
Economy
Stock drop could pose risk to US economy — if it endures
Consumers are the engine of U.S. economic growth, so any sharp pullback in their spending would hurt. Could the result be a weaker economy and lost jobs?
7 years ago
Philly theaters form set-building company, hope to help stage redevelopment
A handful of small theater companies in Philadelphia have formed a collaborative set-building company.
7 years ago
Pa. Auditor General Eugene DePasquale / Rep. Dent on gov’t shutdown
Guests: Eugene DePasquale, Charlie Dent Today we’re joins by Pennsylvania Auditor General, ...
Air Date: January 22, 2018
Listen 49:29Push to extend licenses to unauthorized immigrants resumes in N.J.
With Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ready to take office, proponents of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to get a driver's license are optimistic.
7 years ago
Listen 1:58U.S. small-business czar makes stop in Delaware
SBA Administrator Linda McMahon is touring the country and meeting with small-business owners.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania revenue collection in flux due to new federal tax law
Spurred by changes in the federal tax law, Pennsylvanians seem to have rushed to pay state income taxes early in hopes of taking advantage of uncapped deductions
7 years ago
Pa. judge lets case proceed challenging constitutionality of state budget
The suit alleges top elected officials have violated the Pa. constitution by passing budgets without fully funding them, and borrowing money to pay off a previous year’s debt.
7 years ago
Rural Pa. public schools look to break cycle of struggle, welfare, and addiction in the Northwest
Titusville’s story is echoed across many towns in Pennsylvania, where a solid middle-class workforce was once sustained by no more than a high school degree.
7 years ago
N.J. minimum wage hike expected to benefit 300,000 workers
Gov.-elect Phil Murphy supports gradually increasing the wage to $15 over the next three or four years.
7 years ago
Atlantic City, N.J. reach agreement over police layoffs
Nine months after Atlantic City’s police union sued New Jersey state officials over forced layoffs, ...
7 years ago
Philly businesses hope to see green during Eagles’ playoff run
In January, the Eagles will return to the playoffs for the first time in four years. But will postseason play boost local business?
7 years ago
Listen 2:10Delaware job growth not keeping pace with population
The latest unemployment numbers from the Department of Labor show Delaware’s job market continues to be stagnant.
7 years ago
Murphy names Assemblywoman Caride to head N.J. banking department
Caride will have a role in implementing Murphy's signature campaign pledge of creating a public bank.
7 years ago