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The potential demolition of this late 19th century mansion at 334 Chester Ave., in Moorestown, New Jersey galvanized community efforts to protect other endangered houses in the township.

Moorestown mansion designed by Reading Terminal architects is saved from demolition, but others could be lost

An outpouring of support from the community saved 334 Chester Avenue. But other vintage homes in the township could be lost, advocates said.

Consumers spent more on holiday gifts, meals, and decor than they did last season, according to two reports released this week. In this 2018 file photo, shoppers walk through the King of Prussia Mall the day after Christmas.

Holiday shoppers shelled out more on gifts, restaurants, and decor this year

A demonstrator holds up a sign while waiting for the arrival of Luigi Mangione for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in New York.

Poll: Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UnitedHealthcare’s CEO death

Linley Sanders, Tom Murphy and Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, Associated Press

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

Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post

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. DiStefano

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.

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.

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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