Pennsylvania Tax Collections Come In Lower Than Expected
"It is an indication that people aren't spending money. The economy, again, is in a fragile state. The indicators do not indicate any level of strong growth."
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"It is an indication that people aren't spending money. The economy, again, is in a fragile state. The indicators do not indicate any level of strong growth."
A job fair in King of Prussia yesterday drew a light turn-out, in stark contrast to job fairs held four years ago at the height of the recession.
Philadelphia Gas Works is increasing the rate it charges its customers for the next three months, because of natural gas market conditions.
"Last year, we set the record up here -- it was 125 degrees," recalls Kimmel Center vice president of operations David Thiele.
The towns are motivated by the two-percent cap on property tax increases imposed two years ago by the State of New Jersey.
One national media watcher says the impact of the two-day concert was actually not very big for Philadelphia's image -- though that could change later.
Boardwalk merchants say Jersey Shore visitors are spending a little more over last year, but not much more.
Organizers are expecting 50,000 people to fill the Ben Franklin Parkway each day Saturday and Sunday.
The true economic impact of the Made In America concert won't be known for a few weeks, but the concert is already proving profitable for hotels in the city.
Jersey shore shop owners think this holiday weekend will be a good one for business.
"On Labor Day, the most important thing for labor is to protect themselves," said Steve Sweeney, president of the New Jersey state senate.
Camden's controversial business curfew law -- on the books for more than a year -- will start being enforced in mid-September.
Four people were arrested in front of the governor's residence as a group of several hundred demonstrators protested the end of cash assistance for the poor in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's capital city will soon join the ranks of other cities that no longer have a daily newspaper.
The Nutter administration has taken the first step toward selling the parking garage under JFK Plaza, a block from City Hall.
