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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
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Politics & Policy

Wolf previews budget with ‘billions’ in workforce aid, says Philly vaccine woes ‘not my job’

While previewing his coming budget address, Wolf noted that Philly is one of a handful of big cities that got direct federal aid for vaccines, separate from the state.

5 years ago

Janet Yellen addresses an event last month introducing the incoming Biden administration's economic team in Wilmington, Del. Yellen is the first woman to lead the Treasury Department. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Janet Yellen confirmed by Senate, making history as first female Treasury secretary

A labor economist by training, Yellen chaired the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018. She also led the Council of Economic Advisers in the Clinton administration.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

In first days, Biden flashes action as deep problems loom

The coronavirus pandemic surges, the economy teeters and Republicans in Congress have signaled objections to many of Biden’s plans.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event at The Queen theater
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Biden’s agenda for the economy, COVID and climate

President-elect Biden announced a $1.9 trillion economic rescue package for tackling COVID and the recession. We'll discuss his relief plan and his environmental agenda.

Air Date: January 19, 2021 10:00 am

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President-elect Joe Biden wearing a face mask
Health

Biden unveiling $1.9T plan to stem virus and steady economy

It includes $1,400 checks for most Americans, which on top of $600 provided in the most recent COVID-19 bill would bring the total to the $2,000 that Biden has called for.

5 years ago

Dustin Mitchell fills up a growler for take-out orders at Iron Hill Brewery. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Restaurants could see post-pandemic boom, leading economist tells Del. business leaders

While bars and restaurants will likely return to business as usual once there’s widespread vaccination, JP Morgan Chase’s James Glassman says other sectors could see changes.

5 years ago

State officials encourage businesses to earn what Gov. John Carney calls the
Health

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.

5 years ago

Graffiti reading,
Politics & Policy

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

Close up of a dictionary word
Money

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

Reading Terminal Market in April. Some stands were open, but customers were few. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Money
Billy Penn

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

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One. Unemployment benefits for millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet were set to lapse at midnight Saturday night unless Trump signed an end-of-year COVID relief and spending bill that had been considered a done deal before his sudden objections. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is pictured on Capitol Hill on Nov. 20. The House voted Monday to increase direct payments to Americans above what is provided in the COVID-19 relief legislation President Trump signed on Sunday. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

House endorses Trump-backed $2,000 payments amid feud within GOP

The vote passed with the needed two-thirds majority in order to advance.

5 years ago

Outdoor dining at Parc on Rittenhouse Square
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

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

Philly restauranteur Tamekah Bost (Courtesy of Tamekah Bost)
Keystone Crossroads
Money

From Band-Aid to lifeline: Pa. biz owners’ fund helps 1,000 entrepreneurs cut off from government aid

Conceived as a short-term program, the 30 Day Fund has proven invaluable to those with limited access to other programs.

5 years ago

A person wearing a protective face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus walks past stuttered businesses in Philadelphia, Thursday, May 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Money

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

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