Economy
Delaware eases COVID curfew on restaurants, bars
Delaware bars and restaurants can now stay open past 10 p.m., but Gov John Carney’s stay-at-home order and restrictions on large gatherings remain.
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McConnell, Pelosi homes vandalized after $2,000 relief fails
Spray paint on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's door in Kentucky on Saturday read, “WERES MY MONEY.” “MITCH KILLS THE POOR" was scrawled over a window.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus cases remain high, but trending downward
As coronavirus cases trend downward, the governor plans to lift indoor dining ban and other mitigation efforts.
5 years ago
With relief hard to access, GoFundMe was a small biz lifeline. That probably won’t continue.
2020 was a pinnacle year for crowdfunding.
5 years ago
Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill
A total of 109 Republicans, including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a member of GOP leadership, joined with Democrats to approve the override, the first of Trump’s presidency.
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House endorses Trump-backed $2,000 payments amid feud within GOP
The vote passed with the needed two-thirds majority in order to advance.
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Unemployment benefits and one-time checks: What to know about the new stimulus in Pa.
Now that President Trump has signed the new $900 billion package into law, how long will taxpayers have to wait for the extra money and bonus boost?
5 years ago
Conceived as a short-term program, the 30 Day Fund has proven invaluable to those with limited access to other programs.
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More than half a million Pennsylvanians set to lose unemployment benefits
With the long-awaited relief bill sitting on President Trump’s desk, 500,000 Pennsylvanians are set to lose unemployment assistance amid a surging pandemic.
5 years ago
COVID relief bill morphs into a test of GOP loyalty to Trump
Republicans led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have resisted $2,000 checks as too costly. They have not said if they will block the vote.
5 years ago
Be patient and buy ‘with purpose’: How to be a good last-minute shopper in Philly
How customers can make shopping smooth and stress-free during the pandemic as COVID-19 cases remain high and businesses adapt to restrictions.
5 years ago
U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek jobless aid
The job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.
5 years ago
Update: New details released showing who got PPP loans in Philly
Check the map and search the database.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania’s jobless rate falls again, dips below US rate
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell for a seventh straight month in November, dipping below the national rate.
5 years ago
House passes bill to avert government shutdown; Senate next
The House passed the temporary funding bill by a 320-60 vote as frustrated lawmakers headed for a weekend session.
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