Economy
Layoffs stuck at high level as 1.3 million seek jobless aid
Data from Kronos, which produces work-scheduling software for small businesses, reinforces evidence that the recovery of the job market is faltering.
6 years ago
Dozens of Pa. charter schools among recipients of federal small business aid
About 165,000 organizations have received PPP funding so far, totalling $20.7 billion — making Pennsylvania one of the top users of the loan program.
6 years ago
GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules
The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.
6 years ago
No indoor dining a ‘devastating blow’ to Jersey Shore, boardwalk association says
Business owners in Ocean City say New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's decision to postpone restarting indoor dining could cause severe economic harm to boardwalk restaurants.
6 years ago
Even as national surveys find most people uncomfortable stepping inside a mall, plenty in the Philly region left home for deals and a change of scenery.
6 years ago
Delaware bucks tradition and passes budget bills with time to spare
It’s been the practice to debate and cut deals until the wee hours of July 1 before approving a budget. The pandemic and virtual meetings stopped that this year.
6 years ago
Gamblers flock to Harrah’s casino in Chester after 100 days of closure
Regulators, companies and unions are trying to figure out how to get guests back into casinos in a way that doesn’t spread the virus. Will it work?
6 years ago
Gov. Carney delays Delaware’s next phase of reopening the state
Delaware will not move into phase three just yet — which would allow bars to reopen and visits to senior living facilities and hospitals.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: State adds nearly 1,900 suspected COVID-19 deaths
New Jersey’s official count of coronavirus-related deaths surged overnight as the state began counting “probable” fatalities toward its overall tally.
6 years ago
Applications for jobless aid fall to still-high 1.48 million
The latest figures coincide with a sudden resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., especially in the South and West, that’s threatening to derail a nascent economic rebound.
6 years ago
Philly Cultural Fund making plans to operate at a severe reduction
Facing drastic budget cuts, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund may seek financial support from outside the city government.
6 years ago
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The 1.5 million is a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.
6 years ago
The rich have stopped spending and that’s tanked the economy
While retail sales bounced back in May, the wealthiest Americans are not spending as freely as they did before the pandemic. And that could limit the recovery.
6 years ago
Company buying bankrupt PES refinery promises 18,000 jobs in next 10 years
A Hilco Redevelopment Partners executive told a City Council hearing the company’s plan will create 8,000 union construction jobs, 10,000 permanent jobs.
6 years ago
Coronavirus recovery: Judge blocks Asbury Park over indoor dining
The city voted to allow restaurants to allow indoor dining despite it violating an executive order from Gov. Phil Murphy.
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