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September 21, 2021 | 5:24 PM

US sues to stop deal between American Airlines and JetBlue

The airlines argue that the Justice Department has no evidence that their agreement is leading to higher fares.

By David Koenig/The Associated Press
September 13, 2021 | 10:16 AM

Pennsylvania business groups reserve judgment on Biden vaccine mandate

The president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Gene Barr, said in a statement Friday that his organization “will be examining the full scope of these orders.”

By An-Li Herring/WESA
August 4, 2021 | 8:25 AM

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April 29, 2021 | 7:23 AM

After a “horrible year” for Black and Latino businesses, Toward Racial Justice panelists reflect on reasons for hope and lessons learned

By Alanna Elder
January 5, 2021 | 5:25 AM

As restrictions lift, reopened Pa. businesses cast a wary eye towards the future

“A lot of restaurant operators are saying, ‘Lemme just get to April.’ It’s going to be warmer outside, windows open, people wanting to go out. So there is some hope.”

By Laura Benshoff/WHYY
December 28, 2020 | 10:20 AM

From Band-Aid to lifeline: Pa. business owners’ fund helps 1,000 entrepreneurs cut off from government aid

Over the past six months, the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund raised more than $3.1 million, and funded a diverse assortment of businesses in every Pennsylvania county.

By Miles Bryan/Keystone Crossroads
Updated: December 23, 2020 | 1:56 pm

Wolf seeks $145M fund shift to help businesses with pandemic

The Democratic governor’s proposal requires a vote from the Republican-majority Legislature to appropriate the money, and there has been no deal to accomplish that.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press and Marc Levy/The Associated Press
November 30, 2020 | 5:11 PM

Wolf vetoes GOP-backed bill on limiting COVID-19 liability

Pennsylvania’s governor rejected a bill that would have made it harder to sue schools, health care providers and other businesses for coronavirus-related claims.

By The Associated Press
November 16, 2020 | 5:43 AM

As partial shutdown looms in Philadelphia, one Latin-American business owner is prepared to weather the storm

Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to announce a partial coronavirus shutdown that puts a pause on gym, movie theater and indoor dining operations.

By Layla A. Jones/WHYY
September 2, 2020 | 4:46 PM

At least 10 Black-owned businesses in Philly receive threatening, racist emails

So far, all the emails have been sent to Black women business owners.

By Zoë Read/WHYY
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