Economy

The jobs data show an economy that is as fractured as the political landscape ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.

The economy continued to add jobs at a steady pace last month, and the unemployment rate remained low.

China on Friday announced a $60 billion list of U.S. goods including coffee, honey and industrial chemicals for retaliation if Washington goes ahead with its tariff threat.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held off on raising its key interest rate, which plays a role in loans to consumers and businesses.

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Joe Torsella has estimated that in the last 10 years, the state has wasted roughly $5.5 billion on payments to investment managers

That was nearly double the first quarter rate of 2.2 percent and the strongest pace in nearly four years.

Legislative leaders are working to coordinate bills for expanding the state’s medical marijuana program as well as legalizing recreational use for adults.

New Jersey's Legislature and governor created a law that allows school districts, municipalities and counties to create their own charitable funds.

The Department of Labor and Industry’s newly released June numbers mark the second month in a row the commonwealth has set a new post-recession jobs record.

A federal drug-use survey suggested that 8.38 percent of Pennsylvania’s 9.5 million adults use marijuana at least on a monthly basis.

Coalition representing soda distributors and stores selling soda continues calling on elected officials to repeal the tax.

The $22 million dollar transfer is modest as far as Rainy Day funds go. The administration estimates it would only keep the state going for about a quarter of a day.

The tariffs threatened against billions of dollars in Chinese goods took effect at midnight ET while many Americans were sleeping — but Beijing was ready with a wake-up call.

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman joined us to talk about how civic coalitions are helping to revitalize old towns.