Economy
$5.4 million in ads devoted to Philly soda tax battle this year
While Philly's controversial sweetened beverage tax is the law, critics and proponents are still spending millions on ads for and against it.
7 years ago
Listen 0:00Arts and culture, Philly’s $4 billion engine
Audiences and organizations devoted to the arts contributed $4.1 billion to the economy of greater Philadelphia last year.
7 years ago
Bipartisan-supported severance tax bill stays stalled in Pa.
The fight over how to fund Pennsylvania’s overdue budget is boiling down to just a few points of contention — including whether to impose a new tax on natural gas drillers.
7 years ago
Pa. Treasurer Joe Torsella reiterates, no loans until the budget’s done
State Treasurer Joe Torsella has found himself at the center of contentious battles over funding Pennsylvania's unbalanced budget and paying the commonwealth's bills.
7 years ago
Delaware fares well in measure of economic distress
A report released Monday shows Delaware faring relatively well when compared to other areas in a measurement of economic distress.
7 years ago
‘Boomerangers’ return to Altoona for jobs, family and a slower pace of life
For some Altoona natives who have returned to the area, there are many appeals to working and living back home.
7 years ago
Checking up on HUD, the EPA, and the Department of the Interior
Air Date: September 25, 2017
Listen 49:35Pa. will have trouble making payments beyond September
7 years ago
Arts and culture, Philly’s $4 billion engine
Audiences and organizations devoted to the arts contributed $4.1 billion to the economy of greater Philadelphia last year, according to a new report.
7 years ago
Equifax and cybersecurity; PA budget
Air Date: September 21, 2017
Listen 00:49:56Pennsylvania takes credit ratings hit amid budget fight
7 years ago
Biden, panelists, discuss jobs, economy, at University of Delaware
7 years ago
Amazon in Philly? / The Suffrage Movement
Air Date: September 19, 2017
Listen 00:49:55Philly controller says soda tax could have been averted
7 years ago
Pennsylvania delays payments as general fund balance nears zero
7 years ago