Economy
Center City district calls for more businesses in Philadelphia to return to office
The Center City District report claims without a return to office, the downtown economy can’t return to pre-pandemic levels.
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The Dow rallies to its best day since 2020 after the Fed rules out larger rate hikes
Markets jumped after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank was not contemplating bigger rate hikes than the half-a-percentage-point increase it delivered on Wednesday.
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Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation
The increase in the Fed’s key short-term rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
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With property values up 21%, Kenney proposes relief for growing real estate taxes
As anyone currently in the market for a house can tell you, property values in Philadelphia are soaring — and soon, home owners will know exactly how much.
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Amazon workers in NYC reject union in a reversal of fortune
Amazon warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. Amazon unionization.
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Starbucks workers drive nationwide surge in union organizing
Starbucks workers have driven a surge in union election petitions filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
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Amazon, union face off in a rematch election in New York
Amazon and the nascent group that successfully organized the company’s first-ever U.S. union drive are headed for a rematch Monday.
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Here are 3 reasons why stocks are tanking
Stocks were pummeled on Friday with the Nasdaq slumping more than 4% to post its worst month since 2008. Why things have gotten so bad in Wall Street.
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Tech stocks sink again, Nasdaq has worst month since 2008
The Nasdaq fell 4% for the second time this week and finished April down 13.3%, its biggest monthly loss since 2008.
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Orsted signs on as first tenant at New Jersey wind port
The New Jersey wind port in Salem County won't open until 2024, but the site already has its first tenant.
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Bird flu drives free-range hens indoors to protect poultry
Some farmers are wondering if it's OK that eggs sold as free-range come from chickens being kept inside.
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Northern Liberties retail boom: Over a dozen new storefronts coming to the neighborhood
Here’s a look at what’s in store, from restaurants to cafes, bike shops, and art centers.
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What to know as N.J. prepares to roll out regulated weed market this week
New Jersey becomes the latest state to sell recreational marijuana beginning Thursday. Here’s what you’ll need to know before you consume.
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Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.9%
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a point in March to 4.9%, another indication the state's jobs picture continues to strengthen.
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Pa. Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Chester Water Authority sale to Aqua
The city of Chester sees sale of the CWA as a ticket to financial recovery, but the authority and customers opposed to the sale will get another day in court.
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