Hollywood actors, writers on strike directly impacts thriving Philly film market
Philadelphia is a thriving film market, but with actors and writers on strike in Hollywood, film production everywhere grinds to a halt.
Remote work could wipe out $800B from office building value by 2030
A survey estimates office attendance is about 30% lower than pre-pandemic level in "superstar" cities.
Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rates? Try 10- or 15-year terms | July 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Restaurants slap diners with charges for everything from water to staff healthcare, drawing scorn
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
On this day in history, July 13, 1937, Krispy Kreme is founded: 'Delicious scents of doughnuts'
The North Carolina-based chain is now found all around the world.
South Philly business corridor anxious for completed road construction, return to normal
A small business corridor in South Philadelphia survived the pandemic, but is now dealing with lingering road work challenging business sales.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
Looking to save? Today's best mortgage deal is 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
McDonald's will stop selling popular McCafé bakery items
McDonald's removing the baked treats comes less than three years after they first appeared on the menu.
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for borrowers making less than 125K
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Crocs sues rival Joybees over stolen trade secrets by former manager, intellectual property
In the new lawsuit, Crocs allege Joybees and their CEO of stealing trade secrets and unfair competition.
Wildwood businesses mourn lost weekend after power fully restored
After a long weekend with no power, Wildwood is now fully restored. But, for visitors as well as business owners, it all feels like too little, too late. A lost summer weekend can be detrimental.
Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 10-year terms remain at 6.12 percent | July 7, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 7, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Tesla autopilot probe: Company providing more info to US regulators
U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.
Mortgage rates inch to the highest level so far this year: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.81% for the week ending July 6, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Lyft releases statement on driver found shot to death in DC
Lyft is offering condolences to the family of one of its drivers who was found shot to death in Northeast on Monday.
Titan sub latest: OceanGate suspends all exploration, commercial operations
Five people were killed during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage in June.
Christmas Tree Shops to close all stores after filing for bankruptcy in May
The business, which sells a variety of discounted home goods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.