
Economy
William Penn School District faces $9.2M budget deficit
The school district was at the heart of Pennsylvania’s historic fair funding trial, yet financial issues continue to haunt William Penn.
3 months ago
Listen 0:584 things to know about the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission
The commission is recommending sweeping changes that would reduce taxes on employees and significantly cut business taxes.
3 months ago
Listen 0:50Gov. Shapiro says Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans
Pennsylvania's governor said Monday that more than $2 billion identified as either frozen or held up by an unspecified review was now accessible to state agencies.
3 months ago
What the DOGE cuts mean to Philly
The latest on DOGE and the Trump administration's cuts to federal jobs and aid. Budget freezes are impacting NIH funding, education programs and thousands of local workers.
Air Date: February 20, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43How Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum could hit you at the grocery store
U.S. tariffs could cause the prices of steel and aluminum cans to rise, an increase that may ultimately be passed on to consumers.
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How the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl festivities are boosting the local economy
More than 1 million people are expected to attend the Philadelphia Eagles parade in Center City.
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A National Institutes of Health memo on Feb. 7 said certain grant funds to universities and research institutions would be capped starting Monday.
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Listen 1:17Record betting at BetMGM and Caesars for Sunday’s Super Bowl
BetMGM Sportsbook and Caesars Sportsbook each reported that Philadelphia’s 40-22 victory over Kansas City was the most-bet single sporting event in each of their histories.
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Delaware’s attorney general says the agency helping to protect children from lead paint is unable to access federal dollars.
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New Jersey doesn’t have enough farmers. A lawmaker wants to change that
Proposed legislation in N.J. would create a program to help beginner farmers pay for equipment and buy land to grow their crops.
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Listen 1:05Pennsylvania is only one of four states that still taxes Holocaust reparations payments. A news bill seeks to fix that and honor survivors’ legacy.
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Listen 1:07‘A slap in the face’: Philly metro named among the country’s ‘least affordable’ for renters
The city is still more affordable than other big cities. But it’s become increasingly more expensive for the average resident.
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Listen 1:02Gov. Matt Meyer wants a solution to school funding inequities this year despite the task force pushing back its deadline to July 2026.
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Listen 0:48The governor’s energy proposals aim to encourage development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
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Listen 1:03The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is suggesting alternative activities to betting on Super Bowl Sunday.
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