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Two Inperium executives sued Impact Services over their ouster from the nonprofit’s board.

Two Inperium execs sue Impact Services over their ouster from the Kensington nonprofit’s board

The executives were voted off the board on the same day Impact decided to cancel its takeover by Inperium Inc.

Harold Brubaker

Sixers' co-owner Josh Harris at a game in 2022.

FBI interviewed Sixers owner Josh Harris in George Norcross racketeering probe

The container ship CMA CGM Marco Polo arrives at the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal in Philadelphia in March.

Philly’s port saw record container volume last year — but some warn it’s losing business to competitors

NBC Sports Philadelphia currently broadcasts Sixers, Flyers, and Phillies games as part of long-term agreements with the teams.

How the new Sixers-Comcast deal will impact NBC Sports Philadelphia

Daniel Baynes, a guard for Sovereign Security at a Philadelphia Housing Authority site in North Philadelphia, waits to see if this week's paycheck will clear.

Navy Yard and PHA guards can’t pay their bills due to late checks from security employer

Joseph N. DiStefano

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk, with his son X, at the U.S. Capitol building on Dec. 5 in Washington. Musk and Ramaswamy have proposed cutting government spending by 30%.

Can DOGE actually save federal money by cutting government jobs? Unlikely, economist Joel Naroff says

The government is not a factory. Standard efficiency models, which usually involve cutting workers and adding capital, may not be relevant.

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

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

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

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

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.

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