Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues

With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.

• Oct 23, 2020

J.C. Penney Looking To Emerge From Bankruptcy Before Holidays

J.C. Penney believes it will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings before Christmas, under a proposed ownership agreement that would save tens of thousands of jobs.

• Oct 22, 2020

Gov. Tom Wolf Waiving Liquor License Fees To Help Restaurants, Bars Deal With Economic Impacts Of Coronavirus

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced in Pittsburgh today that he is working to get liquor license fees waived, a plan he says will help restaurants and bars across the state hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.

• Oct 22, 2020

Crazy Mocha Coffee Co. Files For Bankruptcy, Citing Pandemic Shutdown

The owner of Pittsburgh's Crazy Mocha Coffee Co. chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

• Oct 21, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?

House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.

• Oct 21, 2020

Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh Affiliate Office Permanently Closing

Susan G. Komen affiliate offices in Pittsburgh and Scranton are permanently closing.

• Oct 20, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Is Time Running Out On A Possible Second Stimulus Check?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.

• Oct 20, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: As Unemployment Claims Climb, Have Both Sides Found Common Ground?

A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?

• Oct 17, 2020

Market Strategist Warns 'Pain Felt On Main Street Quite Distinct From What's Reflected In Stock Market'

In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?

• Oct 16, 2020

Barnes & Noble Says Massive Cyberattack Exposed Customers' Personal Information

A day after Barnes & Noble solved its Nook outage, the bookstore revealed a far more serious problem: A massive cybersecurity attack.

• Oct 15, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: What Happens To The Economy Without A Second Stimulus?

Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.

• Oct 15, 2020

Shoppers Worldwide Getting Ready For Amazon Prime Day

Despite a supply chain issue earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is prepared for Prime Day 2020.

• Oct 12, 2020

Stimulus Check Update: How Will Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Affect Talks?

Any possible stimulus package must pass through the Senate, which is now focused on installing Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court.

• Oct 12, 2020

Stimulus Check Status: Negotiations Back On As President Trump Eager For Another Round Of Stimulus

With stimulus negotiations resuming, a second round of stimulus checks is once again a possibility, though timing remains unclear.

• Oct 9, 2020

Stimulus Check Negotiations: Are $1,200 Payments Back On The Table?

While President Trump derailed stimulus package discussions earlier this week, the possibility of a stimulus check remains alive.

• Oct 8, 2020

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