Economy

Heart Recession

Heart disease more prevalent in counties hit hardest by 2008 economic recession

Philadelphia Federal Credit Union security breach affects about 400 customers

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It takes years to fully recover from big storms like Sandy

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Philly refinery explosion set to drive up holiday gas prices in Northeast U.S.

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Philadelphia City Council approves bill banning cashless stores

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Steve Bannon to visit Philly this month for World Affairs Council talk

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Unemployment in U.S. drops to lowest rate since 1969

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Glassdoor report says Philly leads U.S. in wage growth

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Philadelphia tourism sets record for number of visitors in 2017

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Delaware casinos to launch professional sports betting Tuesday afternoon

Borgata will start taking sports bets immediately once New Jersey law allows it

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Report: 1 in 4 Americans can't cover a $400 unexpected expense

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Pew's annual 'State of the City' report finds economic growth, deeper poverty in Philadelphia

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What's the deal with South Jersey's BOOST! beverage?

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With approval of bill, New Jersey could offer Amazon $3 billion in tax breaks

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More Philly families struggling to afford food despite hunger lessening nationwide

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Pennsylvania establishes new statewide apprenticeship program

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Why your Christmas tree will probably be more expensive this year

One Philly 'burb gives shoppers a chance to double their spending power

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Thanksgiving will see record travelers this year – here's when to avoid the roads in Philly

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Then and Now: A look back at the changing face of the Philadelphia Navy Yard

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Yet another Philly-adjacent area is making its own play for the new Amazon HQ

Target to raise minimum wage to $11, promises $15 by 2020

Philly's push for new Amazon headquarters now includes staffer's visit to retailer's Seattle campus

As the U.S. faces a mass chicken wing shortage, what’s the future hold for Wing Bowl and pub deals?

Apparently you don’t even need to have flown a plane to become a JetBlue pilot now

Trump's transportation secretary to join Joe Biden for jobs discussion at University of Delaware

Economist makes case for putting Amazon headquarters in Philly

How does Philadelphia really stack up against Amazon's wish list for a second headquarters?

NFL draft's $95 million economic impact exceeded expectations in Philly

Compared to older generations, salary outlook dismal for young people entering the workforce

In struggling market, cruise lines cater to millennials with authentic cuisine, craft beer, free Wi-Fi

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Report: Philly's inflation is among lowest in urban America

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Report: It's baby boomers, not avocado toast, keeping millennials from homeownership

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Report: Philly home sellers are making a profit, but where can they move?

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It's Amazon Prime Day 2017: Here are some great deals you can score

Study: Wage growth in Philly isn't keeping up with other U.S. metro areas

Philadelphia ranks as one of nation's 'most undervalued cities,' website finds

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Consumer Spending

Report: Pennsylvania's the priciest place to buy a case of lackluster beer

Lyft gets fancy with new ‘lux’ ride options in Philly

Realtor.com: No. 1 most affordable beach town in U.S. is at the Jersey Shore

Twitter is exploding with hopes and fears concerning Amazon's Whole Foods purchase

South Philly businesses say they were targeted with counterfeit bills during weekend

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