Janet Yellen, Biden's Treasury secretary pick, pushes for quick passage of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan
Janet Yellen, President-elect Joe Biden's choice as Treasury secretary, said Tuesday that the incoming administration would focus on winning quick passage of its $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan, rejecting Republican arguments that the measure is too big given the size of U.S. budget deficits.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Borough of Collingswood launches free delivery service supporting small businesses
Shopping small and getting deliveries just got easier in Collingswood. The borough is launching a free delivery service called "Collingswood Prime" hoping that you shop online from local stores, instead of Amazon and other big-box retailers.
Reopened Pennsylvania restaurant and bar owners concerned over Dry January
There might be a pandemic, but that isn’t stopping people from going dry for January, or is it? Business owners are concerned folks aren’t going to be buying alcohol.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
Pa. small businesses may soon receive financial help, Gov Wolf announces
Pa. Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday he’s initiating a transfer of $145 million from the Workers Compensation Fund at the Pa. Insurance Department to the General Fund to aid small businesses.
Reading Terminal Market still has the magic despite pandemic distruptions
The Reading Terminal Market has been a staple in Philadelphia for more than 100 years. While times are tough, the iconic market is still a go-to for many people during the pandemic.
Hoping to stay afloat, local restaurants want to cook the holiday meal
Local restaurants looking to survive, want to cook that holiday meal and they have deals to sweeten the option.
Quakertown restaurant defies PA indoor dining ban in order to stay afloat
In Pennsylvania, some restaurant owners say they have no choice but to keep indoor dining, despite Governor Tom Wolf’s ban against it. A number of restaurants are defying the latest order.
COVID-19 relief: New round of stimulus checks remains up in the air as time ticks down
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is unveiling a proposal for COVID-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The
Small businesses in Chestnut Hill seek ways to bring customers in
Small businesses, like shops in Chestnut Hill, are struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus.
East Kensington cafe and community space needs funds to purchase building or could lose business
There is a new initiative in Philadelphia this holiday season to support Black-owned businesses every Friday. It's called "Shop Black Business Friday," and one business in East Kensington could really use the community's help.
Biden: Coronavirus relief package during lame-duck period likely 'just a start'
President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.
'Keep the Cheer Here': Social media campaign encourages people to buy local
The "Keep the Cheer Here" initiative hopes to get more people to shop in Delaware County this holiday season.
Despite surging COVID cases, Delco and Chester County will not impose new restrictions, yet
New measures are being put in place in Pennsylvania and Delaware to slow the spread of coronavirus, but not all towns and counties are following Philadelphia’s lead.
Popular Boot & Saddle closing, citing coronavirus financial hardship
Boot & Saddle, popular South Philadelphia live music venue, closing due to coronavirus financial hardship.
New Jersey to implement new indoor dining, sports restrictions due to COVID-19 case surge
The governor says he is not looking at a widespread lockdown but restaurants and bars might have shorter hours due to a surge in new coronavirus cases in the state.