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African American Agribusiness-woman Starts Local Seed Farm, Cultivates Culturally Rooted Crops
Amirah Mitchell is a transplant. She’s taken her Phila. business to nearby Emmaus and set down roots, an appropriate development for an agribusiness. Taylor Allen,…
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Career Corner: As Commuting and Work Schedules Shift, More Night Owls are Getting the Worm
If you have never felt like a morning person, that might not be your fault. Research suggests it could be genetics that dictates what time…
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Politicians Scramble to Soften Impact of Pennsylvania’s Highest in the Nation Gas Taxes
According to recent data from the Federation of Tax Administrators, Pennsylvania is the state with the highest gas tax in the nation at 57.6 cents…
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A Suspension Pa. Students Won’t Fight: The Pause on Student Loan Payments
In perhaps a twist on the concept, students in Pa. are appreciative that they’ve gotten a suspension. In this case, it’s the Biden administration’s pause…
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Phila. Area’s Post-COVID Bounce Back: Best- and Worst-Case Possibilities for Economic Recovery
While it is not possible to know exactly what the future hold for post-pandemic economic recovery in the Phila. region, a new report provides a…
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Area Uber Drivers Not Exuberant About Local Riders’ Behavior
Local Uber riders can be a handful, says a new report released by the ride-sharing company. It cites a national survey of Uber etiquette —…
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Federal Funding to Juice Up Number of Local EV Charging Stations
Thanks to a recently launched $5 billion program by the Biden admiration to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging networks nationwide, the Philadelphia region will likely…
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One Sign That the Pandemic Might Be Running Out of Gas: The Return of Traffic Snarls
While overall commuter traffic in North America was 14 percent lower in 2021 compared with 2019, congestion levels in Philadelphia are almost back to pre-pandemic…
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Biden Administration and Fed in a Rock-and-Hard-Place Dilemma on Inflation Actions
The Biden administration and the Federal Reserve are finding themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place regarding inflation, writes Neil Irwin for Axios.…
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COVID-19 Effect on U.S. Online Shopping Habits: Bumps for Office Supplies, Casual Wear, and Liquor
The New Normal report, created by Axios in cooperation with Google Trends and the Schema Design firm, reveals how COVID-19 has changed America’s shopping habits.…
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Neither the Pandemic Nor Labor Shortages Could Mute Phila.’s 2021 Venture Capital Boom
Despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and labor shortages, Philadelphia experienced a venture capital boom in 2021, write Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio…
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Mooove Over Casinos: Pennsylvania Sports Betting Is Now a Statewide Cash Cow
Sports betting has soared in Pennsylvania over recent years, putting the Keystone State among the top three states nationwide for this type of gaming. It…
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Expecting More In-Person Work in the New Year, SEPTA Expands Regional Rail Service
Anticipating that more people may be returning to in-person work in the new year, SEPTA has altered its Regional Rail service to accommodate those returning…
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Warm Autumn Afternoons May Be Cozy and Comforting, But They’re Also Concerning
Warm autumn afternoons, requiring only a light jacket for a scenic walk to enjoy the golden foliage, are vastly appealing in the Philadelphia suburbs. But…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Inject Billions Into Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which recently passed the House with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans, will inject billions of…
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Career Corner: How Local Tech Salaries Stack Up to the Rest of the Country
With so many industries and fields shaken up by the pandemic, a lot of people are reevaluating their careers right now. One of the more…
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20-Year Weather Analysis: Bucks County Is More Susceptible to Climate Disasters
While Pennsylvania is generally aligned with New Jersey and New York in number of climate-related disasters over the past 20 years, its suburbs, including Bucks…
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Obesity in Pennsylvania: Nearly One-Third of Residents in 2020 Self-Reported Being Dangerously Overweight
Obesity in Pennsylvania rose again in 2020, now encompassing nearly a third of Commonwealth residents. Taylor Allen covered the trend, self-reported by residents, for AXIOS.…
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