AXIOS
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Phila. Area’s Post-COVID Bounce Back: Best- and Worst-Case Possibilities for Economic Recovery
While it is not possible to know exactly what the future hold for post-pandemic economic recovery in the Phila. region, a new report provides a…
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Federal Funding to Juice Up Number of Local EV Charging Stations
Thanks to a recently launched $5 billion program by the Biden admiration to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging networks nationwide, the Philadelphia region will most…
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Uber Drivers Not Exuberant About Local Riders’ Behavior
Local Uber riders can be a handful, says a new report released by the ride-sharing company. It cites a national survey of Uber etiquette —…
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One Sign That the Pandemic Might Be Running Out of Gas: The Return of Traffic Snarls
Traffic congestion levels in Philadelphia are almost back to pre-pandemic levels, writes Joann Muller for Axios. In Philadelphia, congestion is down less than two percent…
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Biden Administration and Fed in a Rock-and-Hard-Place Dilemma on Inflation Actions
The Biden administration and the Federal Reserve are finding themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place regarding inflation, writes Neil Irwin for Axios.…
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Neither the Pandemic Nor Labor Shortages Could Mute Phila.’s 2021 Venture Capital Boom
Despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and labor shortages, Philadelphia experienced a venture capital boom in 2021, write Taylor Allen and Mike D’Onofrio…
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COVID-19 Effect on U.S. Online Shopping Habits: Bumps for Office Supplies, Casual Wear, and Liquor
The New Normal report, created by Axios in cooperation with Google Trends and the Schema Design firm, reveals how COVID-19 has changed America’s shopping habits.…
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Mooove Over Casinos: Pennsylvania Sports Betting Is Now a Statewide Cash Cow
Sports betting has soared in Pennsylvania over recent years, putting the Keystone State among the top three states nationwide for this type of gaming. It…
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Expecting More In-Person Work in the New Year, SEPTA Expands Regional Rail Service
Anticipating that more people may be returning to in-person work in the new year, SEPTA has altered its Regional Rail service to accommodate those returning…
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Warm Autumn Afternoons May Be Cozy and Comforting, But They’re Also Concerning
Warm autumn afternoons, requiring only a light jacket for a scenic walk to enjoy the golden foliage, are vastly appealing in the Philadelphia suburbs. But…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Will Inject Billions Into Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which passed the House on Friday with the support of most Democrats and 13 Republicans, will inject billions…
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Career Corner: How Local Tech Salaries Stack Up to the Rest of the Country
With so many industries and fields shaken up by the pandemic, a lot of people are reevaluating their careers right now. One of the more…
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Obesity in Pennsylvania: Nearly One-Third of Residents in 2020 Self-Reported Being Dangerously Overweight
Obesity in Pennsylvania rose again in 2020, now encompassing nearly a third of Commonwealth residents. Taylor Allen covered the trend, self-reported by residents, for AXIOS.…
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Analysis: Delco Bubble–County a Little Less Susceptible to Local Climate Disasters
While Pennsylvania is generally aligned with New Jersey and New York in a number of climate-related disasters over the past 20 years, its suburbs, including…




















