Economy
Inflation and infrastructure costs are driving up water bills in the Delaware Valley
Water rates will increase in 2023 for hundreds of thousands of residents in our region — from Wilmington, Del., to the Pennsylvania suburbs.
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The Fed continues its crackdown on inflation, pushing up interest rates again
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, which was a smaller increase than the four previous hikes.
2 years ago
FTX’s Bankman-Fried charged by U.S. for ‘scheme’ to defraud
Bankman-Fried was arrested Monday by Bahamian authorities at the request of the U.S. government.
2 years ago
Philly’s $500 million budget surplus could disappear if there is a financial downturn
A new report finds Philly has a sizable budget surplus for the first time in a long time.
2 years ago
Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike
The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.
2 years ago
Does Central Jersey exist? Proposed tourism bill hopes to settle the debate
State Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s proposal to boost tourism in Central Jersey would put a clear definition on the often-debated region.
2 years ago
Here’s how inflation is changing holiday deals and shopping
Shoppers are expected to spend a record amount of money this year because nearly everything is more expensive. There are some relative bargains, if you know where to look.
2 years ago
Center City business district promotes unique and boutique holiday shopping experience
Philly businesses in Center City encourage holiday shoppers to visit shops downtown — the majority of which are locally-owned — this season.
2 years ago
More than 175 new retailers, restaurants, and businesses have opened in Center City since 2020, getting Philly closer to its pre-pandemic retail occupancy rates.
2 years ago
Listen 4:27The Fed orders another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what’s next
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation.
2 years ago
Recession-proof? World Series ticket market shows no sign of economic downturn
Phillies World Series tickets are selling for thousands above list price, proving some fans won’t let anything stop them from the chance to see their team win it all.
2 years ago
It’s a different counting location than the one the city used in 2020, when election workers spent days tallying ballots at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.
2 years ago
The ‘inexact science’ of measuring the World Series’ impact on Philly’s bottom line
Philly hotels and restaurants are preparing for a bump, but measuring the economic impact of sports is an “inexact science.”
2 years ago
There’s not much that Pennsylvania’s next governor can do to directly tackle inflation or its underlying causes, but he can help blunt the impact of rising prices.
2 years ago
A pro pickleball tournament heads to the Jersey Shore next year
Hundreds of pickleballers of all skill levels will descend on Avalon next year to take part in a major tournament.
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