Economy
Trump’s tariffs on China: What are they? How do they work?
The Trump administration asserts, and many independent analysts agree, that Beijing has deployed predatory tactics to try to give China an edge in advanced technologies.
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On Wednesday, Uber drivers across the country walked out in a strike, demanding better pay, more stable hours, and fairer treatment from the company.
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Listen 17:30Camden won $1.6B in tax breaks but activists say not enough reaching city residents
The criticism came during an escalating feud between Gov. Phil Murphy and powerbroker George Norcross over how lucrative tax credits were doled out and who benefits.
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Pa. landscaping companies vie for some of added summer work visas
Federal officials are releasing 30,000 more non-agricultural seasonal visas, called H-2B visas, amid low unemployment and an immigration crackdown.
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More seniors are working — some by choice, others by necessity
More and more Americans are working well past retirement age. For some, it’s a matter of necessity. For others, it’s a matter of choice. And the distinction is class-based.
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Is kelp the new kale? It was supposed to be
Seaweed farming is still a promising idea that benefits the environment, but doing it at scale requires more work.
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Listen 07:03More than 100 Pa. businesses close for May Day to support immigrant and working communities
Pennsylvania rallies staged as part of International Workers’ Day call for raising the minimum wage and supporting immigrant communities.
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Philadelphia theater companies experiment with pay-what-you-want pricing
Theater companies are reaching out to lower-income patrons with alternative ticketing models.
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Listen 2:04Top 10 job opportunities in Philly region for workers without college degree
The majority of Americans don't have a college degree. But there are many non-college jobs that pay reasonably well.
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L&I apologizes to Temple food trucks, will work with vendors on overnight plan
Temple’s food trucks might not have to move overnight after all.
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AAA: Gas prices are ‘expensive’ for this time of year
Drivers in New Jersey and around the nation aren't getting much of a holiday break on prices at the pump.
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Can artisanal weed compete with ‘Big Marijuana’?
The drug’s growing legalization is raising concerns among small-scale marijuana farmers and retailers that the corporatization of weed may be right around the corner.
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Over five years, Pennsylvania loses 6,000 farms
Philadelphia defied the trend. The number of small farms within the city limits more than doubled to 38 between 2012 and 2017.
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Report proposes 10 solutions to close widening racial wealth gap
Ten Solutions to Bridge the Racial Wealth Divide calls for offering federally-managed “baby bonds” to all children and funding them based on income.
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Now that states can legalize sports betting, venture capital wants in
At least 20 states are considering new sports betting legislation, which is likely to lead to a lot more online gambling. And venture capitalists can smell opportunity.
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