Philadelphia Reports Budget Surplus, Albeit Miniscule, For Fiscal Year 2011
The City of Philadelphia's finances are so bleak these days that when a very slight budget surplus appears, officials call a news conference to crow about it.
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The City of Philadelphia's finances are so bleak these days that when a very slight budget surplus appears, officials call a news conference to crow about it.
With the threat of a rare October snow, KYW's Tim Jimenez went to a Montgomery County supermarket to see if shoppers were stocking up on food.
She says there are also three local banks willing to provide attractive loan terms to people willing to commit to properties in Camden.
More than 40,000 votes were cast, with Philadelphia dominating in one major category.
Economists at Rutgers University are suggesting that New Jersey's recovery from the recession might take a little longer than many had earlier predicted.
Some major retailers have re-introduced the concept of "layaway" for your upcoming holiday purchases. Is it a good idea for shoppers?
Question one on the ballot paves the way for alcohol sales in the dry town, and question two would restrict those sales to the Moorestown Mall.
With Philadelphia's jobless rate in double digits, a City Council committee has okayed significant changes to the city's business tax structure -- and Mayor Nutter is on board as well.
In a tight job market, a Delaware County manufacturing company says it has jobs to fill, but it's running up against a problem: trouble finding skilled workers.
City Council today tries yet again to tackle the thorny issue of Philadelphia's business taxes, with a hearing on two proposals aimed at helping out firms based in the city and bringing new ones in.
The second phase of expansion is underway at Parx in Bensalem and casino officials say it will mean more gaming space for gamblers, who continue to pack the facility.
The IRS is offering a break for business owners who incorrectly classify workers as freelancers.
The first real steps toward making a light rail line between Camden and Glassboro are about to be approved, although it'll be years before you'll be able to jump on board.
The cost of food is way up this year and if the trend continues we could see the biggest annual increase in three decades.
Less than a month before the annual Hatboro holiday parade, organizers are hoping local businesses and the community step up to help fund the extravaganza or they may have to cut back.
