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Bruce Pascal houses his expansive Hot Wheels collection in a 4,000-square-foot warehouse in Maryland.

Hot Wheels sales are on fire, powered by adult collectors and nostalgia

The Mattel toy’s enduring popularity after 56 years stems from its cross-generational appeal and connection to car culture.

Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Postan hour ago

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandian hour ago

Hyperion Bank headquarters in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood. Charles Crawford, chairman and chief executive, also heads the Pennsylvania Association of Community Banks, a group of 70 banks across the state. No new banks have been started in the state since 2013.

Pa. hasn’t gotten any new banks in over a decade. Here’s why.

Joseph N. DiStefanoan hour ago

A patient is wheeled on a stretcher from the hospital to an ambulance after fire and flooding prompt evacuations at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Delaware County, Thursday night.

Fire at Crozer-Chester Medical Center prompts patient evacuations

Philadelphia Young Democrats host an election night watch party at the Ruba Club in Northern Liberties on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

National Politics

Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out.

David Bauder and Linley Sanders, Associated Press

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

The U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.

Mark Zandian hour ago

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

People walk on Wall Street in New York's Financial District on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

As 2024 closes, soak in the exceptional economy, economist Mark Zandi says

The U.S. economy's performance in 2024 was stronger than Zandi has seen in 35 years.

Mark Zandian hour ago

National Politics

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

A farmhand harvests avocados at an orchard in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi says

Mark Zandi, For The Inquirer

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