Economy

Josh Shapiro minimum wage

Lawmakers push for Pa. to raise minimum wage for first time since federally mandated hike in 2009

As gas prices soar, has the cost of bread, milk and beef gone up, too?

Gas egg beef prices

N.J. among states cracking down on use of personal data to set grocery prices

Grocery store

Philly could earn up to $4 back for every $1 spent on 2026 events, controller says

Summer 2026 tourism investment

What are N.J.'s most urgent policy priorities? Advocates outline 7 in new roadmap for state

NJ priorities

Poll: NJ governor candidates deadlocked with economy driving voter concerns

Immigrants have helped Philly region stave off population decline and spurred economic growth, report finds

Philadelphia Immigration Economy

The cost of cheesesteaks are soaring, with one Philly shop raising prices three times in the last year

Beef Prices Cheesesteaks

Trump deportations could cost 349,000 jobs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, report finds

Navy Yard gets $100 million investment to ramp up submarine manufacturing

Navy Yard Submarines

Deportations, tariffs and federal workforce cuts define Trump’s first 100 days of his second term

Financial instability stifles pursuit of upward mobility, Philly Fed survey says

Philly Fed Survey

Stressed by the stock market volatility? Here are tips for managing anxiety during economic uncertainty

Financial Stress Tips

401(k) creator gives investment advice as Trump's tariff turmoil sends stock markets spiraling

Stock Market 401k

Manufacturing already has made a comeback in most states, but Pennsylvania lags behind

Donald Trump picks Howard Lutnick, Haverford College's largest donor, as commerce secretary

Could 2024 be the year Pennsylvania raises its minimum wage?

Philly had the nation's highest grocery price inflation in 2023, report says

Grocery Store Prices

At town hall for 76ers arena proposal, team pressed for details about its $50 million plan to benefit the community

76ers Town Hall

Philly region chosen as one of Biden administration's hydrogen energy hubs

Biden Hydrogen Philadelphia

Attic Brewing Co. opened at the start of COVID; three years later, it is feeling the financial strain

Attic Brewing Co. Germantown

David's Bridal to lay off more than 9,000 employees in advance of looming sale

Davids Bridal Layoffs Pennsylvania

The Phillies' World Series run generated $78 million in economic impact

Cost of Ocean City daily, weekly beach tags could double as part of proposed price increase

Ocean City beach tags

Gas prices in New Jersey fall below $4 per gallon on average

Gas Prices NJ

Comcast stock drops as company fails to add new broadband customers for first time ever

Comcast Stock Drops

Philly's new nighttime economy director wants to make the city a tourist destination 24 hours a day

Nighttime Economy

Gas prices hit record highs in Philly region as Congress targets oil industry

Gas Prices Philly Region

Nearly two years into the pandemic, women still lag behind men in job-recovery statistics

Labor Force

Philly's economic recovery from pandemic lags behind national trend, Pew study says

Pew Philly Economy Report

University City's pedestrian foot traffic has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to annual report

University City

Grocery store food shortages in Philly region could be compounded by impending winter storm

supermarket Shortages Winter Weather

Philly's economic recovery remains slow but steady, Center City report says

Center City District jobs report

13 Philadelphia area companies make 2021 Fortune 500

Comcast Fortune 500

Philly among cities seeing greatest influx of tech jobs during COVID-19 pandemic, study says

philly tech jobs

Philly's middle-wage job growth has been 'essentially flat,' Pew study finds

Middle-Wage Philly Pew

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, 15% of Americans say they are worse off financially

Financial struggles COVID-19

Wolf proposes natural gas tax again – this time to fund Pennsylvania economic development post-COVID-19

Tom Wolf Pennsylvania

Three Philly companies make list of 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania

Urban Engineers Top

President Trump suggests 2nd coronavirus stimulus will be 'very generous'

Joe Biden slams President Trump for not ‘taking responsibility’ during COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Biden Delaware County

Economic questions linger as Philly begins gradual reopening process

Philly Economy COVID-19.jpg

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