Economy
The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
8 months ago
Listen 1:33New Jersey Transit approves a 15% fare hike, the first increase in nearly a decade
The increase, which takes effect July 1, also calls for annual, regular fare increases of 3% in subsequent years. It's the first time rates will rise in nearly 10 years.
8 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris unveils more student debt relief measures in North Philly
The Biden administration expects the debt relief program will help 30 million people nationwide.
8 months ago
Listen 1:00Delaware economy faces challenge with more job openings than workers seeking employment
The Delaware Business Roundtable says reasons for the low labor rate include the increasing population of seniors moving to the state and difficulty finding child care.
8 months ago
Listen 1:29WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.
Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:36How Daniel Kahneman Pioneered Behavioral Economics, How Public Defenders Came About
We look at the legacy of the late psychologist Daniel Kahneman. The Princeton University Nobel Laureate changed our understanding of how we make decisions.
Air Date: April 3, 2024
Listen 50:02First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more money to buy a starter home
Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.
8 months ago
Listen 1:07Auditor Lydia York cites poor management and a slow response to address the financial reporting problems with the state’s unemployment fund.
8 months ago
Pa. election 2024: Your guide to the primary candidates for treasurer
Treasurer Stacy Garrity is the only Republican appearing on the April 23 primary ballot, while Democrats will decide between state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland.
8 months ago
Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further
On Friday, the Education Department announced an error in its calculations for federal student aid that will result in delays for as many as 200,000 applicants.
8 months ago
Biden cancels nearly $6 billion in student debt for public service workers
The 78,000 borrowers who are eligible for this forgiveness will receive an email from the president next week, the White House said.
8 months ago
In Pennsylvania’s Senate race, Casey puts ‘greedflation’ and corporations on the ballot
Sen. Casey is leading the Democratic attack on “greedflation” — a blunt term for corporations that jack up prices and rip off shoppers to maximize profits.
8 months ago
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, projects 3 rate cuts later this year
While inflation has cooled significantly over the last year, recent measures show prices are still climbing faster than the central bank would like.
9 months ago
How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris
Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.
Air Date: March 20, 2024
Listen 50:00Negotiators reach spending deal but timeline is tight to avoid shutdown
The deal between negotiators from the House and the White House would fund the government until the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
9 months ago