Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.

More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else

The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.

Mayor Parker calls for all city workers to return full-time, in person by Monday morning

Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration's latest request might impact work from home-hybrid schedules for many city workers this upcoming March. Here's what you need to know.

Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to raise PA minimum wage to $15, doubles down on city workers' in person return

From demanding all city workers return in person, full-time to calling for an increase to Pennsylvania's $7.25 minimum wage, Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed more of her goals for the city of Philadelphia during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Wednesday.

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.

U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday.

Data corrected: Car insurance rate jump in Philadelphia not as high as previously reported, Bankrate says

Car insurance rates in Philadelphia are not as high as they were previously reported after Bankrate released a statement Tuesday saying it uncovered an inaccuracy in the methodology used to determine auto insurance premiums for Philadelphia in 2023.

Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you

Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.

Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion

Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.

How attacks in the Red Sea are cramping global trade; what it means for retailers

The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.

Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women

A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.

Shelter for those with no home seeks volunteers in Bucks County

In the thick of winter, one Bucks County shelter has seen its number spike and is hoping for more volunteers to keep it running.

Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its newsroom

The Los Angeles Times is laying off more than 20% of its newsroom beginning this week in one the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's 143-year history.

Congress OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown through early March

Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.

New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax

For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.