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Economy

A person stands in front of a window with the word Sale plastered all over it.
NPR
Money

Why are sales so hard to resist? Let’s unravel this Black Friday mystery

The human brain has to really fight the lure of a discount. Companies know this and use many tricks to push our buttons. But there's a way to outsmart them.

3 years ago

A woman wearing a face mask carries shopping bags along Oxford Street
NPR
Lifestyle

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday’s still got it. So here’s what to look for

Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.

3 years ago

Conrad Benner takes a selfie in front of Alloyius Mcilwaine's
Studio 2

Conrad Benner Talks Public Art, Americans’ Economic Worries, Endangered Food

Black Friday is still a few days away, but holiday shopping is already in full swing. But how do Americans' shopping behavior change in economic uncertainty? Or does it not?

Air Date: November 21, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:31
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., talks with reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, Oct. 31, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year

The Senate gave final approval to a temporary government funding package Wednesday night and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature.

3 years ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., meets with reporters ahead of a crucial vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded at its current levels, a measure not heartily supported by the hard right wing of his party, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.
Politics & Policy

House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help

Johnson was willing to leave his right flank Republicans behind and work with Democrats on Tuesday to keep the government open.

3 years ago

A customer replaces the pump dispenser at a Chevron gas station in Columbus, Miss., on Oct. 23. The average price of regular gas has fallen more than 40 cents from a year ago.
NPR
Community

As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%

Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month.

3 years ago

The House is set to vote Tuesday on a plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to avoid a government shutdown with a two-tiered spending deadline.
NPR
Politics & Policy

House will vote on Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avert a government shutdown

Johnson is pushing through a plan that will require significant Democratic support in order to pass.

3 years ago

Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

As partisan tensions thaw in Harrisburg, Pa. lawmakers eye unfunded housing, school priorities

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed several bills that chip away at Pennsylvania’s five-month-old budget impasse.

3 years ago

Ken Curry 為一張照片擺姿勢。
Politics & Policy

費城的小店家們希望該城市的第100任市長能做些什麼?就是「修好一切」。

當一些小店家準備在大選中投票時,他們表示對於缺乏市政府的支援感到沮喪。

3 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.
Money

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike

Since launching the most aggressive series of rate hikes in four decades in March 2022 to fight inflation, it has pulled back and has now raised rates only once since May.

3 years ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmakers chip away at stalemate, pass bill to boost hospital and ambulance subsidies

Shapiro's office said he would sign the bill to deliver “critical funding” for emergency management services, hospitals, and nursing homes.

3 years ago

Studio 2

The Fate of Retail Shopping, Improving the Philly Airport

Do you still shop in-store? Or, are you constantly getting packages? We'll talk about the future of brick and mortar. Plus, plans for improvement at PHL International Airport.

Air Date: October 19, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 44:23
A sign of Rite Aid on its store in Pittsburgh
Money

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.

3 years ago

LaKeysha Jean poses for a photo at a window
Money

‘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.

3 years ago

someone crosses an empty intersection
Money

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.

3 years ago

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