CrimeMontco contractor who ‘created misery and financial ruin’ after failing to complete work is sentenced to prison Jared Wyllie, 48, pleaded guilty last year to receiving stolen property, court records show, and a Montgomery County judge sentenced him to three to six years in prison.
CrimeMontco contractor who ‘created misery and financial ruin’ after failing to complete work is sentenced to prison Jared Wyllie, 48, pleaded guilty last year to receiving stolen property, court records show, and a Montgomery County judge sentenced him to three to six years in prison.
BusinessA South Philly produce distributor is girding for pain from Trump’s tariffs on MexicoDistributor John Vena says that if tariffs on produce from Mexico take effect, consumers will see higher prices at the grocery store. "I’m kind of powerless,” he said of the new trade war.
BusinessA South Philly produce distributor is girding for pain from Trump’s tariffs on MexicoDistributor John Vena says that if tariffs on produce from Mexico take effect, consumers will see higher prices at the grocery store. "I’m kind of powerless,” he said of the new trade war.
New Jersey NewsJudge dismisses N.J. racketeering charges against George Norcross and five codefendantsNew Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said his office would appeal the decision.
New Jersey NewsJudge dismisses N.J. racketeering charges against George Norcross and five codefendantsNew Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said his office would appeal the decision.
BusinessIn 2020, local corporations vowed to tackle ‘systemic racism in America.’ Now they are navigating a Trump-led backlash to DEI.Comcast, Cencora, and American Airlines are trying to navigate a political backlash to diversity initiatives after the president promised to push back against "wokeness."
BusinessIn 2020, local corporations vowed to tackle ‘systemic racism in America.’ Now they are navigating a Trump-led backlash to DEI.Comcast, Cencora, and American Airlines are trying to navigate a political backlash to diversity initiatives after the president promised to push back against "wokeness."
BusinessHoltec VP was fired after CEO told him ‘nothing short of an act of God would force me to fire you,’ lawsuit saysThe lawsuit offers a window into Holtec’s C-suite as the company braced for possible indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in January 2024.
BusinessHoltec VP was fired after CEO told him ‘nothing short of an act of God would force me to fire you,’ lawsuit saysThe lawsuit offers a window into Holtec’s C-suite as the company braced for possible indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office in January 2024.
BusinessRegulator ends probe into competition at Port of PhiladelphiaThe Federal Maritime Commission had been reviewing allegations that Holt Logistics Corp. had abused its market power. Holt said it was "gratified" by the agency's decision to close the investigation.
BusinessRegulator ends probe into competition at Port of PhiladelphiaThe Federal Maritime Commission had been reviewing allegations that Holt Logistics Corp. had abused its market power. Holt said it was "gratified" by the agency's decision to close the investigation.
BusinessFormer Tierney CEO Mary Stengel Austen joins The Inquirer’s boardAusten served as president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Tierney — one of the largest marketing firms in the region — for more than 20 years until she stepped down last year.
BusinessFormer Tierney CEO Mary Stengel Austen joins The Inquirer’s boardAusten served as president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Tierney — one of the largest marketing firms in the region — for more than 20 years until she stepped down last year.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro says Chuck Schumer should have used ‘leverage’ in government shutdown fightIn an interview with Bill Maher, Shapiro, a Democrat who’s widely seen as a likely candidate for president in 2028, also weighed in on cuts at the Department of Education and Trump's tariffs.
Pennsylvania PoliticsJosh Shapiro says Chuck Schumer should have used ‘leverage’ in government shutdown fightIn an interview with Bill Maher, Shapiro, a Democrat who’s widely seen as a likely candidate for president in 2028, also weighed in on cuts at the Department of Education and Trump's tariffs.
BusinessWhy Trump’s tariffs could have ‘bigger impacts’ this time around“My biggest concern here is how and when does this end?” David Greek, managing partner of Greek Real Estate Partners, said of U.S tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
BusinessWhy Trump’s tariffs could have ‘bigger impacts’ this time around“My biggest concern here is how and when does this end?” David Greek, managing partner of Greek Real Estate Partners, said of U.S tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
EnergyTrump’s funding freeze ‘suspended’ millions for electric cranes at Philly’s port. Now the money is available again.The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority said it plans to use the grant to purchase electric cranes and other zero-emission equipment.
EnergyTrump’s funding freeze ‘suspended’ millions for electric cranes at Philly’s port. Now the money is available again.The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority said it plans to use the grant to purchase electric cranes and other zero-emission equipment.
ComcastComcast’s DEI policies face federal scrutiny as FCC opens investigationNoting an executive order by President Trump, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts that the agency is probing both Comcast and NBCUniversal.
