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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

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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

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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

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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.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
6abc

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.

3 years ago

Claudia Goldin speaks to a reporter on the phone in her home in Cambridge, Mass. after learning that she received the Nobel Prize in Economics, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.
NPR
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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.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. House, in contentious session, moves state budget forward

The bills now head to the state Senate, which returns Oct. 16.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

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NPR
Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

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Spotlight PA

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.

3 years ago

Studio 2

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 50:17
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Politics & Policy

A 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.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

3 years ago

UAW workers picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility in Naperville, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023. The UAW strike against Big Three automakers may not have much of an impact on car shoppers, though that could change. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Money

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.

3 years ago

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