Economy
As small businesses raise prices, some customers push back
Inflation isn’t only costing small businesses money. It’s costing them customers as well.
3 years ago
Quiet quitting, real quitting, unionizing — what else are American workers up to?
How we work, when we work, how much we work – it's all shifting on a scale not seen in decades.
3 years ago
With over 9,000 current members, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees District Council 33 is one of the largest unions in Philly.
3 years ago
As New Jersey examines wealth disparities, advocates say reparations should be on the table
The median wealth for white families in New Jersey was $352,000 in 2021. It was only $6,100 for Black families and $7,300 for Latino families.
3 years ago
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
President Biden's plan to provide relief to borrowers of federal student loans has been met with celebration and condemnation. Too far, too little, overreaching and unfair?
Air Date: August 31, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Is it fair to forgive student loans? Examining 3 of the arguments of a heated debate
Biden's plan to forgive hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt will help millions, but it's also raising concerns about inflation, fairness and tuition costs.
3 years ago
These are some of the ways inflation is changing Americans’ spending habits
From Walmart to the neighborhood supermarket, retailers across the country are having to adjust as Americans watch their pennies in the face of high inflation.
3 years ago
Inflation and gas prices aren’t deterring Jersey Shore visitors this summer
Despite high gas prices and inflation, Jersey Shore towns are still seeing crowds so far this summer, and expect that trend to linger the rest of the season.
3 years ago
Listen 4:15Democratic candidate Josh Shapiro rallies with union supporters during campaign stop
Union supporters held signs and chanted their support for Shapiro’s bid as the race for Pennsylvania Governor nears the final stretch.
4 years ago
Congress OKs Dems’ climate, health bill, a Biden triumph
“Today is a day of celebration, a day we take another giant step in our momentous agenda,” said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
4 years ago
The Inflation Reduction Act: what’s in it and what’s not
With Democrats poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, we look at what's in it, what got dumped and why, and how it may impact the economy, healthcare and climate change.
Air Date: August 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Democrats are set to pass a major climate, health and tax bill. Here’s what’s in it
Senate Democrats spent the weekend advancing what they call a historic piece of legislation, but it's still a much smaller version of what they originally called for.
4 years ago
Spending freeze will keep Gloucester County’s budget at $236 million for three years
Amid record inflation affecting residents that local governments can’t control, Gloucester County has decided to help out with a lid on spending.
4 years ago
Gas prices are finally dropping. Here are 4 things to know
The average price of gasoline nationwide is expected to drop below $4 a gallon in the coming days as prices continue to fall from the record highs hit in June.
4 years ago
Binders, backpacks… and inflation are on this year’s back-to-school shopping list
This year's back-to-school shopping season lands in the middle of the highest inflation in four decades — how will this affect spending?
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