Consumer

What do the new tariffs mean for you and your family?

Tariffs are now in effect against three of America's biggest trading partners. What does that mean for the economy, you and your family?

March 4, 2025 5:28pm EST

IRS Philly fires 400 workers as part of Trump's federal employee layoffs

As a part of Donald Trump's massive layoffs in government jobs, 400 Philadelphia IRS workers have been terminated.

February 21, 2025 5:53pm EST

400 Philly IRS employees terminated

In the middle of tax season, the Trump administration is terminating 400 Philadelphia IRS employees as part of a larger nationwide termination of IRS workers.

February 20, 2025 10:26pm EST

President Trump offers updates on deadly plane crash, tariffs

President Trump spoke on the deadly plane crash and tariffs.

January 31, 2025 5:01pm EST

Macy’s closure: Experts provide insight into new opportunities for Wanamaker building

As the stunning news that Macy’s will leave its Center City, Philadelphia location in March sinks in, amid the sorrow, some see a chance to revitalize the Market East neighborhood.

January 10, 2025 5:32pm EST

Center City Macy's to close in March

The iconic Philadelphia Macy's, located in the historic Wanamaker building, will be closing its doors for good sometime in March.

January 9, 2025 10:11pm EST

Macy's in Center City to close

The Macy's store in the Wanamaker building, in Center City, is now going to close. Philadelphia city officials declare it an opportunity to revitalize Market East.

January 9, 2025 5:59pm EST

Legal fight brews over Camden County home

A battle is brewing over an expensive home in South Jersey, with two strangers, both saying they have the right to be there.

January 7, 2025 10:42pm EST

Furious Delco residents pack budget meeting, sound off on significant tax increase

Sticker shock in Delco where residents are sounding off again Wednesday night over a proposed real estate tax increase and not just a small one, but a hike of 23.8 percent.

December 4, 2024 11:38pm EST

Delco community voice opposition to significant property tax increase

There’s a budget debate brewing in Delaware County as the council is planning to vote on a nearly $397 million county budget that comes with a significant property tax hike.

December 3, 2024 7:55pm EST

Small businesses celebrated Saturday

Small Business Saturday is a day to focus on shopping smaller, independently owned businesses, as opposed to big, chain stores.

November 30, 2024 10:50pm EST

Small Business Saturday kicks off early in Haddonfield

Small shops in Haddonfield saw a lot of business Black Friday and expect to see even more foot traffic on Small Business Saturday.

November 29, 2024 10:45pm EST

SEPTA’s financial turmoil spills over to possibly hit consumers

SEPTA’s budget shortfall is impacting customers with proposed fair increases along with a curtailing of services.

November 12, 2024 6:05pm EST

SEPTA’s financial turmoil spills over to possibly hit consumers

SEPTA’s budget shortfall is impacting customers with proposed fair increases along with a curtailing of services.

November 12, 2024 5:12pm EST

Turn the Key initiative puts Philly residents into their own homes

The Turn the Key initiative allows qualified buyers to be able to purchase their own, new homes.

September 6, 2024 6:35pm EDT

St Christopher’s 14th annual Back to School Carnival benefits hundreds

The 14th annual Back to School Carnival at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is bigger and better than ever and the event is a relief for parents as it benefits many families.

August 9, 2024 6:21pm EDT

New Jersey cancels back-to-school tax holiday after just 2 years

The state has officially gotten rid of their annual tax holiday program, which offered tax-free back-to-school shopping.

August 6, 2024 6:10pm EDT

New state law will require tow truck operators to snap photo of violation before towing vehicle

A new state law will require tow truck operators to take a photo of the violation before removing a vehicle, creating a new level of accountability.

July 9, 2024 8:34pm EDT

Affordable housing comes to Philly but do residents have little hope it will help

Affordable housing is hard to find, especially in the economy. But, a new plan was unveiled Wednesday by the Biden administration that will help lower costs and eliminate barriers across the nation.

June 26, 2024 5:59pm EDT