These LinkedIn tweaks could get you noticed faster after a layoff
If you’re one of the more than 1 million people who were laid off this past year, you’ve probably been busy tackling your checklist to land your next job. You…
What a 76-cent average tip reveals about gig work in America
New York’s government disclosed an eye-popping number this week: The average customer tip on the food delivery apps DoorDash and Uber Eats is 76 cents in the city, compared to…
Chester County draws in business, but people struggle to afford to live there
Standing in front of Chester County business and corporate leaders, financial expert Patti Brennan asked them to rank how they were feeling about the economy. “If you’re feeling a little…
The MTA must build jobs for Americans
The MTA will soon invest nearly $11 billion for new railcars for both the NYC subway and the suburban commuter rail lines. This long-needed investment — part of the $68…
Hahnemann redevelopment may be another victim of councilmanic prerogative | Editorial
Since his 2023 election, 5th District Councilmember Jeffery “Jay” Young has earned a reputation as City Council’s quarrelsome contrarian. His penchant for swooping in and obstructing projects at the last…
Trump administration slashes funding for substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide
NEW YORK — The Trump administration has made abrupt and sweeping cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs across the country in a move that advocates said will jeopardize…
Some Philly-area firms say AI is replacing workers or changing their jobs
AI has already replaced some workers at Philly-area firms, a new report says. But the bulk of the AI-related job loss is yet to come, the Federal Reserve Bank of…
Mamdani directs NYC agencies to find ways to cut small business fines
Mayor Mamdani is directing his city agencies to work toward cutting down fees and fines for small businesses. Small businesses in New York are required to fork up cash for,…
A ‘vital’ Norristown day shelter is racing to find its own new home
A lifeline for Montgomery County’s low-income and homeless residents is running out of time. The Norristown Hospitality Center, a nonprofit day shelter offering free meals, showers, laundry, legal aid, and…
Camden’s planned 25-story Beacon Building could get a boost from new N.J. tax credit bill
New Jersey lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would make it easier for development projects in Camden to qualify for hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits. That…