ComcastComcast’s DEI policies face federal scrutiny as FCC opens investigationNoting an executive order by President Trump, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said in a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts that the agency is probing both Comcast and NBCUniversal.
New Jersey Politics‘Master tactician’ George Norcross promotes image as a civic leader as prosecutors call him a crime bossThe power broker's appearance this week alongside Gov. Phil Murphy and four former governors at a Cooper Health event reflects an effort by Norcross to bolster his public image as a civic leader.
New Jersey Politics‘Master tactician’ George Norcross promotes image as a civic leader as prosecutors call him a crime bossThe power broker's appearance this week alongside Gov. Phil Murphy and four former governors at a Cooper Health event reflects an effort by Norcross to bolster his public image as a civic leader.
NewsFBI interviewed Sixers owner Josh Harris in George Norcross racketeering probeHarris, a billionaire private equity executive and founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, met with investigators on May 6, records show. He hasn’t been accused of wrongdoing.
NewsFBI interviewed Sixers owner Josh Harris in George Norcross racketeering probeHarris, a billionaire private equity executive and founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, met with investigators on May 6, records show. He hasn’t been accused of wrongdoing.
NewsPhilly readies for the first substantial snow of the season, with up to 4 inches expected on MondayPhiladelphia School District has canceled all Monday classes and the city said all government offices will be closed. Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in seven South Jersey counties.
NewsPhilly readies for the first substantial snow of the season, with up to 4 inches expected on MondayPhiladelphia School District has canceled all Monday classes and the city said all government offices will be closed. Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in seven South Jersey counties.
BusinessMotorcycles, coffee, chocolate: The Pa. products caught in Trump’s trade war with CanadaAmid an escalating global trade war, President Donald Trump this past week slapped new tariffs on steel and aluminum products, prompting retaliatory levies from Canada.
BusinessMotorcycles, coffee, chocolate: The Pa. products caught in Trump’s trade war with CanadaAmid an escalating global trade war, President Donald Trump this past week slapped new tariffs on steel and aluminum products, prompting retaliatory levies from Canada.
New Jersey NewsGeorge Norcross racketeering case isn’t over yet, N.J. attorney general says AG Matthew Platkin is appealing a judge’s decision dismissing racketeering charges against the power broker. “I believe the judge was wrong,” Platkin said.
New Jersey NewsGeorge Norcross racketeering case isn’t over yet, N.J. attorney general says AG Matthew Platkin is appealing a judge’s decision dismissing racketeering charges against the power broker. “I believe the judge was wrong,” Platkin said.
Philadelphia NewsExecutive admits conspiracy to bribe Amtrak manager in 30th St. Station project with luxury watches, vacations, and a German shepherd Donald Seefeldt, a former executive at Illinois firm Mark 1 Restoration, admitted in federal court that he and others conspired to give an Amtrak manager $323,686 worth of bribes.
Philadelphia NewsExecutive admits conspiracy to bribe Amtrak manager in 30th St. Station project with luxury watches, vacations, and a German shepherd Donald Seefeldt, a former executive at Illinois firm Mark 1 Restoration, admitted in federal court that he and others conspired to give an Amtrak manager $323,686 worth of bribes.
BusinessA private company has paid $1 rent for decades for this public property. A new appraisal sets market rate at $330,000. Holt Logistics has paid $1 a year for the land under the Walt Whitman Bridge. That deal has come under scrutiny by the N.J. comptroller, and the Delaware River Port Authority wants a new one.
BusinessA private company has paid $1 rent for decades for this public property. A new appraisal sets market rate at $330,000. Holt Logistics has paid $1 a year for the land under the Walt Whitman Bridge. That deal has come under scrutiny by the N.J. comptroller, and the Delaware River Port Authority wants a new one.
New Jersey NewsJudge questions N.J. prosecutors about George Norcross racketeering case as defense calls for charges to be tossedA hearing was held Wednesday to consider dismissing the racketeering and extortion charges against the South Jersey Democratic power broker.
New Jersey NewsJudge questions N.J. prosecutors about George Norcross racketeering case as defense calls for charges to be tossedA hearing was held Wednesday to consider dismissing the racketeering and extortion charges against the South Jersey Democratic power broker.
BusinessPhilly’s port saw record container volume last year — but some warn it’s losing business to competitorsEven as stakeholders celebrated that milestone, members of the board that governs Philadelphia's port authority cautioned that competitor ports in Wilmington, Del., and Baltimore aren’t letting up.
BusinessPhilly’s port saw record container volume last year — but some warn it’s losing business to competitorsEven as stakeholders celebrated that milestone, members of the board that governs Philadelphia's port authority cautioned that competitor ports in Wilmington, Del., and Baltimore aren’t letting up.