to strip Chester city officials of administrative power, ‘whether they like it or not’

With the City of Chester facing bankruptcy, the state's top court has given the receiver more power to save it, even if it means bypassing the will of local elected officials.

2 years ago

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Close-up of Gov. Shapiro speaking
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s governor to push for millions in funds for economic development in budget

Shapiro has been eyeing such a strategy since last year, when he told legislators during his inaugural budget address that he was “sick and tired of losing to other states.”

2 years ago

The Senate has approved a short-term spending bill to keep the government funded until early March. The House is set to vote on the measure later today.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Congress passes stopgap spending measure to dodge Friday shutdown threat

The Senate has approved a stopgap funding measure to keep the full federal government funded until early March. The House is expected to vote later today.

2 years ago

Senate Impeachment Trial Of President Trump Continues
NPR
Politics & Policy

Bipartisan tax deal could expand Child Tax Credit and extend business tax breaks

The legislation expands a popular child tax credit and aplies to families with multiple children. It also speeds up some tax breaks for research and development expensing for

2 years ago

Photos courtesy Instagram.com/Weckerly's
Studio 2

Reinventing Yourself, A Visit From Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Eagles End in Disaster

What does it take to make the perfect ice cream flavor? Plus, why a change in career, life goals and priorities is possible at any age. And, Eagles' NFL season embarrassment.

Air Date: January 16, 2024 12:00 pm

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