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Air Travel Increases But Still Off 70% from Last Year

Air Travel Increases But Still Off 70% from Last Year

An average of 661,811 people a day passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints in the first five days of July,...
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Huge Increase in Hiring Nationally After Record Layoffs

Huge Increase in Hiring Nationally After Record Layoffs

The job market took a big step toward healing in May, though plenty of damage remains, as a record level...
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Office Projects Are Changing in Response to COVID-19

Office Projects Are Changing in Response to COVID-19

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, workplace safety concerns and reduced demand for office space have resulted...
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Murphy: Travelers From Delaware Should Quarantine

Murphy: Travelers From Delaware Should Quarantine

As a key indicator of the contagion inches upward, New Jersey is now calling for travelers from three more states...
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Strong Jobs Report Amid More Closings

Strong Jobs Report Amid More Closings

U.S. unemployment fell to 11.1% in June as the economy added a solid 4.8 million jobs, the government reported Thursday....
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Masks Mandatory in all PA Public Places

Masks Mandatory in all PA Public Places

Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that masks are now mandatory whenever you leave your home in Pennsylvania. The expanded order takes effect...
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Senate Reaches Deal to Extend PPP

Senate Reaches Deal to Extend PPP

The Senate reached a surprise last-minute deal late Tuesday to extend the small-business Paycheck Protection Program through Aug. 8, passing...
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Murphy Says NO to Indoor Dining

Murphy Says NO to Indoor Dining

The resumption of indoor dining has been put on hold by Gov. Phil Murphy, he announced June 29 at his...
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Philadelphia Reconsidering Green-Light Reopening Plan

Philadelphia Reconsidering Green-Light Reopening Plan

Mayor Jim Kenney and Philadelphia health officials said Friday the city has not yet met its targets for moving to...
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South Jersey Malls Prepare to Reopen

South Jersey Malls Prepare to Reopen

South Jersey mall operator is preparing to throw open its doors — well, at least some of them. Malls in...
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Murphy – Casinos and Indoor Dining to Resume July 2nd

Murphy – Casinos and Indoor Dining to Resume July 2nd

After spending months closed during the global pandemic, casinos and indoor dining will finally be able to reopen on July...
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Essential Tips For Returning To The Office

Essential Tips For Returning To The Office

Let's look at the implications of returning to the office after COVID-19. As restrictions begin to ease, the focus of...
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Murphy Announces Plan to Reopen NJ Malls

Murphy Announces Plan to Reopen NJ Malls

New Jersey's Governor announced the indoor portions of shopping malls will be able to open on June 29 with strict...
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Kenney – Philly May Move Into Green Phase Reopening

Kenney – Philly May Move Into Green Phase Reopening

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Thursday that the city could move to the green phase on July 3 if Covid-19...
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SBA Unveils New PPP Forgiveness Application

SBA Unveils New PPP Forgiveness Application

The Trump administration on Wednesday released a new and simplified forgiveness application for small business owners who received a loan...
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SBA Clarifies PPP Rules for Self Employed Borrowers

SBA Clarifies PPP Rules for Self Employed Borrowers

If you’re a freelancer or other self-employed person wondering if you’ll get forgiveness for loans taken out under the Paycheck...
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U.S. May Retail Sales Surge +17.7%

U.S. May Retail Sales Surge +17.7%

Retail sales shattered already-lofty expectations for May as consumers freed from the coronavirus-induced lockdowns began shopping again. The 17.7% headline...
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Fed to Start Buying Individual Corporate Bonds

Fed to Start Buying Individual Corporate Bonds

The Federal Reserve is expanding its foray into corporate credit to now buy individual corporate bonds, on top of the...
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Wolf Announces 8 More Counties to Move Into Green Phase

Wolf Announces 8 More Counties to Move Into Green Phase

Governor Tom Wolf today announced that eight more counties will move to the green phase of reopening from the COVID-19...
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Murphy Announces More NJ Business Reopenings

Murphy Announces More NJ Business Reopenings

Gov. Phil Murphy, speaking during a Friday news conference, announced more New Jersey reopenings as the coronavirus outbreak's impact continues...
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Fed Predicts Low Interest Rates and GDP Bump

Fed Predicts Low Interest Rates and GDP Bump

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates near zero and indicated that’s where they’ll stay as the economy recovers from the...
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Murphy Lifts NJ Stay-At-Home Order

Murphy Lifts NJ Stay-At-Home Order

New Jersey is lifting the stay-at-home order put in place nearly three months ago to slow the spread of the...
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Fed Expands Loan Sizes for Main Street Program

Fed Expands Loan Sizes for Main Street Program

As the Federal Reserve prepares to start up its Main Street lending program, it has changed the terms to allow...
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Wolf Announces $225M Grant Program for Small Businesses

Wolf Announces $225M Grant Program for Small Businesses

Governor Tom Wolf today announced a $225 million statewide grant program to support small businesses that were impacted by the...
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