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Business

George E. Norcross III, chairman of Cooper University Health Care, is seated between N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy (left) and former Gov. Chris Christie (right) during groundbreaking ceremonies at Cooper University Hospital in Camden for a $3 billion expansion project.

New Jersey Politics

‘Master tactician’ George Norcross promotes image as a civic leader as prosecutors call him a crime boss

The 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.

Andrew Seidman2 hours ago

Health

IBX CEO Greg Deavens will retire in December

Harold Brubaker

Health

Cooper University Health Care celebrated the start of construction on a $650 million patient tower

Harold Brubaker

Scott Mason and his wife, in a photo the Masons provided to illlustrate an article about his endowment of a college coaching position. He pleaded guilty to federal charges he defrauded his customers on Jan. 28, 2025.

Business

Main Line investment manager pleads guilty to taking $17 million from clients, including his aunt

Joseph N. DiStefano

Eggs for sale at a grocery store in Windham, Maine, on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Business

Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon.

Josh Funk, Mark Vancleave and Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Economy

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%.

Economy

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

Economy

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

Mark Zandi

National Politics

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

Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Economy

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

Joel L. Naroff, For The Inquirer

Transportation

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

Henry Savage

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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