Economy
The music industry – from vinyl to AI, native plants and invasive species
AI is disrupting the industry, musicians are making less for their art thanks to streaming services. Join us for a panel on the state of music.
Air Date: May 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:47Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as Pa. budget talks begin
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering budget negotiations with a roughly $14 billion surplus. So far, they have different priorities for using it.
7 months ago
Is the state of the economy really bad?, psychology of smell, Crozer hospital ownership in limbo
We hear a lot of complaints about the economy. But, is it really that bad? We'll get the answer from Moody's Analytics Mark Zandi.
Air Date: May 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:50New Jersey’s recreational marijuana industry is booming. Here’s what you need to know
Recreational cannabis is now widely available in New Jersey, and sales are booming. Here’s what you should know, from who is eligible to buy to how much cannabis is taxed.
7 months ago
Listen 1:05Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks, GameStop and AMC surge at the opening bell
Keith Gill, better known as “Roaring Kitty,” posted an image on Sunday of a man sitting forward in his chair, a meme used by gamers when things are getting serious.
7 months ago
Amy Tan’s ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’, The Nightmare of Customer Service
The Joy Luck Club author Amy Tan on her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Plus, from AI chatbots to cheap products, American consumers have a long list of complaints.
Air Date: May 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven
Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
7 months ago
Listen 1:16The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.
7 months ago
Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first U.S. bank failure this year
The FDIC said it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31.
7 months ago
New Jersey is motivating telecommuters to appeal their New York tax bills. Connecticut may be next
New Jersey is now offering a state tax credit to residents who work from home and successfully appeal their New York tax assessment.
7 months ago
Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event
About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.
7 months ago
Philadelphia adults are more likely to have a college degree than the national average but less likely than some peer cities.
7 months ago
Listen 0:50The 2024 State of The City report outlined Philadelphia’s improving economic metrics — and ever-present factors that threaten future progress.
8 months ago
Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback
As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.
8 months ago
The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
8 months ago
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