
Economy
Efforts underway to maximize census count in New Jersey
With less than six months to Census Day, federal officials have finished their preparatory work in the state
6 years ago
Parliament vote forces UK to postpone Brexit beyond Oct. 31
A defiant Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that he would resist attempts to delay Britain’s departure from the European Union beyond the end of the month.
6 years ago
Democratic candidates divided on health care will soon be drowning in data
The Urban Institute will publish the first report of the 2020 election cycle to price out popular reforms like “Medicare for All” and a so-called public option.
6 years ago
Listen 6:49U.S. Agriculture Secretary says small farms are in trouble. But Pa. advocates have hope.
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary caused some indignation on a recent visit to Wisconsin after saying small dairy farms may not survive a changing market.
6 years ago
‘Mind-boggling’ summer revenue in Cape May County, officials say
Cape May County officials are crediting favorable summer weather for a likely record-breaking revenue season.
6 years ago
5 things to know from Philly’s 2020 labor summit with Sanders, Biden and other hopefuls
As the South Philly refinery and the 1% were hot topics, Bernie got the warmest reception, while there was some skepticism about “Middle Class Joe.”
6 years ago
Listen 2:02Pa.’s $2.83 an hour tipped worker is probably broke
The minimum wage for hourly workers in Pennsylvania is $7.25 — unless you work for tips. Why is the minimum wage for tipped workers so much lower?
Air Date: September 4, 2019
Listen 11:38‘Particularly dark’ Labor Day for Philadelphia’s unemployed union workers
With Hahnemann University Hospital and the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery closures, the city will be losing about 2,500 union jobs.
6 years ago
Listen 1:25Study finds Pennsylvanians are working more than their neighbors to fill up gas tanks
Drivers should see a break at the pump this Labor Day weekend.
6 years ago
Trump and the international community
President Trump recently attended the G7 summit of world leaders to discuss global trade and security issues. This happens as his he engages in a trade war with China.
Air Date: August 28, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Emotions raw, PES refinery workers fight to keep plant open
Refinery unions say the closure of the facility will impact about 36,000 jobs indirectly and that the region will lose $16 billions if it closes permanently.
6 years ago
A world without I. Goldberg Army & Navy: the iconic store’s final days
The Army & Navy store, a Philadelphia retail institution, has been struggling as Center City rents went up and walk-in trade went down.
6 years ago
Listen 1:41Chinese president Xi Jingping is in the midst of managing a number of challenges to his power and the stability of his country, including massive protests and a trade war.
Air Date: August 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01New Jersey unemployment rate drops to its lowest level ever
New Jersey’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% in July, the lowest the rate has been since the state began keeping records in 1976.
6 years ago
Layoffs at PES refinery begin, as union argues for continued presence due to safety concerns
The first 80 workers have been let go at the shuttered Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex, more than a week earlier than expected.
6 years ago