Economy
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.
5 months ago
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 49:31Congress 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.
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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 44:23Major 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.
6 months ago
‘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.
6 months ago
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.
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago