Possible 2nd Bidder For Philadelphia Newspapers, And Some Intrigue, Surfaces
A group of Philadelphia area businessman may become the second local bidder for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
Congress Approves $17M For Next Phase of Delaware River Dredging
The US Army Corps of Engineers is expecting to get its orders shortly to continue deepening the shipping channel on the river from 40 to 45 feet. This phase of the work will begin just north of Wilmington.
New Carrier Hops Into PHL Airport With Daily Seattle Flights
Philadelphia International Airport has a new airline offering service there.
Recreation Programs Slammed by Decision To Close Philadelphia Schools After Hours
For 400 kids who play basketball and indoor soccer with the Holy Terrors Youth Organization in Mayfair, their seasons have come to an abrupt end.
Valley Forge Casino Resort Holding Job Fair For Food And Beverage Positions
The Philadelphia area’s newest casino is scheduled to open its doors this spring in Montgomery County and later this week it will be holding a three-day job fair for food and beverage positions.
Drilling Bill Poised For Vote Today In Pa. Legislature
The Pennsylvania House and Senate could vote as soon as today on a compromise bill to regulate and impose fees on the natural gas drilling industry in the state.
Nutter Says PHL Airport Expansion Project Is Good For Entire Region
Nutter extended an olive branch to US Airways, which last month openly questioned the need for a new runway at Philadelphia International Airport.
This Year, Viewers Find Football More Thrilling Than Commercials
Most years, the commercials end up taking center stage at the Super Bowl, but this year’s crop seems to be underwhelming.
Contractor Or Employee? The Difference On Your Taxes Could Cost You
Bala Cynwyd-based lawyer Christopher Ezold expects 2012 to be a year of scrutiny by the IRS and other agencies looking at revenues due for workers mis-classified as contractors.
Big Spike In New Jersey Residents Appealing Their Property Tax Assessments
If you own a home in New Jersey, you have or soon will receive that green postcard indicating the tax assessed value of the property.
Raven Lounge In Center City Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day, Every Day
With budget cuts and layoffs across the board, at times teachers in local districts may feel rather unappreciated. But there is one spot in Center City where teachers are appreciated every day.
After Cutting Local Refinery Jobs, Sunoco CEO Stepping Down
The CEO at Sunoco is stepping down at the end of the month after four years at the helm, overseeing changes that include a decision to get out of the oil refining business in favor becoming a retail operation.
Part 1: Philadelphia’s ’1%’
Who are the “one percent” in the Philadelphia region?
Part 2: Finding The Right Balance
Income disparity provides an incentive to work hard. But at what point does income inequality begin to work against economic growth?
Part 3: Killing The American Dream?
“You are beginning to see a lot of people in our society who have become disenfranchised,” says the director of corporate social responsibility for the Sisters of St. Francis, in Aston, Pa.
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