Economy

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed.

New Jersey voters approved a referendum legalizing marijuana 2 to 1. But that does not mean that those 21 or older can indulge just yet.

The former Pennsylvania governor, who ushered in the state’s shale gas boom, says he wants to set the record straight for the Democratic candidate.

While 90% of casinos have reopened, they are operating at restricted levels to try to slow the spread of the virus, and additional aid is needed for casinos and their workers.

It could be a landmark election year for the legal marijuana industry. Voters in four states could approve broad legal marijuana sales, as the push for legalization continues.

A social worker and a disaster expert describe the things Philly can do to recover from coronavirus and heal the injustices revealed by the pandemic.

Eligible businesses include commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors, dealers, and bait and tackle shops.

Many unemployed Americans tapped into their savings to pay bills. Those savings are going fast, and hopes for a new round of pandemic relief before the election are fading.

However, the state still has yet to recover many of the jobs lost to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Wells Fargo has fired more than 100 employees, saying they personally defrauded a coronavirus relief program from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

A get out the vote campaign dresses up postal boxes in Philadelphia with large-scale flower arrangements.

Under the banner of “Black Workers Matter,” councilmembers announced a slate of proposed changes to help hospitality workers regain jobs lost to COVID.

The union has launched door-knocking efforts in Pa., Nevada, Arizona and Florida, battleground states where they have large numbers.

Scores of residents financially impacted by the pandemic could find themselves having to pay their utility bills, even as New Jersey sees record unemployment.

Nowhere could Biden’s arguments prove more decisive than in Erie County. It was among the most populous blue counties in the nation to flip to red in 2016.